152. Minorities and special position of Malays

It shall be the responsibility of the Government constantly to care for the interests of the racial and religious minorities in Singapore.

The Government shall exercise its functions in such manner as to recognise the special position of the Malays, who are the indigenous people of Singapore, and accordingly it shall be the responsibility of the Government to protect, safeguard, support, foster and promote their political, educational, religious, economic, social and cultural interests and the Malay language.