WikiLeaks: LKY Called Islam a “Venomous Religion”

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I was about to comment on a WikiLeaks document regarding Singapore’s university enrollment rate. But when I came online just now, the hot topic right now is LKY rejecting a WikiLeaks cable claiming that he “characterized Islam as a ‘venomous religion’” during a meeting with then United States Senator Hillary Clinton in July 2005.

Read the article here.

Oh dear. Here we go again. I can still remember LKY telling Singapore Muslims to “be less strict on Islamic observances.” .. and that was just months ago this year.

You can refute/deny/reject your claims as much as you want but in this internet age, right now, the news is spreading fast and people will interpret how they want to interpret. Isn’t it true?

My advice to Singapore politicians, veteran or noob, is to be more responsible with your remarks about Islam EVEN behind closed doors. We are neck deep with FT problems and inflation with prices sky rocketing as it is. We don’t need any more problems from you guys.

Pissing off Muslims in Singapore is one thing, pissing off 1.2 billion Muslims (1 fifth of mankind) is a whole different problem altogether. In case you forgot, Singapore is stuck in between Muslim neighbors. No wonder the SG Govt spends huge amounts of money on military. That money can easily be used to ease economic hardships during these tough times.

This unfortunate incident totally deserves an EPIC FACEPALM.

Wake the Sleeping Giant at your own risk,
Evil Bunny


  • FrW

    EB, I understand you’re emotional, thus reacting by making these comments. But, may I humbly remind you to pause and think for awhile, as to how our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) – the perfect example for mankind, the Prophet of Mercy – would react to LKY’s alleged comments? Would he approve of our 1.2 billion Muslims being “pissed off”, let alone reacting while they’re “pissed off”? He was merciful even to his worst enemies.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Narisha-Ibrahim/100000583885117 Narisha Ibrahim

    this is idiotic. LKY is here trying to tell us to be more accepting of other races and religions and here he is calling Islam “venomous”?

  • Bayim81

    Lky muka macam ah meng