Yaacob Ibrahim apologise
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Yaacob Ibrahim apologise SINGAPORE - The name of the revamped World War II gallery space at the Former Ford Factory has been changed to Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies.
The National Archives of Singapore showcase had been named Syonan Gallery: War and Its Legacies, sparking a public outcry over the use of the word "Syonan". In a statement on Friday (Feb 17), Minister for Communications and Information Dr Yaacob Ibrahim said he had read comments made on the issue over the past two days and received many letters from Singaporeans of all races. He said people shared with him how the words "Syonan Gallery" had evoked deep hurt in them, as well as their parents and grandparents. "This was never our intention, and I am sorry for the pain the name has caused," he said. |
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