SINGAPORE, April 27 -- Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli said Singapore must not allow race or religion to be exploited for political gain.

He warned that foreign interference in the general election, particularly through divisive language, could erode the trust Singapore has built, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported yesterday.

"Disagreement must never become division. If we are not careful, those cracks can deepen," he added.

Masagos, also the People's Action Party's (PAP) anchor candidate for Tampines GRC, made these comments after the government took action against foreign attempts to influence the election, directing Meta to block such efforts.

The Singapore government announced Friday that it had directed Meta t...