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A screengrab of the poll on female religious teachers or ustazah (Image: Facebook/Al-kisah)
27 May 2021 08:02PM) Share this content
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SINGAPORE: An online poll sexualising female Muslim religious teachers is being investigated by the police as Singapore leaders condemned the poll.
President Halimah Yacob and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli are among those who called on the authorities to investigate the poll ranking female asatizah (religious leaders).
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In response to CNA s queries, the Singapore Police Force said on Thursday (May 27) that they have received a report about the poll and investigations are ongoing.
From May 22 to 30, the Rahmatan Lil Alamin (Blessings to all) Foundation (RLAF) is organising a collection to provide aid in the form of health, relief and social services for communities affected by the recent developments in Gaza.
According to a press release by RLAF, the campaign has surpassed S$800,000 within the first 12 hours.
One major donor was the Sheng Siong Group, who contributed S$200,000 to the sum.
Sheng Siong Group donates S$200,000
Lim handed over the monetary contribution to CEO of RLAF Muhammad Faizal Othman in a cheque handover ceremony at Yusof Ishak Mosque.
The event was witnessed by Singapore s non-resident representative to the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), Hawazi Daipi, and Chief Executive of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) Esa Masood.