Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill

The Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill establishes measures to maintain racial harmony in Singapore and creates the Presidential Council for Racial and Religious Harmony. The Minister has the authority to impose racial content restraining orders against individuals who incite racial hostility, and failure to comply with such orders results in criminal penalties. The Bill includes provisions to combat foreign influence on racial harmony, designating entities that may be subject to reporting obligations and restrictions regarding their governance. Additionally, the Bill aims to facilitate oversight and review of restraining orders through the Council and mandates a general community remedial initiative for those who engage in prejudicial conduct.