Ex-PAP MP: Minority politicians can face a particular bind. Their race or religion can be used to cast suspicion on them.

SINGAPORE: After the results of the midterm elections in the United States were announced, Amrin Amin, a former Member of Parliament under the People’s Action Party, congratulated Abdul El-Sayed, the candidate from the Democratic Party who won the senatorial race in Michigan. As Mr Amrin pointed out, Dr El-Sayed is the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, which is no small deal. He also noted…