KUALA LUMPUR: A Singaporean woman was held by the country's Customs Department allegedly for her strong pro-Palestine stance.
Posting on social media platform X, user @LVGIF listed several groups of people, including Malaysians, that are considered supporters of the Palestinian plight. She gave them a cautionary message before entering Singapore.
"Pro-Palestine Singaporean, Muslim Singaporean, Pro-Palestine Malaysian, Malaysian working in Singapore. You are being watched," she said.
In a video attached on her thread, Singaporean social media influencer Camira Asrori shared that she was held by the country's Customs Department after returning from Kuala Lumpur.
She claimed the Customs Department officer had confiscated her passport. They then directed her to the interrogation room without saying whether she had committed any offence.
@camirasrori reason why i no longer fear the police as much as i used to - its all just scare tactics. also thanks to the person who reported me, cause now im more empowered than ever ps. i forgot to mention this in the video but if the police call and tell you to head down to the nearest police station, you can also ignore until they issue you an official interview letter. you can also choose to keep replying no comment if youre not comfortable answering any question dont be afraid cause whatever were saying is the truth and we are on the right side of history ️ jewelry - @Deema & Co. Jewelry scarf top - @Muslim Breakfast Club #SGforPalestine #StopPoliceInvestigations #freewatermelontodaysg original sound - camira asrori
After asking about her background, an officer asked about her Instagram handle. That was how she found out that it was her pro-Palestine stance that landed her in the situation.
"The officer asked if I have been posting about the Israel-Hamas conflict. I really hate it when they use this term. Of course, I said 'yes'.
"They have been asking how many postings I did — I told them I have been posting every day since Oct 7," Camira said.
She then said another officer highlighted that one of her postings was the main reason that she was held.
In the posting she had shared a pro-Palestinian protest that she joined while in Japan.
Citing the officer's word, she said the posting could have encouraged Singaporeans overseas to join the protest and it may "jeopardise" their safety.
After being told to remove the posting, she expressed hope that her experience should serve as a lesson for pro-Palestine supporters travelling to Singapore.
