SINGAPORE, April 10 -- Singapore's former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Calvin Cheng has finally apologised for his callous remarks against a pro-Palestine group, following a criticism by Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli and other community leaders.

In a meeting held yesterday at Yusof Ishak Mosque with senior Islamic leaders Pasuni Maulan and Mohamad Hasbi from Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis), Cheng said he did not intend to attack any faith or community.

"I realise that I should have been more sensitive with my remarks. I should not have said (even in jest) that people should go to a conflict zone.

"I told the ustaz that I am deeply remorseful about my remarks suggesting that our people go to...