The Straits Times Say 'no' to hate speech and crimes: Minister of State Children from Sweetlands Childcare celebrating Racial Harmony Day last July. Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Alvin Tan says that even as Singapore guards against the Covid-19 pandemic, it is more important to guard against hate and xenophobia, and not take for granted the overall peace and harmony the country enjoys. PHOTO: SWEETLANDS CHILDCARE/FACEBOOK MINISTER OF STATE FOR CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND YOUTH ALVIN TAN https://str.sg/JtFi They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: