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CCE Students learn importance of racial and religious harmony in schools

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October 22, 2025

We agree with Professor Leslie Chew that it is important to nurture students' understanding of and appreciation for social cohesion in Singapore (“Recent incidents at mosques a reminder of how precious racial and religious harmony is”, Oct 14).

- Kenneth Lee

Singapore's diversity is our unique strength. We must continue to deepen mutual understanding and actively safeguard our social cohesion. This is why our schools teach and emphasise the importance of values like respect, and racial and religious harmony.

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