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ISA restriction order for 16-year-old radicalised into white supremacist despite being Chinese


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SINGAPORE – A Secondary 4 student who considered himself a white supremacist after being radicalised by online far-right extremist propaganda was handed a restriction order under the Internal Security Act (ISA) in November 2023.

Although he is ethnically Chinese, the 16-year-old aspired to conduct attacks overseas to further the white supremacist cause. He had no plans to conduct any attacks in Singapore.

He is the second Singaporean to be dealt with under the ISA for being radicalised by far-right extremist ideologies, said the Internal Security Department (ISD) on Jan 24. It also stated that the first youth, now 19, was released from detention in January after close to three years.

 

For the 16-year-old, the restriction order means he must comply with several conditions. These include not being allowed to change his residence or travel out of Singapore, access the Internet or social media and issue public statements, without the approval of the director of ISD.

“At the point of (the) investigation, he strongly identified as a white supremacist and pro-white sympathiser, and hoped to be recruited for violent attacks by white supremacist groups overseas to ‘fight for the whites’,” said ISD.

Explaining how the 16-year-old became radicalised, ISD said he had chanced upon videos by foreign far-right political commentator and white supremacist Paul Nicholas Miller and was exposed to violent extremist material online in 2022.

 

Miller advocates for a race war and has been tied to multiple far-right extremist organisations overseas, including the Proud Boys and the Boogaloo movement.

By early 2023, the youth had developed an intense hatred of communities targeted by far-right extremists, including African Americans, Arabs and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals.

He believed African Americans were responsible for a significant percentage of crime in the US, and deserved to “die a horrible death”, said ISD.

The youth also perceived illegal Arab immigrants as having committed violent attacks against white populations in Western countries and subscribed to the Great Replacement Theory commonly referenced by far-right terrorists like Christchurch attacker Brenton Tarrant. The theory propagates that the indigenous white population in Western countries are in danger of being replaced by non-white immigrants.

Such ethno-nationalist beliefs convinced him that non-white communities such as African Americans and Arabs should be driven away from white-majority countries, said ISD.

The youth participated in far-right online chat groups and channels, where he shared violent anti-African American videos, as doing so gave him a sense of belonging to the white supremacist community.

He considered travelling to Western countries such as France, Italy, the US, and Russia to participate in attacks against the vilified communities, and also expressed interest in a far-right online chat group to conduct a mass shooting in the US in 10 years’ time. However, ISD said he did not take steps to actualise his attack aspirations beyond searching online for weapons, because he lacked the money and know-how to do so.

The youth had not planned to conduct attacks in Singapore as he felt these communities had not caused trouble here, said ISD.

While on a restriction order, the youth will have to undergo a rehabilitation programme aimed at countering the violent extremist ideologies he had imbibed online. It will help him learn that his racial supremacist views are incompatible with Singapore’s multi-racial and multi-religious society, ISD said.

 

He will receive counselling by ISD psychologists to address his propensity for violence and the factors that make him vulnerable to radical influences. Such factors include the regulation of his emotions and identity issues, which fuelled his desire to identify as a white supremacist and be part of a like-minded, seemingly powerful group.

 

 
 
 

ISD case officers will work with his family and school to ensure that he has sufficient support. He has also been assigned two mentors who will provide him with guidance and cyber-wellness skills.

ISD said it is working with partners such as the Inter-Agency Aftercare Group to explore community-based programmes which will equip him with pro-social skills.

On the 19-year-old who was recently released from detention, ISD said he was issued a suspension direction in January 2024. This is a ministerial direction to suspend the detention order. It can be revoked and the individual detained again if he does not comply with any of the conditions, which are similar to those of a restriction order.

The youth was 16 when he was detained in December 2020 after he made detailed plans to conduct terrorist attacks using a machete against Muslims at two mosques in Singapore.

ISD said the youth, a Protestant Christian, went through an intensive rehabilitation programme during his three-year detention and has been receptive to these efforts. He now rejects far-right extremist ideas and the use of violence.

“He no longer harbours any animosity towards Muslims, and has internalised the importance of racial and religious harmony in Singapore,” said ISD.

While he was under detention, ISD worked with the National Council of Churches of Singapore to arrange for a Christian pastor to counsel him and address his extremist mindset, which included the misguided belief that Christians were under attack by Muslims.

The youth also saw a psychologist from the ISD, and three mentors – two volunteers from the Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG) and his former secondary school teacher. Among other things, they helped him work on his self-esteem, his permissive attitude towards violence, and the socio-psychological factors that contributed to his radicalisation.

The youth’s family also played a key role in his rehabilitation, as their weekly visits and words of encouragement motivated him to stay on track with his rehabilitation.

 

 

ISD also arranged for him to sit the GCE N Level and GCE O Level examinations while in detention. He received weekly lessons from at least five tutors, including MOE-trained teachers who are Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG) volunteers. He intends to continue studying after his release.

ISD said it will continue to work with his family, school, and other rehabilitation stakeholders to ease his reintegration into society. 

With two youths here radicalised by far-right extremist ideology, ISD said there is a need to remain vigilant.

“Far-right ideologies, which often espouse white supremacist, anti-Islam, xenophobic and anti-immigration beliefs, can be adapted to fit the Singaporean landscape. One example is by advocating for the superiority of specific communities, through the lens of cultural, ethnoreligious, or nationalist supremacy,” it added.

ISD said that such divisive rhetoric can create deep societal divides, amplify prejudices, and encourage acts of violence against minorities.

It urged members of the public to be vigilant to signs that others have become radicalised.

These signs include frequently surfing radical websites; posting extremist views on social media platforms; sharing extremist views with friends and relatives; making remarks that promote ill-will or hatred towards people of other races or religions; expressing intent to participate in acts of violence overseas or in Singapore and inciting others to participate in acts of violence.

Those who suspect a person has been radicalised can call the ISD Counter-Terrorism Centre hotline on 1800-2626-473 (1800-2626-ISD). 

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1 hour ago, Huat Zai said:

 

@The_King knn, stop poisoning the si ginnas with your far-right bs. The stupid whites don't even understand that Aryans are Indians, not Caucasians.

 

Nothing to do with right, in fact they are the one who abolished slavery and Anti-Federalists who believe in limited government power is more toward right. Which mean the best thing ever created the bills of rights

 

 

That guy is the typical crazy leftish

 

 

You all better don't challenge my knowledge on usa. Muhahahaha

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5 minutes ago, The_King said:

Nothing to do with right, in fact they are the one who abolished slavery and Anti-Federalists who believe in limited government power is more toward right. Which mean the best thing ever created the bills of rights

That was before Karl Marx , things have changed 180 now.

You're not the only one who read American history yo

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4 minutes ago, Huat Zai said:

That was before Karl Marx , things have changed 180 now.

You're not the only one who read American history yo

Who let all those illegal alien enter USA? Let go Brendon use SC to block Texas, Texas ignore

 

Back to the 180 more like fusion liao, what 180.

 

Both control by nwo, with 1 aim, to weaken WE THE PEOPLE

 

You better read up more

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11 minutes ago, The_King said:

Nothing to do with right, in fact they are the one who abolished slavery and Anti-Federalists who believe in limited government power is more toward right. Which mean the best thing ever created the bills of rights

 

 

That guy is the typical crazy leftish

 

 

You all better don't challenge my knowledge on usa. Muhahahaha

 

Knn need to send you to Oregon :( 

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5 minutes ago, The_King said:

Who let all those illegal alien enter USA? Let go Brendon use SC to block Texas, Texas ignore

 

Back to the 180 more like fusion liao, what 180.

 

Both control by nwo, with 1 aim, to weaken WE THE PEOPLE

 

You better read up more

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Just now, The_King said:

Send me to texas, I always when to go Texas

 

Oregon no way, I dont go leftish

Oregon where got left leaning? So many "militia" groups based out of there lol. Can buy land in the wilderness and homestead mah 

 

Texas ish warm with overpopulated cities but maybe more variety of food for you to get into :(

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3 minutes ago, coffeenut said:

Oregon where got left leaning? So many "militia" groups based out of there lol. Can buy land in the wilderness and homestead mah 

 

Texas ish warm with overpopulated cities but maybe more variety of food for you to get into :(

Texas cause can apply for concealed permit

 

 

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17 minutes ago, The_King said:

That gun muahhahaha

G19 for open carry and 365 for conceal carry

 

 

 

2 minutes ago, Huat Zai said:

 

 

For me, it is glock 43x

 

Desert Eagle can mah ... when needed, pull out from pigu and go bam bam. 2 should be enough. But need to hit one :(

 

Murica many bui2 and doped huans - sometimes 2 also not enough :(

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4 minutes ago, coffeenut said:

 

 

Desert Eagle can mah ... when needed, pull out from pigu and go bam bam. 2 should be enough. But need to hit one :(

 

Murica many bui2 and doped huans - sometimes 2 also not enough :(

 

DE weights a ton of bricks and kicks like a goat getting f by a Texas farmer, you can't aim properly and you can't bring it back for a second shot quickly.
You really don't need .50 to stop a human, a volley of 9mms is much more effective in a gun fire.

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2 minutes ago, Huat Zai said:

 

DE weights a ton of bricks and kicks like a goat getting f by a Texas farmer, you can't aim properly and you can't bring it back for a second shot quickly.
You really don't need .50 to stop a human, a volley of 9mms is much more effective in a gun fire.

Bui2 high on drugs or ideology is not regular human mah :(

 

Btu heng @The_King also got his Glock 19 :(

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45 minutes ago, coffeenut said:

 

 

Desert Eagle can mah ... when needed, pull out from pigu and go bam bam. 2 should be enough. But need to hit one :(

 

Murica many bui2 and doped huans - sometimes 2 also not enough :(

DE too heavy too big  liao. here the picture for size different

 

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10 minutes ago, coffeenut said:

Of course big and heavy ...

 

They see your AR15 or DE run away already - no need shoot also :lol:

no such thing. fastest win and need to be aware always, if you in a shop use automatic 12 gauge, sure to hit the bad guy if you spam gao gao

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4 minutes ago, The_King said:

no such thing. fastest win and need to be aware always, if you in a shop use 12 gauge, sure to hit the bad guy

Think small small one that is relatively modern, I like the CZ P7 .. TBF, go range practice is good enough. Hopefully never have to get in situations that need use outside :(

 

Sinkieland also safe .. as long as not go Yishun :( 

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19 minutes ago, coffeenut said:

Think small small one that is relatively modern, I like the CZ P7 .. TBF, go range practice is good enough. Hopefully never have to get in situations that need use outside :(

 

Sinkieland also safe .. as long as not go Yishun :( 

no gun, still got knife

 

CZ P7 still ky. as long as know how to protect and alway be aware if yiur surround is more important

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