Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry, calling her 'undesirable visitor'

BBC News - World National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete March 27, 2026 at 07:42 AM

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Singapore denied entry to Malaysian scholar and activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, labeling her an "undesirable visitor." The Ministry of Home Affairs stated that Fadiah had encouraged Singaporean youths to engage in "radical advocacy" and "disruptive and violent actions," without specifying the causes. Fadiah, a human rights lawyer and advocate for Palestinian rights, was traveling to Singapore to collect her PhD certificate from the National University of Singapore and deliver a guest lecture. She expressed distress, calling the denial an attack on her scholarly work. Singapore maintains strict rules against protests and foreign involvement in domestic politics, citing the need to maintain peace and harmony.

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Human Rights

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In 2024, authorities charged three women with organising an illegal procession after they staged a pro-Palestinian march.

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Fadiah is a human rights lawyer and anti-corruption activist in Malaysia.

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Fadiah said she had planned to visit the country to collect her PhD degree certificate.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs said Fadiah had encouraged youths in Singapore to 'go beyond protests'.

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Singapore denied entry to Malaysian scholar Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, calling her an 'undesirable visitor'.

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Palestinians ×230% National University of Singapore 40% Front Line Defenders 50% Malaysia ×260% Ministry of Home Affairs ×270% Singapore ×680% Fadiah Nadwa Fikri ×990%

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entry denial 90% political activism 80% undesirable visitor 80% fadiah nadwa fikri 70% singapore 70% immigration policies 60% civil protest 50% freedom of expression 50% human rights lawyer 40%

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Singapore

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