UOL Group apologizes for blackface incident at corporate event in Singapore

independent.co.uk

UOL Group, a property developer in Singapore, has apologized after a TikTok video showed attendees in blackface at its annual dinner on November 14. The video, which gained over 55,000 views, sparked significant backlash for its insensitivity. The company did not clarify if the individuals in the video were employees or guests, nor if any actions would be taken against them. The incident has drawn comparisons to previous controversies in Singapore regarding racial insensitivity. Critics on social media condemned the act, highlighting a need for greater awareness of racial issues. This incident follows other recent events in Singapore that have raised questions about the country's approach to multiracialism and racial harmony.


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