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17 September 2022
16 September 2022
15 September 2022
- 戴VR眼镜参观宗教场所, Lianhe Zaobao
- 戴VR眼镜参观宗教场所, Lianhe Zaobao Online
14 September 2022
11 September 2022
- Resipi bentuk masyarakat bersepadu, dinamik dan maju jaya, Berita Minggu
- Resipi bentuk masyarakat bersepadu, dinamik dan maju jaya, Berita Harian Online
9 September 2022
- Call to continue growing community of young leaders for social cohesion, The Straits Times
- Building a cohesive society requires deliberate, consistent effort: DPM Lawrence Wong, The Straits Times
- S’pore continually looking into multi-faceted issue of disadvantages facing those less well off, The Straits Times
- Youth leadership crucial for social cohesion: Edwin Tong, The Straits Times Online
- 黄循财：多元化社会必有立场差异 应避免观点分歧撕裂社会, Lianhe Zaobao
- 黄循财：多元化社会必有立场差异 应避免观点分歧撕裂社会, Lianhe Zaobao Online
- 黄循财：警惕可能撕裂社会的断层线, Lianhe Zaobao
- 黄循财：警惕可能撕裂社会的断层线, Lianhe Zaobao Online
- 黄循财：国人须意识到国家建设不单是政府责任, Lianhe Zaobao
- 黄循财：国人须意识到 国家建设不单是政府责任, Lianhe Zaobao Online
- 唐振辉：多元文化可促进共同利益 加强国家韧力, Lianhe Zaobao
- 唐振辉：多元文化可促进共同利益 加强国家韧力, Lianhe Zaobao Online
- 黄循财：通过谈判和妥协解决分歧, Shin Min Daily News
- Edwin Tong: S’pura giat perkukuh keharmonian agama, satukan masyarakat, Berita Harian
- Edwin Tong: S’pura giat perkukuh keharmonian agama, satukan masyarakat, Berita Harian Online
- Perpaduan sosial hasil usaha berterusan semua pihak: Lawrence, Berita Harian
- Perpaduan sosial hasil usaha berterusan semua pihak: Lawrence, Berita Harian Online
- சமூக ஒற்றுமைக்கு இளம் தலைவர்கள் முக்கியம், Tamil Murasu
- ஒன்றிணைந்த சமூகம் உருவாக விடாமுயற்சி அவசியம்: வோங், Tamil Murasu
- சமூக ஒற்றுமைக்கு இளம் தலைவர்கள் முக்கியம், Tamil Murasu Online
- Enhancing Social Cohesion: Regional studies should be conducted more regularly: Edwin Tong, Channel NewsAsia
- Maintaining Social Cohesion, Channel NewsAsia
- Enhancing Social Cohesion, Channel 5
- Enhancing Social Cohesion, Channel U
- Usaha konsisten untuk bina perpaduan SG: DPM Wong, Suria
- Lawrence Wong, Vasantham
- Social cohesion does not happen by chance, CNA938
- Forward Singapore exercise not a political one: DPM Wong, CNA938
- Covid-19 pandemic also a test of social cohesion: DPM Wong, Kiss92
- Covid-19 pandemic also a test of social cohesion: DPM Wong, Money FM 89.3
- Covid-19 pandemic also a test of social cohesion: DPM Wong, ONE FM 91.3
- Edwin Tong: Youth leadership is crucial for social cohesion, Money FM 89.3
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies, Warna 94.2FM
- 黄循财：我国社会凝聚力绝非偶然, Capital 95.8
- Forward Singapore exercise not a political one: DPM Wong, Capital 95.8
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies, Warna 94.2 FM
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies, Warna 94.2 FM
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies, Oli 96.8 FM
- 多元文化可以促进共同利益, Hao FM 96.3
- 疫情考研了社会凝聚力, Hao FM 96.3
- DPM Lawrence Wong, Hao FM 96.3
- 疫情考研了社会凝聚力, UFM100.3
- DPM Lawrence Wong, Warna 94.2 FM
- DPM Lawrence Wong, Oli 96.8 FM
- The Malaysian youths on a mission for social cohesion, Malay Mail
- Conference enables unity, community development, Borneo Bulletin
8 September 2022
- Call for different faiths to pull together to attain common goals, The Straits Times
- Building a cohesive society requires deliberate, consistent effort: DPM Lawrence Wong, The Straits Times Online
- Disadvantages in life are multi-faceted and S’pore will keep addressing them: DPM Wong, The Straits Times Online
- Helping struggling families goes beyond handing out cash, but effort is worth it to gain social cohesion: Lawrence Wong, TODAY Online
- Peranan media sosial pupuk ikatan dalam masyarakat, Berita Harian
- Peranan media sosial pupuk ikatan dalam masyarakat, Berita Harian Online
- Akhlak aspek paling penting dalam capai kesepaduan sosial, Berita Harian
- Akhlak aspek paling penting dalam capai kesepaduan sosial, Berita Harian Online
- Perlu ada pengorbanan dalam buru perpaduan sosial: ahli panel silang agama, Berita Harian
- Perlu ada pengorbanan dalam buru perpaduan sosial: ahli panel silang agama, Berita Harian Online
- 黄循财：我国社会凝聚力非偶然产生, 8world
- Pidato di Singapura, Kardinal Parolin soroti pentingnya kohesi sosial, UCA News Indonesia
7 September 2022
- Cohesive societies born of choice and conviction: President Halimah, The Straits Times
- Social cohesion is more than about race or religion: SMU president, The Straits Times
- Inter-faith collaboration needed to achieve shared objectives: Panel, The Straits Times Online
- Experts at interfaith conference warn of digital divide, underscore importance of connectivity, The Straits Times Online
- 哈莉玛总统：社会凝聚力是集体安全必要条件, Lianhe Zaobao
- 哈莉玛总统：社会凝聚力是集体安全必要条件, Lianhe Zaobao Online
- 本地研究院调查：亚细安国家中我国社会最有凝聚力, Lianhe Zaobao
- 本地研究院调查：亚细安国家中我国社会最有凝聚力, Lianhe Zaobao Online
- Penyertaan golongan mudagalak perpaduan sosial kianmeningkat: Edwin Tong, Berita Harian
- ‘Gam sosial’ penting demiperpaduan warga semasakrisis: Presiden Halimah, Berita Harian
- ‘Gam sosial’ penting demi perpaduan warga semasa krisis: Presiden Halimah, Berita Harian Online
- Peranan agamarapat jurang dibincangdi sidang silang agam, Berita Harian
- Peranan agama rapat jurang dibincang di sidang silang agama, Berita Harian Online
- ‘கொவிட்-19 சூழல் இதைவலியுறுத்தியது’, Tamil Murasu
- ‘கொவிட்-19 சூழல் இதை வலியுறுத்தியது’, Tamil Murasu Online
- President Halimah urges to build open platforms to discuss sensitive issues and work together to strengthen unity and resilience in societies, Capital 958
- President Halimah urges to build open platforms to discuss sensitive issues and work together to strengthen unity and resilience in societies, Oli 96.8 FM
- What’s the glue holding Malaysian society together? Study shows shared identity and diversity acceptance biggest influencers, Malay Mail
- Parolin addresses Singapore social cohesion meet, Union of Catholic Asian News
- Parolin: bene comune e senso di umanità, passi verso società più coese, Vatican News
6 September 2022
- Covid-19 showed that cohesive societies are born of choice and conviction: President Halimah, The Straits Times Online
- More to social cohesion than just racial and religious harmony, says SMU president, The Straits Times Online
- Societies cannot survive without the social glue that bonds people together: President Halimah, CNA Online
- RSIS survey of ‘thought leaders’ finds Singapore has highest level of social cohesion among Asean member states, TODAY Online
- 哈莉玛：要保障集体安全 须了解促进社会凝聚力的要素, Lianhe Zaobao Online
- 研究：我国社会凝聚力在亚细安国家中是最强的, 8world
- Masyarakat tidak dapat bertahan tanpa perekat sosial yang satukan penduduk: Presiden Halimah, Berita Online
- Bangunkan platform selamat dan terbuka untuk bincang isu sensitif demi perpaduan sosial: Presiden Halimah, Berita Online
- S’pura punyai tahap perpaduan sosial tertinggi antara negara anggota ASEAN: Tinjauan RSIS, Berita Online
- Presiden Halimah seru wujudkan platform terbuka untuk kukuhkan perpaduan, Berita
- Antara saranan termasuk mencari cara kreatif untuk tarik minat belia, Berita
- Enhancing Social Cohesion: President Halimah calls for more open platforms to discuss sensitive issues, Channel NewsAsia
- Enhancing Social Cohesion, Channel NewsAsia
- Ensuring Social Cohesion, Channel 5
- 哈莉玛：继续创造安全和开放的平台, 狮城有约, Channel 8
- 哈莉玛：继续创造安全和开放的平台, Channel 8
- 哈莉玛：继续创造安全和开放的平台, Channel U
- A call for Singapore to continue creating safe and open platforms, CNA938
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies begins today, CNA938
- Cohesive societies are born of choice and conviction: President Halimah, Money FM 89.3
- Cohesive societies are born of choice and conviction: President Halimah, Kiss 92
- Cohesive societies are born of choice and conviction: President Halimah, ONE FM 91.3
- 我国的社会凝聚力在亚细安国家中是最强的, Capital 958
- 必须要了解促进社会凝聚力的要素, Hao FM 96.3
- 东南亚凝聚力的整体水平是69%, Hao FM 96.3
- 必须要了解促进社会凝聚力的要素, UFM100.3
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies, Warna 94.2 FM
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies, Oli 96.8 FM
- In Singapore, conference on ‘social cohesion’ seeks to connect region after divisive pandemic, Malay Mail
- Thought leaders consider ASEAN has “strong” social cohesion: Study, The Jakarta Post
31 July 2022
- 第二届社会和谐国际大会 9月来福士城会展中心举行, Lianhe Zaobao
- உலக சமய மாநாடு: அதிபர், துணைப் பிரதமர் உரை, Tamil Murasu
30 July 2022
- Halimah Yacob, Lawrence Wong to speak at RSIS inter-faith conference in Sept, The Straits Times
- Presiden Halimah, DPM Wong bakal berucap di sidang silang agama RSIS pada Sept, Berita Harian
22 July 2022
5 January 2022
5 December 2020
30 June 2019
25 June 2019
24 June 2019
- From Catholic Nun to Respected Author on the World’s Religions, The Straits Times
- Heng Swee Keat Mentioned Rajaratnam’s “Democracy of Deeds” in 2 Different Speeches in a Week, Mothership
23 June 2019
- 18 Years and Counting: A Family’s Hari Raya Welcome for All, The Straits Times
- Non-Sikhs Get Crash Course on Community’s Culture and Religion, The Straits Times
- From a Neo-Nazi to an Advocate for Peace: The Story of a Former White Supremacist, TODAY
- What More could be Done for Social Cohesion, carried on Singapore Tonight (CNA)
22 June 2019
- Need to Nurture, Expand Our Common Spaces: DPM Heng Swee Keat, The Straits Times
- Inter-faith Studies can Boost Cohesion, Say Experts, The Straits Times
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Ex-white Supremacist and Anti-terror Activist Share Tales of Extremism, The Straits Times
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Tangani Cabaran Bersama Dengan Saling Percaya, Hormat, Berita Harian
- Masyarakat Islam Komited Lindungi Masyarakat Kohesif: Masagos, Berita Harian
- Soal Keimanan, Kemanusiaan Tema Ceramah Muis, Berita Harian
- Presiden Halimah: Negara Kecil Perlu Terus Sedia Tangani Cabaran Luar, Berita Harian
21 June 2019
- Countries Must Tackle Common Challenges with Mutual Trust and Respect: Heng Swee Keat, The Straits Times
- Religious and Worldview Studies in Schools can Help Strengthen Social Cohesion, Say Experts, The Straits Times
- Issues Affecting Inter-Religious Ties Can No Longer be Dealt with in Isolation, The Straits Times
- President Hopes Pledge on Religious Harmony will have Multiplier Effect, The Straits Times
- Draw on Religious Teachings to Help Promote Peace: Panel, The Straits Times
- Singapore, Jordan Look Forward to Deepening Cooperation in New Fields, The Straits Times
- Jordan’s King Calls for Joint Effort to Tackle Attack on Harmony, The Straits Times
- 王瑞杰：建立和谐社会 寻共性更为重要, Lianhe Zaobao
- 认同约旦国王观点 哈莉玛总统吁国人 团结抗衡网络极端言论, Lianhe Zaobao
- Cohesive Society Calls for Everyone to Build a “Democracy of Deeds”: Heng Swee Keat, TODAY
- Growing Diversity Means Common Spaces Must be Deliberately Nurtured: Heng Swee Keat, Channel NewsAsia
- Building Cohesiveness is a Work in Progress and Everyone has a Part to Play, carried on News Tonight (Channel 8)
- Anti-fake News Law Needed to Help Preserve Social Cohesion: Heng Swee Keat, Yahoo News
- Religious Leaders in S’pore Prayed for Heng Swee Keat’s Recovery After His May 2016 Stroke, Mothership
- Heng Swee Keat: S’pore Learnt to Built Cohesiveness & Diversity the Hard Way But still a Work in Progress, Mothership
- Raja Abdullah: Konflik Israel-Palestina Kobarkan Radikalisme, Republika
20 June 2019
- Religion Should be Part of the Solution for Peace, And Not the Problem: Interfaith Conference, The Straits Times
- Commitment to Safeguard Religious Harmony Can be Applied in Schools, Workplaces: President Halimah, The Straits Times
- President Halimah Stresses Key Ingredients for Social Harmony, The Straits Times
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies: Making Sure Nobody is Left Out of the Dialogue, The Straits Times
- King Abdullah of Jordan on Two-Day State Visit to S’pore, The Straits Times
- Attack on Interfaith Harmony, Mutual Respect and Trust is Single Biggest Threat, Says Jordan’s King Abdullah II, The Straits Times
- Photo from President Halimah’s Fireside Chat with YLP Participants, Today in Pictures, June 20, 2019 (The Straits Times)
- 逾250组织加入《承诺》 誓维护宗教和谐, Lianhe Zaobao
- Nilai Saling Percaya Perkukuh Perpaduan: Presiden Halimah, Berita Harian
- Risk to Inter-Faith Harmony “Single Most Important Threat” to the World Now: Jordan King, Channel NewsAsia
- Draw from Diversity as Source of Strength: President Halimah, The New Paper
- Palestinian State Living in Peace with Israel Crucial to Addressing Radicalism: King Abdullah II of Jordan, Mothership
- Attack on Inter-Faith Harmony is Greatest Threat in the World Today: King Abdullah of Jordan, Malaysia Today
- Singapore’s Strict Laws Alone Cannot Ensure Racial Cohesion: President Halimah Yacob, South China Morning Post
- Religious Leaders Make Commitment to Safeguard Harmony in Singapore, Yahoo News
- President Halimah Underlines Need to Engage with Diversity, Strengthen Social Cohesion in Singapore, Asia News
- King Visits Singapore Armed Forces Commandos, The Jordan Times
- Singapore Meeting Calls for Defense of Social Cohesion, Anadolu Agency
- “Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Inflames Global Extremism”: Jordan’s King Abdullah, The New Arab
- Attack on Interfaith Harmony, Mutual Respect, and Trust Single Biggest Threat, Says Jordan’s King Abdullah II, The World News
- King Abdullah of Jordan Slams “Hate-filled Outlaws of Islam”, Arab News
- King Delivers Keynote Address at International Conference on Cohesive Societies in Singapore, Roya News
- “The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Has Fuelled Global Discord and Radicalism”— King, The Jordan Times
- Jordan King: Palestinians Must Have Their State, Al-Bawaba
- King Delivers Keynote Address at International Conference on Cohesive Societies in Singapore, MENAFN
19 June 2019
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies to Discuss Issues Surrounding Faith, Identity and Cohesion, The Straits Times
- President Halimah Underlines Need to Engage with Diversity, Strengthen Social Cohesion, The Straits Times
- “Everyone Has a Role”: President Halimah Meets Young Leaders to Discuss Social Cohesion, The Straits Times
- More than 250 Religious Organisations Commit to Safeguard Religious Harmony, The Straits Times
- Free Art Exhibition Showcases Singapore’s Religious Harmony, The Straits Times
- Jordanian King Abdullah II in Singapore for His Third State Visit, The Straits Times
- 约旦国王到我国进行两天国事访问, Lianhe Zaobao
- Singapore’s Key Religious Organisations Affirm Commitment to Religious Harmony, Channel NewsAsia
- 100 Pemimpin Muda Antarabangsa Bincang Isu-Isu Perpaduan, Keagamaan, Berita Mediacorp
- King to Address Singapore Int’l Conference on Cohesive Societies, The Jordan Times
- King Visits Singapore Armed Forces Commandos, MENAFN
- King Departs on Singapore Visit, Roya News
- Jordanian King Abdullah II in Singapore for His Third State Visit, World Times News
18 June 2019
- From Debate to Dialogue: Two Religions, One Friendship and a Common Interfaith Cause, TODAY
- Amb Ong Keng Yong on the Importance of Interfaith Harmony and Dialogue, carried on Singapore Tonight (CNA)
- Amb Mohammad Alami Musa on the Ground-up Efforts by Muslims to Strengthen Interreligious Understanding, carried on Berita (Suria)
13 June 2019
- Minister Grace Fu on the Reason Singapore is Hosting the ICCS, carried on Hello Singapore (Channel 8)
Speeches and News Releases
- Opening Address by Mdm Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore, at ICCS, 6 September 2022
- Special Address by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, Holy See, at ICCS, 6 September 2022
- Speech by Mr Lawrence Wong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Republic of Singapore, during an In Conversation session with DPM Wong at ICCS, 8 September 2022
- Closing Address by Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law, Republic of Singapore, at ICCS, 8 September 2022
- Media Release on Day 1: The International Conference on Cohesive Societies Kicks Off Today, 6 September 2022
- Media Note on Day 2: The ICCS Young Leaders Programme Brings Together Like-minded Youths to Collaborate on Community-building Initiatives, 7 September 2022
- Media Note on Day 3: The International Conference On Cohesive Societies (ICCS) Draws to a Close, 8 September 2022
- Media Release on The International Conference on Cohesive Societies to be Held in September This Year, 29 July 2022
- Closing Remarks by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, at ICCS, 21 June 2019
- Keynote Speech by His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at ICCS, 20 June 2019
- Opening Remarks by Ambassador Ong Keng Yong, Executive Deputy Chairman of RSIS, at ICCS, 20 June 2019
- Opening Address by President Halimah Yacob at ICCS, 19 June 2019
- Welcome Remarks By Ambassador Ong Keng Yong, Executive Deputy Chairman of RSIS, at the Opening Dinner of ICCS, 19 June 2019
- News Release on Global Leaders in Interfaith Harmony and Social Cohesion Gather in Singapore for International Conference on Cohesive Societies, 19 June 2019
- News Release on International Conference on Cohesive Societies Announces Line-up of Speakers, 30 May 2019
- News Release on Singapore Hosting the International Conference on Cohesive Societies, 25 April 2019
- ICCS 2019 Speakers’ Biographies
Publications/Op-Eds
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies, RSIS Event Report, 30 September 2019
- After the ICCS – Building Social Cohesion: Committing to a Participatory Approach, RSIS Commentary, 24 July 2019
- Let’s Talk Openly about Religion – Yours and Mine, The Straits Times, 7 July 2019
- Forging Community Ties, One Friendly Gesture At a Time, The Straits Times, 30 June 2019
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies – Appreciating Diversity: What Has The ICCS Achieved?, RSIS Commentary, 28 June 2019
- The Challenge is How We Make the Most of Diversity, The Straits Times, 27 June 2019
- International Conference on Cohesive Societies – Tolerance and its Enemies: Three Observations, RSIS Commentary, 27 June 2019
- What’s Needed to Harness the Strengths of Social Diversity, The Straits Times, 20 June 2019
- Forging Cohesive Societies – Living With Religious Diversity, RSIS Commentary, 14 June 2019
- This Hari Raya Puasa and Dragon Boat Festival, Open Homes to Friends of Other Religions and Cultures, Channel NewsAsia, 5 June 2019
- Terror Attacks and the Confusing Role of Religion, The Straits Times, 23 May 2019
- Forging Cohesive Societies – Harmonious Co-Existence: What Can Governments Do?, RSIS Commentary, 17 May 2019
- Singapore is Ready to Facilitate Universal Dialogue to Promote Religious Harmony, Berita Harian, 13 May 2019
- Sri Lankan Attacks and Inter-Communal Relations, RSIS Commentary, 13 May 2019
- Interreligious Dialogue in a World of Conflict and Violence: A Critical Exploration of Confucianism, Interreligious Relations, 1 May 2019
- Forging Cohesive Societies – Singapore’s Multiracialism: A Matter of Identity, RSIS Commentary, 24 April 2019
- Islam and Secularism in Singapore: Between Embracement and Belief, Interreligious Relations, 1 April 2019
- Living in a Religiously Plural Society: A Muslim Perspective on Being Inclusive Today, Interreligious Relations, 1 March 2019
- Interreligious Marriage: Perspectives from the Singaporean Context in Relation to Interreligious Dialogue, Interreligious Relations, 1 February 2019
- Plural Traditions in Plural Societies: Inclusivity in Inter-Religious Dialogue, RSIS Commentary, 2 January 2019