SINGAPORE, June 6 -- The Singapore government has ordered YouTube, Facebook and X to block 14 social media posts that authorities said targeted the Indian community and sought to undermine the country's multiracial model.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said police issued disabling directions under the Online Criminal Harms Act, requiring the platforms to take "all reasonable steps" to stop Singapore users from accessing the posts, local news outlet CNA reported today.

Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong said the content appeared to have originated overseas.

"From what we know so far, the content originated from overseas," he was quoted telling reporters at Siglap South Community Centre.

MHA said investigations showed the m...