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S'porean religious groups stand in solidarity with Al-Istiqamah Mosque after pork parcel incident
Many decried the incident, with one calling the acts "evil".
September 28, 2025, 07:27 PM
Several Singaporean religious leaders and organisations have expressed solidarity with Singapore’s Muslim community after a parcel containing pork was sent to Al-Istiqamah Mosque in Serangoon.
It was later revealed that it was one of several similar parcels sent to mosques around Singapore.
Singapore Buddhist Federation
The Singapore Buddhist Federation called the incidents an “evil act of disrespect” that must be severely denounced.
Saying that in the SG60 year, the turbulence of Singapore’s pre-independence years was “still fresh in our minds”, but still there are “lawbreakers" trying to use race and religion to "stir up hatred”.
Also urging calm and not to believe or spread rumours, the federation said that the incident would strengthen “our conviction in upholding our racial and religious harmony”.
Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Singapore, Cardinal William Goh, shared a picture of himself praying with Mufti of Singapore, Nazirudin Mohd Nasir.
He condemned the acts as provocative and disrespectful, aimed at wounding the sensitivities of “our Muslim brothers and sisters” and disturbing the peace among people in Singapore.
He also said the acts sought to “create division and foster ill-will between our communities”.
Goh assured Nazirudin of the Catholic Church of Singapore’s continued support and friendship, and reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening trust and harmony between communities.
Jewish Welfare Board
The Jewish Welfare Board Singapore said that Singapore's Jewish Community was deeply concerned and sent its warmest support to the Singapore Muslim community.
Every place of worship, it said, is a "source of light for its community, and we are hopeful that this light will not be diminished".
It called on Singaporeans to come together and reaffirm shared values of kindness and mutual respect, and that such moments tested Singapore's social fabric, but also revealed its strength.
Methodist Church in Singapore
Bishop Philip Lim of the Methodist Church in Singapore expressed his community’s “deep concern and sorrow”.
Such acts, he said, threatened the fabric of Singapore’s society and undermined the values of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence that Singapore has “long upheld”.
Singapore’s Christians were called “to love our neighbours and live in peace with all”, and each individual had a role to play in “fostering understanding and goodwill” between those of different faiths.
Lim said that Singapore stands as a “global example” of religious harmony, and that such harmony should not be taken for granted.
Sikh Advisory Board
The Sikh Advisory Board similarly condemned the recent incidents, calling places of worship sacred spaces and saying “we cannot tolerate any acts that threaten their sanctity or the general peace and harmony in Singapore”.
Image via the Sikh Advisory Board
It likewise said that it stood in solidarity with Singapore’s Muslim community, and urged calm, as well as dissuading others from speculating while investigations were ongoing.
Tibetan Buddhist Centre
The Tibetan Buddhist Centre expressed its deep concern and said that “acts that sow fear and division have no place in our society”.
It highlighted its principles of “peace, compassion, and interfaith understanding”, and “in respecting all faiths, nurturing compassion to overcome self-centredness and distrust, and fostering harmony through the shared values of kindness and humanity.”
"By standing together with open hearts, we can overcome fear and distrusts, and nurture true peace in our communities."
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