tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post2073919846789234316..comments2024-02-14T04:53:18.295-08:00Comments on Singapore Dissident: Singapore, not for Indians or MalaysGopalan Nairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15399145588654603667noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-39009993239724201552012-11-06T01:11:07.482-08:002012-11-06T01:11:07.482-08:00I am an Indian and had a singapore trip and had to...I am an Indian and had a singapore trip and had to admit I did face racist mentality from Chinese Singaporeans. None of them was willing to assist an Indian guy asking for direction and their attitude was understandably racist. A bus driver was totally rude in reacting when I mentioned I do have exact change but hopefully an indian helped me at that time. I do see the difference in the way Chinese Singaporeans react when they see an Indian tourist compared to others say a cacausian Tourist. <br />Most of the Chinese had terrible english and takes a lot of time to understand what they meant. <br /><br />After Singapore, I had a Malaysia trip and need to admit that it was a breeze, the local were really hospitable and sincere in assisting.<br /><br />-Afzal, IndiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-12505648859507176132011-02-18T04:13:26.835-08:002011-02-18T04:13:26.835-08:00Nice article. Unfortunately, you Sir yourself, see...Nice article. Unfortunately, you Sir yourself, seem to be biased towards Chinese. <br /><br />I am not Chinese but I understand the importance of knowing it in years to come and even now.<br /><br />I can understand how it feels to be surrounded by more hard working and better work ethic minded Chinese. I am sure if one feels Singapore is too biased he/she can always migrate to other countries like you mentioned. Unfortunately, once they are out of Singapore they'll realise how bad it was of them to leave Singapore.<br /><br />XZR<br />LondonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-5648142174281529832011-01-20T18:42:27.045-08:002011-01-20T18:42:27.045-08:00Long Live Sir Gopalan Nair. I'm a 28 year old ...Long Live Sir Gopalan Nair. I'm a 28 year old Chinese Filmmaker in Singapore helping out the opposition. I would definitely love to make a documentary about you and your views. We need a dose of right wing policy sir!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-32038691078634529522011-01-07T07:25:04.785-08:002011-01-07T07:25:04.785-08:00i feel the racism, even in the office i work in. s...i feel the racism, even in the office i work in. singapores meritocratic you say, but the merits that i earn from completing my junior college years do not get me respect i rightfully deserve. just because of my race and the colour of my skin, i've been a victim of racism. it would be a dream of mine to be the one to put an end to this because i love singapore and i do not want her to crumble. for now, all who have been victims of racism, like this tamil teenager, i leave you with this. "The best response to provocation, is better performance." Live by it and earn your places in respectable institutions rightfully. we need to change the way things are going around here, at least if we see past 2012 :)ThEDISSapOintEDSiNgAP0R3Annoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-65660889381278327132010-07-06T07:21:57.485-07:002010-07-06T07:21:57.485-07:00In the IT industry, I think the Indians are very c...In the IT industry, I think the Indians are very competitive. We are much more knowledgeable than our Chinese employers, but their ungraceous rudeness and discourteous manner with their backward Singlish drove many of us away to countries like US and Canada. Many of my compatriots told me they cannot live in such a discourteous society. Even with our rampant poverty in India, we are respectful humans unlike the Chinese in Singapore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-16960850073508109272010-07-03T13:28:13.330-07:002010-07-03T13:28:13.330-07:00All chinese are indeed not racist,They are indeed ...All chinese are indeed not racist,They are indeed racist indians and malays,I am aware of that.But racisim percieved by "chinese" (racist chinese) have far deep impact on life's of the minorty's.As they exercise control over poltical and economic entity's in singapore.If the entire minorty's refused an ethnic chinese a Job apportunity,given large chinese population (around 75 %),the indiviual would have no problem finding a Job.The same scenario,but this time the entire chinese community refused a minorty (indian or malay) for a job postion (maybe he prefer's main-land chinese),It would cause massive jobless population among the minorty's ,followed by social problems.As the entire economy of singapore is dominated by the "Elite" chinese,in case of dsicrimmination it's indeed devastating.<br /><br />I agree the 25% of the population are indeed,made of minorty's.But your argument that they contributed this govt coming to power is invalid.The govt had actually implemanted an ethinic quota system,restricting ethinic minority to be less than 13 to 15% in HDB Flats or Housing estates.The chinese population at large,exist as majority in all constituencies.Thoese constiuency which used to have large minorgty's are merged with other constiuceny,where chinese are in the majority.Malay and Indian dwelling's of the past had been forcfully uprooted and the resident's scattered across the island.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-80408909322120539642010-07-03T10:43:56.868-07:002010-07-03T10:43:56.868-07:00Singapore is fast becoming a chinese city. School ...Singapore is fast becoming a chinese city. School names, road names, programmes in buses, shop signs are all turning into chinese. I am ashamed of my Malay brethen who voted this govt in every election. Anything the PAP does is geared towards making Singapore into a satelite city of China. They even tried to change the national anthem and pledge! Singapore is a multicultural city, not a chinese one!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-53423652585377360492010-07-02T21:34:39.669-07:002010-07-02T21:34:39.669-07:00I am a chinese. But I am not a racist . In fact mo...I am a chinese. But I am not a racist . In fact most of the chinese are not racists . In fact we are the victims under this system . Please do not mix up racist citizens with racist govt. I do think the the post of PM should be rotated among different races to prevent racist govt from exist . Because I prefer a down to people and fair govt, be it malay, indian, or other races, than a unrealistic selfish, money minded, arrogant, autocratic govt . In fact this govt has made disharmony among our different races . The harmony displayed is just on surface. in fact most of the chinese here are suffering as they are just used by the govt for purpose. Other races also have some responsibilities to blame for electing this govt. Without their purporting of this govt, (about 25% of the population is non chinese), do you think our present govt can rule for 50 years that long?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-57369043761068223712010-07-02T11:21:00.141-07:002010-07-02T11:21:00.141-07:00Hey you Malay person reading this, open your eyes ...Hey you Malay person reading this, open your eyes to the discrimination inflicted to your race in your own country by the Chinese Singaporeans. Its true that you are disadvantaged both financially and academically by this very discrimination, instituted by the very government that you voted in. Please consider leaving Singapore, not because you are a quitter, but to save your dignity from continuous oppression. Do not complain that you cannot emigrate because of a lack of education or finances. Do not complain anymore, period! Just move out of Singapore and start life anew in a foreign land. I guarantee that you will be much more happier with more opportunities available to you than in Singapore. Just like how I did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-74225332030678172522010-07-02T04:57:23.105-07:002010-07-02T04:57:23.105-07:00You have a deep insight into the mind of LKY. He i...You have a deep insight into the mind of LKY. He is basically an english man trying hard to be a china man. He by three-legging and boot-licking China he hope he can become one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-9475886985564476902010-07-02T04:05:37.851-07:002010-07-02T04:05:37.851-07:00singaporean malays are not just blind but also in ...singaporean malays are not just blind but also in denial...totally brainwashedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-4781512403310366622010-07-01T10:10:50.858-07:002010-07-01T10:10:50.858-07:00I am a Malay who has emigrated out of SG. Even tho...I am a Malay who has emigrated out of SG. Even though I have 3 different degrees from Australia, I could not get a decent job in my home country. I was very discriminated against, not because I asked for very high positions, but because I am a Malay. This is the sad reality. The Chinese are very racist indeed in SG. But I will have the last laugh. With global warming, I am actually the lucky one as I now live in a big country with a lot of land and can actually live life. How I wish my family members back in SG are not as blind as they are with the situation in SG.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081742307252789733.post-59513502425172095402010-07-01T09:27:29.755-07:002010-07-01T09:27:29.755-07:00This is indeed a dangerous trend,the educated mino...This is indeed a dangerous trend,the educated minorty's will be first one to flee from the island.Their less educated brethren will be trapped.There large influx of migrants from china (without knowledge of english and local culture) will have a deep impact in the long run.It was even reported china born children tend to<br />mix with their own country-men,even when studying in our local schools (Be it secondary schools,ITE,Polytechnics and universitys),Though govt have taken some step's to intergrate this people with our locals,it seems majority are comfortable with their own kind.(which is<br />also found with migrant indians<br />as well)<br /><br />Even in HDB block's you can see china-born nationals forming close cohesion between themselves....Let's assume in the near future,their children who brought up with<br /> this mentality,will someday become<br />an MP or a Minster.<br /><br />There will certainly be a strain in<br />bilateral relations between their neigbours partcularly Indonesia and malaysia.Though chinese are majority in this Island,but in this region,they are<br /> still a tiny minority.Good bilateral relationships between the Malaysian's<br />Barisan National party and Indonesia's Golkar party had lead to a more peacefull coexistence.Ignorning this would be serious mistake.Given,the rise in Islamisation in this region,there is possiblty in the near future,Islamic-based poltical party's might come to power in<br /> this nations and the future leader's might lack foresight to establish good relations with them.<br />Then we can see the rise in terrosim activties ,evetually It will mark the beginning of the end.<br /><br />A Rebel leader once quoted "<br />WHEN THE OPPRESSED PUSHED TO THE LIMIT,SOMETIMES THERE IS NO OTHER<br />WAY BUT TO FIGHT BACK...WITH WHATEVER MEANS AVALIABLE..."<br />----------------------------------Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com