MeWe Pulls the Plug on a Disturbing Poll about Female Islamic Teachers
In Singapore, a lurid online poll on the social‑media site MeWe that ranked female Islamic teachers by sexual attractiveness—and even suggested assault against them—has been removed. The user who posted it deleted their account, wiping the poll from the platform.
Who’s on the Hook?
- 12 female religious teachers were listed.
- Over a thousand MeWe users voted.
- The poll’s creator is no longer on the site.
Who’s Taking Action?
- MeWe’s Marketing Director, David Westreich told The Straits Times the poll is gone and the creator deleted their account. He didn’t detail when this happened or how the platform is assisting the police.
- The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) labeled it prohibited under Singapore’s Internet Code of Practice.
- The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) filed a police report to bring the perpetrators to justice.
- Community leaders, lawyers, and counsellors are now running a women‑only virtual forum to guide victims through legal steps and support them.
What It Means
These political and religious figures condemned the poll as “totally unacceptable” and urged swift investigation. The incident has sparked a wave of solidarity and support initiatives aimed at protecting victims and restoring dignity.
Helpful Resources for Victims
- Understanding legal options—criminal and civil.
- Know what to expect when filing a police report.
- How to proceed with court proceedings and compensatory claims.
With the poll out of circulation and police investigations underway, authorities hope to unite communities in preventing such hateful content from re‑emerging and ensure justice for those targeted.
