In a Facebook post on Monday, Mr Zaqy also acknowledged that many in the Muslim community were disappointed and saddened.
“Having worked closely with him on MENDAKI 2030 and TUNAS, I saw firsthand his dedication to the development of our Muslim community, the relationships he nurtured, and the trust he earned. His contributions to our community will not be forgotten,” he wrote in his post.
He added: "As I take on the role of acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs, I do so with humility and a deep sense of responsibility.
"Together with the team, I will do my very best to serve our community and work closely with all our stakeholders in the days ahead."
In a Facebook post on Monday, Minister of Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli urged the community to support Mr Zaqy in his new role.
Mr Masagos served as minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs before Assoc Prof Faishal took on the role in 2025.
He acknowledged Assoc Prof Faishal’s commitment to strengthening families, lowering recidivism, empowering youths and building bonds that held the community together.
“This is a difficult moment for Assoc Prof Faishal, for his family and for the community that he gave so much of himself to,” said Mr Masagos.
Adding that he was deeply saddened to learn about Assoc Prof Faishal’s resignation from politics, Mr Masagos asked Singaporeans to give him and his family privacy and space.
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“Having worked closely with him on MENDAKI 2030 and TUNAS, I saw firsthand his dedication to the development of our Muslim community, the relationships he nurtured, and the trust he earned. His contributions to our community will not be forgotten,” he wrote in his post.
He added: "As I take on the role of acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs, I do so with humility and a deep sense of responsibility.
"Together with the team, I will do my very best to serve our community and work closely with all our stakeholders in the days ahead."
In a Facebook post on Monday, Minister of Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli urged the community to support Mr Zaqy in his new role.
Mr Masagos served as minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs before Assoc Prof Faishal took on the role in 2025.
He acknowledged Assoc Prof Faishal’s commitment to strengthening families, lowering recidivism, empowering youths and building bonds that held the community together.
“This is a difficult moment for Assoc Prof Faishal, for his family and for the community that he gave so much of himself to,” said Mr Masagos.
Adding that he was deeply saddened to learn about Assoc Prof Faishal’s resignation from politics, Mr Masagos asked Singaporeans to give him and his family privacy and space.
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