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Foreign workers hurling projectiles during the riot at Little India In the aftermath of the shocking Little India riot on Sunday night (8 Nov), the PAP government has swung into damage limitation mode as far as their reputation is concerned. To a man, Singaporeans in internet forums and coffeshops are blaming the government... 

Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew told the media today (9 Dec) that he is looking at ways to tighten liquor access in the area where the riot took place late last night. Minister Lui Mr Lui was touring Little India today, a day after the riot, visiting residents and business owners to reassure them. Little India is part of Moulmein-Kallang... 

(Photo CNA) Police have arrested 27 people in connection with the Little India riot last night (8 Dec). Out of the 27, 24 are Indian nationals, 2 are Bangladeshi nationals and 1 is a Singapore PR. The riot, involving some 400 foreign workers, was sparked off when a private bus driven by a 55-year-old Singaporean knocked down...