Look, persistently questioning Malay loyalty cannot lead to any good for any of us in Singapore. I sincerely hope policymakers and their supporters realise how increasingly indefensible the current approach is. From a purely pragmatic perspective too.For a while now we’ve seen the pull of transnational ethnic/religious identities competing with our national one; one which …
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This is the final article on More Than Just, a closed-door series of three dinner conversations on race and racism in Singapore. Over 20 participants attended all three sessions and were chosen to reflect the diversity of Singapore. Names are withheld for confidentiality, to provide a safe, open space, for honest conversations. Read the first …
“I WAS the only Malay in the section, the rest of them (Chinese) refused to speak in English,” said a 34-year old, recounting his National Service training days. “For the first month every day,” he reminded them, so that he could fullfil his duties, be part of the team, but eventually he gave up. “I …