Can We Help The Homeless By Getting Singaporeans To Open Their Homes?

[@sesshokitten]

I admire the volunteers. I'm too afraid to do this in America. I've seen too many stories of ppl refusing to leave after you take them in

[@bursegsardaukar]

Or worst. They rob you.

[@lynarystic]

I think it depends on the law of the land. American has a lot of laws that doesn't exist in other countries. Where I live, tenant are not protected from overstaying. The land owner "owns" everything sitting on the land. Technically including all the tenants belonging. Anyhow helping, in other ways of still a big positive for the homeless. A warm cooked meal, offer to do their laundry, etc.

[@carissalzl]

Really love this sentence said by Abraham, "A shelter is a place for you to stay in, but a home is where you find what family looks like."

[@ks--2755]

The pap party also don't housed the homeless, why singaporeans want to do it..

[@ashleylim2954]

nice

[@anziar3038]

Those that are "homeless" in s'pore are so not because they cannot afford to own a house. They have inherent problems. The problems lie in themselves. They have only themselves to blame.

[@starshine9836]

Not every one grow up in a healthy environment or has a chance to understand what is healthy. Some watched the parents take drugs, sniff glue, neglected, no parenting, malnourished, fall through the cracks for some time before discovered that they needed help, some sick parents get the child to steal. So how? There are so many sad stories. Some is not that they don't want. They don't know

[@idontbelonganywhere1136]

don’t ever judge other people when you don’t know what they have went through.

[@misakilim0598]

​@@starshine9836This! Like I swear everyone pictures the homeless being cause they waste money etc but forget the children of these people are heavily affected too. Like if their family couldn't even provide the resources to achieve a decent job etc, it's hard to break the cycle of poverty

[@jarrodyuki7081]

i know the chinese greek latin arabic and sanskrit.

[@sankarayavoo7460]

If you go against your family, how do expect to raise a child with values? How would your child view your life and learn from you? Asians are not caucasians, chasing their offspring from the home to fend for themselves. The family cohesion is strong in Asia yet, you chose to stray and complain when going gets tough. That is the reason of family, to be the support when the going gets tough. Maybe schools should teach family values, rather than useless subjects that they may never use in their adult life. And the religious organisations, completely non existent in the education of family values. Change needs to be effected.

[@andymill1953]

Firstly, wow, for the interracial marriage. And that, managed it, Chinese man and malay lady in sg, uncommon, however, I wish you guys have a long lasting marriage Secondly, they are open to helping others, especially those who are strangers, rent free. Thirdly, thank you for helping.

[@red_lantern]

Race should not even be mentioned when it isn't relevant. Andy. That is your issue not theirs.

[@anchored555]

No need to jump on Andy. He just made some realistic points. In an ideal world, everyone would help others regardless of race or religion. In reality however, there are some who are not comfortable with inviting a homeless stranger of another race or religion to share their home even temporarily.

[@andymill1953]

@Anchored thank you. Some people doesn't understand simple English. My comment is not even a racist remark if they ever know how to read.

[@lindc1070]

Inviting any stranger may not be safe, you need to check them out well. It can be dangerous. Am not saying dont do it, just be careful. Better to help them access help. If an organisation arranges it like in this case then fine

[@lindc1070]

​@@andymill1953 yes its not racist at all and its true

[@Tan92lfc]

Don't believe those Homeless folks in London asking for £15 to pay for Hostel for the night. Budget Hostel sold out Way in advance, No vacancy for same day booking. I stayed in between many Hostels for 4 months in early 2022, competition for Private Rentals are cutthroat, during Summer/ Wimbledon week with no booking on hand, I found myself Homeless for 8 nights straight.

[@daviseverywhere]

Bless this couple able to give their blessings to others in need!

[@darrellleong8327]

Cost of shelter shouldn't be allowed to inflate so rapidly over a single year. It's sad to see common folk getting priced out of even basic necessities, while landlords and their agents profiteer from a free market that has run amok. For a developed country it's alarming that we have zero rent protection.

[@Kimtesfaye]

yea bruhv hahah

[@rikirex2162]

u never been a landlord apparently.

[@Kimtesfaye]

@@rikirex2162 sg

[@drawinjackson6324]

Well, becos gov happliy allow property agents to spread falsehood.

[@erictayverystrongimaginati1662]

Human rights/wrong 👻

[@AndrewHahaLee]

People who are up at 6+ and are back after 8+ for 80% of the week, would say they are hardly home.

[@tkyap2524]

There are kind people everywhere. It's help to get back on one's feet that's the long-term solution.

[@Ramy-ql3tr]

The differences between the 2 couples. One is educated and prepared for family life. The other are way in over their heads.

[@thedeenz]

Yes, you may be right that the young couple were in over their heads. But give them a chance, they've been 'punished' enough for their mistake, living rough for that 3 months ain't easy at all. Help them tide through the times of pregnancy until the baby is born, and be firm enough to push them to be independent. I think they'll be more grateful than anything else.

[@samuraiboi2735]

@@thedeenz i think the couple cam take grab jobs if possible because the pay is quite enough to get a small flat tho thats very hard

[@kengleetan63]

To transcend thru different racial barrier and not be judgemental to such ppl in Singapore is extremely rare. This young couple set the standard hopefully for others to follow.

[@michellehavre6821]

HDB will confiscate your flat if you are caught doing it? Help accommodate others is for the private landed class/

[@andyt3343]

love the story, just a real shame we have people who take advantage and steal from those that want to help them in need.. I hope street justice prevails to those that abuse the system and generosity of kind people like Abraham

[@elaineclaire7063]

Abraham is a man full of heart for the homeless, i have volunteered for homeless hearts a few years back and he is indeed a man of faith and direction - that leads the way for the homeless in Singapore.

[@andymill1953]

Yes indeed, faith. However a faith that brought a Chinese man and malay woman, is really wonderful. I know because I was there once, so....

[@ArekSuroboyo1]

Your words is also full of compassion and Holy Spirit inspired. I can feel it

[@elaineclaire7063]

@@ArekSuroboyo1 wow this is the first I heard but thank you for the kind words.

[@ArekSuroboyo1]

@@elaineclaire7063 You have the servant's heart, keep your arms wide open to serve others.

[@elaineclaire7063]

@@ArekSuroboyo1 I appreciate your kind words, from one stranger to another - I definitely will continue to advocate for the voiceless and be of help for anyone who needs me but till than I need to keep working on my cup before I can fill the cup of others.

[@martinlee5850]

“Singaporeans do not want new citizens who do not want to live here but only want the power of the Singapore passport for their convenience and the safe and secure environment for their assets and wealth, ” Mr Singh added. He said Singapore does not want new citizens who are reluctant for their sons to do National Service and people who only want Singapore Citizenship as a stepping-stone to another country but, instead, seek those who have a long-term commitment to Singapore. When asked by Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo if Mr Singh was advocating that such a test should be applied before someone can be considered for permanent residency or citizenship. “I believe it would be helpful so I would advocate for it,” Mr Singh responded while citing the latest Singapore Census report once more.

[@jarrodyuki7081]

You’re right entps or estps who don’t have long term commitment should not be allowed…………. Take in entjs and intjs who have character or estjs……..

[@shammei2679]

Where can i find a shelter in Malaysia?? From Dosmetic Violence abuse?? HELP

[@joy1ess]

to be honest, I know 4 Singaporean couples who are childless and they have many empty rooms in their HDBs. would be interesting what they'd think of this.. they always tell me they're bored or lonely, or asking me out.

[@joy1ess]

but again, this is still just a short term solution, not long term

[@CCPChina]

​@@joy1ess short term solution better than no solution at all

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Be generous towards other in sharing your homes

[@beepb00ppp]

emma is so well spoken

[@marlenesabiooliva7667]

Thank you for being the hands of God here on earth. God bless!

[@yorkiesweetpea23]

It's so sad, that she had to go through that. The husband needs to step it up. There are societies who can help.

[@wennnnn2307]

There are so many vacant rental flats near my area (Bukit Merah). The couple should have notified ComCare and HDB and they will easily get a rental flat for themselves for at least 3 years. That will help them to stand on their own foot.

[@ohmingfeng9351]

ye

[@lucylee3743]

Amen God bless everyone involved

[@Confidence_and_Fitness]

Can why not. PAP members have many houses.....

[@CCPChina]

The gov is sleeping needa kick em out of our country. Replace with a more committed one like Lee Kuan Yew's level of commitment and dedication. Need to vote for opposition against this current ruling regime.

[@joshsmith7699]

Love each other more Love this doc let’s bring rent prices down

[@peterkok3763]

Bravo Singapore

[@GachiTscho]

1:50 the punisher

[@ryerye9019]

I'm surprised to see that Singapore has a homeless problem. Being a small, wealthy and centrally planned island with an "authoritarian democracy" I thought they would have solved this problem. Perhaps, every society needs a permanent underclass to suppress rebellion from those only one step above.

[@anchored555]

Yes, Singapore does have some homeless people, but nothing on the scale of big cities in the US. Our government is also proactive in helping the homeless find temporary shelter, jobs and eventually rent/buy their own home, which isn’t the case in the US.

[@therapistconsultant4287]

Why should we help the homeless when it is PAP's job

[@jarrodyuki7081]

speak with the natives learn any langauges by speakgin with the natives..........................................

[@shammei2679]

How do i a shelter place in Malaysia??

[@matheinazman3448]

As a man, I would never allow my rent to be unpaid & my wife to sleep at the staircase. Let alone while pregnant. There's no excuses for that.

[@ohmingfeng9351]

ye

[@itzSoonz]

he must be a funny man

[@EMOshashou]

​@Yowl he going through horny.

[@hermitcrabinavan7244]

May you walk in his shoes 😅

[@lindc1070]

Why get pregnant if you arent stable financially?

[@cy4330]

It's your choice but 知人知面不知心 , 防人之心不可无 .

[@jarrodyuki7081]

i know the chinese greek latin arabic and sanskrit.....................................

[@muhammadhanif4113]

No you should not. First it's government duty,second you don't let stranger come into your house. It could endanger you.

[@973Gear]

[Talking Point/My General POV about the homeless in Singapore.] I can see the point of opening a room in my house to the homeless. The homeless individual sees this as a point of gratitude and makes it a motivational asset to do whatever that individual to get back on his/her feet. But from my POV, I see 2 key problems. 1) There is a *social stigma* about the homeless. No matter which country you visit (in Europe [London, Paris, Berlin, etc.] , Asia [China, India, etc.], the Americas, Africas, anywhere in any country), the general stigma of homeless people (at least from, my social circles where I brought up the subject of homelessness, a majority from the elderly [the late 50s onwards] to some of my working-class friends) are either *they don't have a family to help them* or *refuse the help from such family members*, or they are *jobless* and they are *lazy*, *refusing to find a job* that allows them to find a place to sleep. 2) In my personal opinion, when I am letting a homeless person live in an empty room in my house for a few weeks, there is a certain *unknown factor* to such a unique individual like him/her. From my perspective, I am always worried about a few things when I let said homeless individual stay in my house: - Are they gonna do anything that might *implicate me as a homeowner?* (committing crimes of a nefarious nature like r***, m****r, dr**s, th**t, etc. ) - Will my family members (as mentioned in my first point, some of them are the elderly, drilled with *traditional mindsets* from their family members) accept this move, and cause *any problems* to these individuals (trash-talking, bullying, a***e, etc.), who is willing to stay in my house while they get back on their feet? In conclusion, I believe in my POV is this: Letting a homeless individual into my house to stay for a certain time period agreed upon *poses a certain level of risk* to me, my family members, and my sanity. And because of these points and the issues that I brought up earlier, controversially I would say that I am going to be one of the individuals that *will not open my door* to the homelessness. That said though, the issue of homelessness *needs to be brought up more often* in our dynamic modern environment like Singapore, and also in social debating circles. As the rate of inflation *increases proportionately* to the cost of living, the issue of homelessness needs to be brought up more often, especially in Parliament as a point of debate. Eventually, this problem cannot be ignored. *I'm looking at you, America.* If you have a different opinion, you are welcome to educate me on the subject. Thank you for reading this.

[@jessicaregina1956]

Of course, ask all the single guys to home all the single young teen runaways, the que will be longer than hello Kitty

[@jarrodyuki7081]

you ahve to have an agressviie approach twoards life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! get me more supplies weapons.

[@ML.0001]

This is not practical. You want to help to show you are very kind but you offer a couple of weeks help. I mean after that you gonna ask her to leave? Times up Bye! Might as well don't help. This is for self gratification. Also, don't you think this will give sex predators chance to take in homeless single ladies so they can rape them?

[@awkwardsmile]

Then let them stay there forever? You typing this is easier said than done

[@fin788]

Lol if pap arent doing anything, why shud singaporeans help? In turn pap will be more lazy because they know singaporeans will do instead of them.

[@CCPChina]

Bad gov in your country i pity u

[@fin788]

@@CCPChina no need pity. I dont care too. Just focusing on my life

[@krisnanstravelvlogscomings3893]

Lepak lepak relac relac

[@AB-rg2nt]

Malays

[@briarshard2871]

That was not a nice thing to say, these problems are not limited to a specific race. There are a myriad of other factors like finance, culture, upbringing, outlook etc

[@itzSoonz]

@@briarshard2871 ok

[@chewupcookie]

?

[@chewupcookie]

they cant choose what race they want to be born in

[@sitibear]

There are Chinese people that are homeless also what. This is not about race. I guess there are people who love to stir such things

[@megaredkentadate9834]

I prefer to know that chio bu who is a volunteer. Haha