UOL Group apologizes for blackface incident at corporate event in Singapore

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UOL Group, a property developer in Singapore, has apologized after a TikTok video showed attendees at its annual dinner in blackface. The incident, which occurred on November 14, has drawn significant backlash online. The video, shared on TikTok, features eight people in Afro wigs and sunglasses posing for photos. UOL Group did not clarify if the individuals were employees or guests and has not disclosed any actions taken against them. This incident follows previous controversies in Singapore regarding racial insensitivity, including a student facing disciplinary action for a similar offense. Critics have called for a deeper examination of racial issues in the country.


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