Are Singaporeans more united or divided? | Youths ask DPM Lawrence Wong

Are there more things that divide than bind us in multicultural Singapore? And how can we better bridge those differences? Youths share with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong their concerns about polarisation on issues like race, religion and sexuality.
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[@thefranxon]

"There are more issues that divide us than connect us." 1, Some issues are mountains, some are peanuts. You don't count issues, you weigh them. If we agree to disagree, what's our "connectedness" score now? 2. Define "divided". Again, define "diversity (of opinions)". If we have a disagreement, do we have a diversity of opinions or are we divided? 3. "Connected" is not the opposite of "divided", "united" is. Should I feel divided when I don't feel "connected" with you? Certainly not! It's perilous! 君子和而不同。

[@JimmyYuen-n5n]

I recall in the earlier days in the days before hotel industry was eben founded before hotel marco polo was there one of the first hotel thr general rule was the maximium amount anyone csn bring in and out of singapore on tourist passport was only maximum singapore two hundred dollars the borders were closed my relative then a superintendent in customs a eurasisn who went home to uk

[@lilianteo3229]

I think getting to the root of what, why, how one thinks or arrived at one's own view, is a great compromise to work among the minds of others for a good cause.

[@sleepy_dobe]

The school uniforms are so that everyone dresses the same, and there would be less comparisons, less differentiation among the students. Scrap it so that religious communities can wear their respective clothing items indicative of their faith will have unintended effects that, I believe, are not conducive for society and school-going children. The rich will start turning up in their branded clothes and bling while the poor may end up with really old clothes. Tell me, what do you imagine will happen in the schools when such a scenario is played out? Automatically, the poor will be shunned, or worse, made fun of, while the rich will be pandered to by their peers, maybe even their teachers, perhaps in the hopes of riding on their coat-tails? It's not an intended outcome, but certainly one that will naturally occur if school uniforms are no longer required.

[@fangyinlee7643]

What do you think why special need child need to wear a uniform to show they are in special need school? Why 18 years old in ITE need to wear uniform vs poly and JC. The question is would it be inclusive if we are able to see these physical difference.

[@johnlim1678]

@@fangyinlee7643 Above 18 considered adult?

[@lingth]

@@fangyinlee7643 JC need to wear uniforms also. the need for uniforms seems to vary with insitutions. Polytechnics and University seems to favor the uniformless identity,

[@lingth]

in the past like the 1980s, since everyone had to wear the same school uniforms, we can spot the "richer" kids by the Shoes they wear.. like the more common ones wore China branded "Panda" white shoes, for like $5 or so, while those wearing the more expensive "BM2000" would draw attention with like ""woah..." and the other difference is in the pencils, regular kids use Pencils that need to be sharpened with like 10cents sharpeners and stand near the waste paper basket to let the pencil shavings drop inside. Richer kids will whip out their Desktop Sharpers with a rotating lever to sharpen, which the top of the line will take out their $6 PENTEL SHAKER Mechanical pencils and shake it loudly in class to show off their latest pencil. in the canteen, the RICHER Kids will Hang around the drinks Stall with 60 cents YAKAULT or VITAGEN and drink bottles after bottles of it. while the poorer students will pay 10cents for a cup of cold cordial drink like "orange" or barley syrup with water. or watered down soya bean milk. Poorer students walk home from school or take public bus, Richer students have parents who can afford to pay for monthly school bus fees or even drive to school to fetch their kids. so while uniforms try to unite the students, the students know by look, who is from the richer familes, or have richer parents.

[@merrilllee4878]

Well I for one will agree that school uniforms should be done away with. Then again I don't see how the current uniforms should take precedent over religious clothing or why can't they be worn together? Schools should instead place a modest dress code for all students to abide by rather than a compulsory uniform. Students would regardless of status or wealth be separated into different cliques and groups anyways.

[@tpt8476]

I am pleasantly surprised that SG youths are meaningfully engaged in so many social issues. Kudos to them. esp @24:50

[@TamMahd]

At the ripe old age of 65, having witnessed our birth as an independent nation and all the struggles we experienced to get to where we are today,as a multi-ethnic and diverse society, I am glad to witness a forum like this where we are able to engage someone from leadership in an inclusive and open discussion.More can be done to correct the mistakes past policies that adversely effect this idea and notion of inclusivity in very specific areas that involve conscription (for example).More can be done so that all(and not just some) of us can meaningly contribute to this very important aspect of our nationhood. Please continue these forums from time to time, so that we can, as people and government can make the right connections to move our country forward into the future. Majulah Singapura !!!

[@MyMrGreedy]

Yes, but so call majority group, especially Gov Level hasn't done any, it's frustrating.

[@JimmyYuen-n5n]

Also i remembers that at one time the bank of china was closed and lots of nan tah university ĺost popularity amongs locals

[@JimmyYuen-n5n]

Also should one like to migrate to the west each child from that family must deposit 200 thoussnds to br deposited with their or even to have a child born in their land there was a saying tje fastest way to america the american dream is to be born there

[@zenweaver]

About 20% of the population are "No Religion" according to the last census.Hope these people are not forgotten.

[@gotchie1591]

wahahhaha... RELIGION IS FAKE dude.. Gods are Fake..waahhahahah

[@eddymohd5282]

With all due respect, gd morning Sir DP Minister Lawrence Wong Sir. Dated 17th February 2023. Day: Friday. Happy Friday everyone here.. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🤗🤗✌✌❤

[@eddymohd5282]

With all due respect, good morning Sir DP Minister Lawrence Wong. Sincerely, I'm still be with you Sir. I've been with you eversince before you becomes DP Minister, and I'm still be with you. Loyal is my name Sir.. 🤗🤗🕊🕊🦋🐾🐾✌💜❤.

[@AngieleowHoon]

My brother and sister-in-law are Ukraine. I am partially Japanese and Ukraine. After going to Toronto for more than 6 mths and under my brother supervision who was a Sec. School teacher for 5 yrs, I am taught to be always on my tip-toe especially towards matters affecting me.

[@64ytb]

Tolerance and Oneness. Tolerance comes from the mind. Oneness comes from the heart. Beyond tolerance is Oneness.

[@mccaboy]

Beyond oneness nothingness

[@eddymohd5282]

Love Hope Faith Peace Harmony Respect.

[@eddymohd5282]

With All Due Respect, Greetings Respected DP Minister Lawrence Wong Sir As Well As Others Too. Dated 5th May 2023. Day: Friday. Time: 0240hrs. #Agree Without Being Disagree. #transition #extramile #strengthenOurIdentity #compromise. #StrongerTogather #StayUnited Regardless Of Race Culture Sexuality Or Religions #Section 377A #peace #harmony

[@eddymohd5282]

#perspective and #views. There are Unity In Several Segments And Division are less but still exist in matters that are not in good terms such as FTAs And CECA. Yes Sir, We can't pls everyone. Conflicting Views And Interest. #StayUnited Regardless Of Race Language or Religions #StongerTogather #workinprogress. Continuation of Unity In Diversity through harmonious events, productive interactions among several races to knows and respect each other cultural practise 20:53 s and conduct a conducive embients and environment to comprehent and respect each other faith Harmoniously. Sensitive Issues that comes to discussions should be respected in a form of agree even without being disagree so as to avoid conflict or other unpleasant circumstances.

[@eddymohd5282]

With All Due Respect, Greetings DP Minister Lawrence Wong Sir As Well As Several Others. Dated: 12th May 2023. Day: Friday. Time: 1835hrs. #Bless Friday To All.. We #love💜 Our Country Singapore 🇸🇬🤗🤗💜

[@abrahamshek4596]

DPM is indeed a blessing for Singapore

[@wolf-insheepclothing23]

🤣🤣🤣

[@faythang2513]

Yes i second this

[@tan83ful]

Make my toes laugh. We need more opposition in parliament..

[@dawn5428]

i think singapore is perfect, cause they choose their own people over foreigners, they dont let in criminal migrants..singapore is the best in the world, the most perfect place to me..

[@ngcheehaojames7509]

LGBT Singaporeans are just as important as other Singaporeans. Thank you.

[@et6064]

Thank you Minister

[@johnlim1678]

If we have Australian students (who wants to wear jeans & tee shirts, China students (who wants to wear cheong sum), India Sikhs (who wants to wear turbans), Arabic students (who wants to wear veils and tudongs) , etc etc, the what is the meaning of " school uniforms " ? What do you think ? LW already said we are a CIRCULAR STATE and COMPROMISE leh . Please try and understand the word " uniform" leh.

[@MeiHengIntra]

It's a “secular” state, meaning non-religious, not “circular” state, meaning round.

[@ivangim1]

@@MeiHengIntra Correct, Janet.

[@merrilllee4878]

Heh uniforms are an outdated policy and should be done away with.

[@NorAdilahAhmad-cg7ei]

I get your point,,,your Buddhist monks only wearing,,,Cheong Sam is culture not religious wear😊

[@kyouichilogpose8059]

I followed this conversation and I have a question: Although in our grandparents or parents time, maybe the income to housing ratio is relatively similar. However it’s also mentioned in this talk that we CANNOT expect the same GDP growth anymore. So can we say that in this generation since we will not expect high GDP growth and we have high population growth, job competition AND housing to income ratio stays relatively the same while at the same time housing sizes decreased rapidly. The wealth accumulated by our grandparents generation is passed to NEW citizens. Question 2) can this generation of Singaporean then proclaim that we are WORSE off compared to our grandparents and parents generation? Considering the fact that they were in the developing ERA and we are actually WORSE off. MOREOVER, the housing size shrink extremely a lot as well. So MOM, HDB and ICA should reconsider their positions. DECISIVELY and SWIFTLY before all the accumulated trust crash? I love the effort by DPM Wong. However looking at this video the second time, together with all the consolidated points allowed me to reason why this generations is feeling what they are feeling.

[@asky368ify]

The gahmen has forgotten who are the ones that help built Singapore. There should be a distinct difference between local born citizens and new citizens. The new citizens are benefitting at the expense of locals and this is extremely unfair. And why are locals serving national service? to defend the foreigners? Many new citizens are excuse from NS by the way. This to me is absolute nonsense and the hugh influx of foreigners will corrode our SG identity. So much contradiction that the SG gahmen did not addressed. The pappy gahmen is just a bunch of minister betraying their own local born citizens for their own benefits and wasting tax payers money.

[@Akj6zmdteuxze]

Why not ? The future is yours , you play a part to be the game changer . U have to fight for ur future, why are u expecting the country to do it for u? Btw, none of the generation before you had it much easier than you. They had their own rat race and some made it some didn’t , that’s life. It starts with a change of mindset .

[@Jack-hy2ki]

@asky368ify many also forgotten our forefathers are migrants and new citizens. Now those who born here are becoming xenophobic and hate the migrants and new citizens. What a joke.

[@kyouichilogpose8059]

@@Jack-hy2ki xenophobic is an OVERLY used words. Basically in my reply I’m pointing out the reason of the so called describe xenophobia. As a problem because WE AGREE that we will not expect high GDP growth. BUT WE are bringing in more foreign talents. THIS does not tele. More workers more GDP if the GDP is not growing then where are the productivity of the workers you’re bringing doing ? THERE IS a problem. Geddit ? Are you so blind to pick up meanings ? Or are you a BOT that is just trying to shoot down sensible opinion in replacement of big words? Lame

[@kyouichilogpose8059]

@@Jack-hy2ki adding on .. in this generation. You even have SUNDAY banking. How is this not enough ? And this is just one example.

[@troygundam]

seriously are those Question pre screen ????

[@kahfeiching6177]

I have a question. What if the people who are coursing scoal diving are people who are in power? For example teachers, leaders in companies, or any other form of leadership positions?

[@lilianteo3229]

With a positive approach of the truths collectively does implement the drive with solutions to make changes & adjustments for the better.

[@Confidence_and_Fitness]

Why not rich pap pay $750K COE for second car? 10% duty stamp for 2nd property and 20% duty stamp for 3rd property..

[@tangt4860]

Rather than giving air to such a petty issue, Lawrence must pursue the evitable losses of investment by govt linked boards from Lehman Brothers mainly by the PAP TCs to the most recent FTX by Temasek throughout the last 20 years because they obtain national funding and the culprits must be held accountable. To allow this pattern of simply doing nothing but internal checks and investigation is not enough to deter the wily individuals in those organisation from planning more raids on the national treasury and they are confident they will get away lightly with it because the politicians that approve those fund transfers will have more to lose besides credibility and thus they are emboldened knowing very well power will try to cover up for them as much as possible and simply gloss over the whole matter. You cannot expect to keep increasing never ending cycles of taxes, transport fares and levies just to make up for the losses due to the irresponsible decision of a few without reprisal. Singapore should learn well from Anwar's Reformasi victory because even the Singapore dollar quickly lost value the moment his leadership was announced.

[@jay8874]

We have to respect all race and religious and live peacefully together . We cannot touch on race and religion no hatred one another so that let us live in peace togetherness from my opinion avoid if we want cause sensative.We want Peace together.

[@AntonetteChan-dj8zu]

I need to constantly educate people to respect one another or regardless of differences...even in workplace to respect each other for differences...even the Human resources need to be educated!!

[@ttkoh123]

New Citizen "at prime career age" are exempted While 127 types of Good Paying jobs are traded in CECA. Why?

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Simple. Becos opposition supporters are lousy in their job and afraid of competition due to their laziness.

[@joshuajoke5743]

Didn’t know CECA were getting opportunities like SAP schools and Mandarin speaking jobs which are not available to our Malays and Indians

[@MorendraNodi]

lol another delusional guy who got his "info" from telegram and tiktok. Where did u find this info that Trade agreements also include "giving jobs" to foreigners! may be you are not qualified enough but think you deserve well-paid job just for being a Singapore citizen?

[@cnachopchopnewsagency]

These youths feel like they are so good.

[@vancekang]

And maybe they are?

[@alpinexy7773]

they are much better than self-entities useless boomers with their loutish attitudes

[@mccaboy]

Virtue signalling

[@shadowj3311]

@@vancekang till they proof their value before that they are nothing.

[@vancekang]

@@shadowj3311 lol and you have shown your value? by what metric? 🤣

[@ongernie7216]

The PAP favourite past time is finding fault with the opposition politician. Why can't they work together with them, instead? That is quite obvious, so how can we work together.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Actually not finding fault but giving fault to find. Why not ask opposition to work tgt with the ruling party and not always opposed for the sake of opposing?

[@shadowj3311]

Opposition party needs to show some value for working with. Singaporean did give them chances however after so many years what has they done ? Besides the corruption case in alijunied GRC town councilor case.

[@merrilllee4878]

@@Jack-hy2ki why need to work with ruling party when ruling party can literally pass any bill through regardless of oppositions take on it.

[@logicrule]

Oppositions are too polarised at the moment, they are the extremists in our society.

[@merrilllee4878]

@@logicrule wow that sentence shows just how sheltered you are from the world. The oppositions in SG are FAR from extremist.

[@1965Singaporean]

I suspect our CPF not much money left. That why PAP need this infavourable policy of importing citizens and PR. We need more people to build the CPF pyramid.

[@leonardcheong2511]

What if asking for the “maximum” for some marginalised groups is just asking to be treated equally or to be seen as equal/human in our society?

[@heidi-hu1tv]

These sort of platforms frequently exist before a General Election takes place. Many of the responses lack real voice, but a very rehearsed response that is playing a role and is not authentic. Issues are not discussed nor disputed and the moderator is evidently biased. This is not an open discussion, but excessively curated and manufactured. Many in the forum agreed society is not inclusive. The youth from various opposing parties must be invited to participate. As long this bad practice continues, SIngapore society will not ever be inclusive.

[@jay8874]

I agreed with Our DPM Lawrence try to be better then racist or talk about politic .Yes in fact let us be happy togetherness live side by side after all we all human being .My family have all the races right is right wrong is wrong..Even our DPM Teo C..H and Our Law and Home k.Shanmugam also ever said ST I Quote No racial discrimination in Singapore.in regard to work place School .My 49 years on the ground I fully aware .If anything not presentable give them our view or feedback and see if still cover up with the receiver write to the attention to higher lever .As a Goverment side will act as good listeners Let u😢s be peace together we can. This from my view.

[@keemarotichai]

on one hand we tell ourselves we are a tolerant people, on the other we place limits on what certain communities can or cannot wear . if we are inclusive, then include uniforms that are catered to the various religious groups. malaysia is not a Muslim country, for example, it has uniform allowances for students/workers to wear outfits that include students and workers regardless of their religious beliefs and practices. that balance is achieved. that is a hallmark of a truly inclusive society. not like us here. we are fooling ourselves, rather delusional.

[@SebastianYap-xj9ju]

People at top universities have to agree to work together for the people who lack universities qualifications

[@choonsengteo9694]

How to have more people coming to Singapore?

[@christophers2937]

The forum does not include other voices. It seemed to be from the DPM. Why not include LOP ( Leader of Opposition). This would make those questioning able to discern well and decide for themselves

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Huh? LOO does not make policies. LOO only oppose the policies for the sake of opposing.

[@kiattat4409]

youth forum lah dey... how old is the LOP?

[@theloyalistspeaks]

@@kiattat4409 LKK lao kokok

[@kiattat4409]

@Seeyou Seemee no one is stopping you from creating a youtube channel with unscripted and unvetted questions?

[@Jack-hy2ki]

@seeyouseemee3863 how u know? U there or u scripted the questions?

[@ttkoh123]

Own ask Own question and Own answer and one way speaker with one way censorship in place? Goes to show why the needs to read widely.

[@jimbaranresidence8]

So wats the youth age range?

[@aaaa-vq1fp]

Indonesia and Malaysia government schools have uniforms but still able to wear headscarf and cover themselves. So...

[@spiderjump]

indonesia and malaysia are muslim countries.

[@zenweaver]

Is the mandarin collar shirt back in fashion or am i missing something

[@tankman20064]

FAQ questions ?

[@Jpkarthik-n4h]

Mr. Minister I know Singapore is very good in Trade & technology, could u please concentrate more on Sports so u can have Strong Leadership Tag, if not big, start it now at all places If required give more eggs into society for that purpose, thanks.

[@BruhTubs]

So let's not ignore race and accept our politicians who make comments like: " Singapore is not ready for an Indian PM".

[@lachday4971]

In practice it seems Chinese language skills are more important than top grades.

[@ttkoh123]

Nice Selection of Props and fixtures. Well done PAP!

[@johnlim1678]

important? :- )

[@eddymohd5282]

We can't please everyone. Unity in Diversity. Live harmonisely then.. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

Oh this one is easy to answer. Just stop conversing in English and speak in dialects. You will immediately see what kind of friends and people you are surrounded by. So are Singaporeans divided or united? You will have a easy answer in life for that. I am educated and live in fine tapestry since birth but I find people everywhere including many Singaporeans are ugly in nature. Not looks. The heart and the mental state.

[@RosettaGR396]

Well English is an universal language, why not use it as an option.

[@93hothead]

You may have schizophrenia

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

Because only by enabling and putting on a deliberate presumed handicap on yourself then can you see how others will react and treat you. That is their truest behaviour and value. I do this on occasions to see who and what I am dealing with in life. And to that second guy who appear in my thread do show some respect and watch your tone as your reply reflect more about yourself than others in the end. I find you rude and condescending with that attitude of yours.

[@2000frenzee]

whats the name of that female host in yellow?

[@reynoldlim3206]

It's a personal choice that divide us.. so are u also saying Malay wear hijab.. Chinese wear cheong Sam, Indian also wear their traditional to school..?? all this is dividing urself from others.. y ask for this n that leh?? The more specially treated also means u more divided from others.. there would b more inclusive if u r not treated specially n u still asked to b specially treated instead??

[@yusufbest4475]

For muslims, hijab is compulsory. Not asking for special treatment but the right to practise thats all. Pls be more emphatic and understanding

[@reynoldlim3206]

@@yusufbest4475 Compulsory as in religion not for Singapore.. religion practice is dividing us.. pls b emphatic to free thinker.. unless there is no differences, reality points out it's different is considered a division.. what is different is different.. if there is no differences, it is a lie..

[@reynoldlim3206]

It's not asking for rights to practice only, it's asking for overall rights in parliament.. it's a Singapore parliament remember clearly.. Singapore already includes all races n religion, y must pass through Singapore parliament??

[@brynwhitehead1731]

Exactly

[@eddymohd5282]

Yes. Views are their personal perceptions. Stop critizing their views. Its demoralizing if such views are being treated such. VIEWS.. ✌✌✌

[@eddymohd5282]

I think the majority now are United. Less are not United.

[@sanmugamchandran9086]

O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Alquran 49:13

[@Patrick-qf9xo]

His view will always be positive but sometimes the negative does compliment the positive like thief and the police without negativity how is positivity going to exist if there is no bad how is good going to exist

[@asky368ify]

Gahmen planning for 6.9 million population. Once you graduated, wages will be further depressed. Not forgetting the effects of increase inflation and overcrowding the addition 900,000 foreigners that the gahmen intends to bring in. Current population standing at 6 million already so crowded with no breathing space. Once we reach 6.9 million, unemployment rate will be risen to a new high. mainly hitting the PMETs and new graduates. Unemployment rate in SG does not reflect the true scenario. SG has one of the highest UNDER-EMPLOYMENT rate in the world. We have one of the most difficult degrees to pass in local university but also one of the highest percentage of graduates driving Grab and doing Grabfood. Isn't this moving towards the direction of many communist countries where many of their graduates there are working as factory production operators?

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Crowded? Where? U been to hongkong? Sg has the lowest unemployment rate in the world. Graduate doing grab is a choice. Also sorry to say the weakest and lousiest will be eliminated.

[@thatone8085]

Complain & complain. Please migrate to sri lanka and save that country. Advise sri lanka government how to run theirs if you are so clever and you can see the dangers and the future of mankind. Which country is perfect ? I hope you are the future PM to solve and improve all problems. But talking is so cheap ,actually free . But i also thought you would not last 24 hrs. Maybe you can only handle making instant noodles. Talk is so cheap. Next time apply to be a singapore or sri lanka minister .

[@asky368ify]

@@thatone8085 No need to be perfect, just dont betray the interest of local born citizens after we help built the country to first world nation. And who are you to comment to ask people to move out after we have serve NS and sacrifice so much for our nation. It is our right to ask the gahmen not to betray our welfare for their own benefits and for the benefits of foreigners. It is only natural for us to voice out when we see every single policies is drafted to let foreigners benefit at our expense. This is a normal response.

[@thatone8085]

@@asky368ify Every born singaporean has a right to say what he wants to say but don't break the law. Not happy ,migrate lah . What's wrong with that if someone is so upset ? Many thousands have left singapore in the past. Come election ,just elect your favourite party. What's so difficult about that ? I am born here , was with the army for 20 years and left at 35. Now a happy civilian. Just spend less will go a long way. Are you telling me it is a crime to say please leave ? Tourists and PR have no rights and animals too on singapore issues. But i do know you and i have no rights to say about malaysia anwar's government. It is a born citizen's right to say what is in his mind. If you want to protest ,go to hong lim park but please apply license. Know your rights first so the police won't come after you. That is not even vulgar.

[@asky368ify]

@@thatone8085 another Bas tard bully me. Ask me migrate after sacrificing my entire life for this country. So sad. Everybody want to bully locals. Let me tell you this, I have the right to comment when I see things are not properly managed. But you have no right to suggest that I should migrate. Who the fu k you think you are. you are jus a fu kin idiot.

[@franciscody9622]

Definitely more divided as shown be steady decline in voters support for PAP. The last GE in 2020 showed a 10% drop in support for PAP resulting in a loss of a 2nd GRC. The previous GE in 2016 was a "fluke" because LKY passed away in 2015. Many voters voted for PAP to "thank" him. The steady decline resume in 2020. A further drops of around 10% can see support for PAP going below 50%. This will be a turning point, a "game changer". It will confirm that regime change is in the cards.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

U want regime changed? Think carefully. The dropped might be becos of ppl got fooled by opposition lies and manipulation by saying "don't worry. PAP will still be the gov. Vote for the opposition." aka free riding.

[@theloyalistspeaks]

Change to what? Unity government ar lol

[@lingth]

i suspect there will come a time the ruling party is NON PAP, but the BIGGER question is SO WHAT Happens after that Lets IMAGINE in 20XX year, Workers Party for example won marjority and becomes the PM. Will they (WP) follow the same stragtery that works OR maybe they will REVERSE all the Things PAP does, and make their votes happy and vote for them again after 5 years.. instead of doing whats right. Its easy to do things like change GST to 3% again, or better no more GST, and min pay for all set at $2000, or flats susidy increase, or scrape the Min Sum to withdraw CPF.. reminds me of the USA show, the PURGE, lol..just kidding Sure ppl will rejoice, and such maybe nothing bad will happen for 5 or 10 years,, as Singapore's reverses drop lower.. like what LKY says Slay the Goose that lays the golden eggs, until you find one day maybe 15 years later, when a new crisis happens.. we run out of funds. a new pandemic?? or maybe Rising Sea waters and need to build higher. I just hope it wont happen before i die.. if the fools want a new party to lead Singapore.. sure i hope i am 70 or 80 by then and wont be ard longer to see it.. i dun want Singapore to be split over mulitple parties fighting over control like Malaysia...

[@thatone8085]

Regime change coming ? Invite umno pn , ph and dap to singapore . Do you think this is good ? Let najib siphone 1 trillion dollars and has 20 other charges and gets special treatment in the jail under our nose ? Do you want that ? Maybe you want.

[@steventay5834]

For me, I don't care. I am neutral.

[@harisadu8998]

Singaporeans wouldn't have reacted to CECA the way they did if it were with China.

[@NorAdilahAhmad-cg7ei]

What impact Singapore generation accept LBGT ,,,, what's your Singaporean society survey Said 🤔🤔 hakcipta terpelihara 🤔❤❤❤suratno.6

[@teoengsay3238]

Trump is right. Americans first then we can help others

[@merrilllee4878]

Yeah but not for PAP.. they follow the money first then help singaporeans.

[@viewer756]

The tudung questions is good but lack a clear answer on the topic.. Unfortunately

[@mccaboy]

Beyong tudung is the perennial question of what unites and what separates in a uniform etc...

[@viewer756]

@Seeyou Seemee I have this thought in my mind asking why when it comes to muslim rights then it is for them to accommodate what others perspectives on their 'demands' and need to balance in a secular and plural society. Muslims are always asked to accommodate and not demand, why not tell the so called 'others' to be inclusive of the muslims who are the foundation of Singapore society? Tell the foreigners that are invited to learn the Singapore origins and cultures and accept them instead? I do not believe if you ask any singaporean Indian, Chinese and mix that you had studied together in school and are neighbours of about hijab then they would be 'reserved' of the hijab muslim women. It's just strange that the muslim women's rights to their own dress code and choice to dress in accordance to their belief which is an identity to them and blood to bone are subjected to the feelings of other stakeholders of other religions as said in parliament. When muslims feel they are discriminated, they are reminded not to demand their rights. I could never understand the PAP playing with these words.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

​@viewer756 maybe u should learn the meaning of the word uniform 1st.

[@viewer756]

@@Jack-hy2ki you referring specifically to the school factor, try listening to what she is saying.. It's a wider scope of matter Jack. Good news for you though, now nurse uniform accepted hijab. More changes would come.

[@johnlim1678]

@@viewer756 He already says we compromise . We are a circular state, etc. ..got it? be thankful :- )

[@AntonetteChan-dj8zu]

Singapore is not perfect!!?....we are tolerating one another for the good of Singapore!

[@ks--2755]

Good luck singaporeans, pap party themselves already long ago divided with the people

[@Jack-hy2ki]

No lor. More like the opposition and supporters dividing the ppl lor. Everyday don't work hard but always commenting online 24/7 smearing the gov and scolding ppl who disagree with their views.

[@draflyer]

​@@Jack-hy2ki will qpppppqqpppqppq

[@draflyer]

​@@Jack-hy2ki will qpppppqqpppqppqppp

[@jovimathews]

Are those IKEA pouffe? ❤

[@AntonetteChan-dj8zu]

Singapore is not perfect!!?....we are tolerating one another for the good of Singapore!,....

[@merrilllee4878]

Don't you love how DPM just siam the hijab question altogether? And give some shitty politically correct answer rather than giving a straight up answer and possible solution or that they're looking into it etc.

[@thatone8085]

No PM in the world is perfect. But i also thought your parents and you are never perfect too because humans are made by god to be imperfect even with the human memorised or no memorised answers. For you to ask this question is like asking a rapist or murderer why you did it. No one is perfect especially mahathir for framing anwar. There is still floods in malaysia for 60 years under his charge. Me too forever not perfect. Are you perfect infront of the whole world ?

[@merrilllee4878]

@@thatone8085 how you come to the conclusion that asking my question is equal to asking a rapist or murderer why they did it is mind boggling. If you didn't already know all these questions were already vetted meaning he knew what the questions were before hand. He literally just skirted around it rather than answering it directly. Don't give me such bs that he's imperfect and makes mistakes, he straight up gave a politically correct answer by not answering the question. Which is his job but it's nonetheless unbecoming of a MP.

[@Cendrawasih444]

@@merrilllee4878 you are too pampered and self entitled .. Speak is free .. not very good for you

[@Cendrawasih444]

@@merrilllee4878 Character building for you is also not good. I can feel

[@Cendrawasih444]

@@merrilllee4878 A good debater but a failure in whole life.

[@ingkie]

Red

[@Henry-qv5zj]

The host talks like a high school teenager.

[@caiby48]

孔子曰，物以类聚人以群分，建国君民教学为先意味着新国的政治认识人以群分的长远危险性做出考量与教育。宗教是仁爱本质没有群分，然而还未达到此境界，教徒会利用宗教体系与影响制造群分，所以政治需要建设正确的集体化，各各仁爱化又不违背社会发展各自群分制度。然而双男与双女也受保护但在新国国土有限，世界家庭组织系统与未来小孩教育下有所局限。宗教是爱的教育不违背爱即男女之爱，男男之爱，女女之爱，最重要是此爱是维护社会与国家整体利益。所以双男双女之爱须自知之明，因为基于某种因素，生下后演变为非世界有始以来传统男女家庭之爱。新国对双性爱非常客观包容，但对正与非正确是须政治去协调引导未来正确协和进展，各国不同皆因漫长历史应变固定化，所以不能一概而论。

[@thatone8085]

Humans are not perfect creatures. Please do not quote confucius who could not speak english and have not heard of singapore.

[@siewfuayding114]

Only 14% on the extreme. The rest agree or can see the full picture especially 70 %

[@turlochanmalhi3130]

Freedom of speech? Where is the National Language today. what percentage of Singaporean speak the National Language? It used to be a conecting factor in the 60s and 70s.

[@ongchinlam4631]

Singapore is heading for big trouble. Be prepared. Why how come MSF Comcare woodland branch make senior citizen life difficult why why why

[@vincecarlo]

" Accommodate Different Views " Does PAP Accommodate and Accept the Views of OPPOSITION ?

[@limlisa]

yes they are but must be valid nor like you oppose for the sake of it

[@Jack-hy2ki]

​@@limlisatotally agree with u.

[@Ak1m2]

Always with such discussion, you will have 'these kind' that ask about hijab, don't they have other more important things to do in their life? We wouldn't see silly-question such-as, Why we should eat halal-food instead, by the others faiths, Why? Dumb!

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

Just a Wayang show. What “Inclusivity” in Singapore?? What School and Class are you from asking these types of questions?? Must be from ITE and Normal Technical streams, the condemn Ones…

[@dhana7373]

Can we have JBJ and ........ debate of demolition...well it is Doha2022..

[@MrBoliao98]

You go and call a bunch of FASS students and group think with them lah.

[@tanjunmin9597]

The whole purpose of uniform is to have a common sense of identity and to experience that. Yet she want to be special wear hijab. Really hypocrite.

[@deschan2246]

Incompetent!!!

[@Jack-hy2ki]

U mean u?

[@1965Singaporean]

This small country have no future. Unless we have a common goal to expand our territory.

[@vincecarlo]

MORE IMPORTED FTs. 2M+ Foreigners here NS for Sinkies Jobs for FTs ASTRONOMICAL n RECORD HDB prices. RECORD COE prices push up Car prices and make Ownership Extremely Difficult

[@93hothead]

What the hell are these questions lol

[@vincecarlo]

All Scripted lah

[@limlisa]

Singapore is divided by the opposition clown and ppl like des chan, vincecarlo.

[@vincecarlo]

Hey L-A-C-K-E-Y L-A-P 🐶🐶 HERE'S A TREAT 🦴🦴

[@wclooh9297]

Singaporeans are mostly ignited by money

[@ariffnordin4481]

Can't agree more

[@huiyinghong3073]

Yes SIngaporeans are United in taking the Vaccinations and Boosters and the Bivalent Boosters soon.

[@johnlim1678]

Yup

[@lycan39]

Meritocracy is a race for all involved to achieve high expectations. 🙄⬆️ Singapore excel as a world grade city due to merits.🤔🧐 No telltale signals for this methodology to be restructure. 😱 Societal issues such as aging population, status inequality, merging lifestyle disturbances and Old/New Cultural Differ.

[@WesleyIsak]

Perhaps everything in society needs to be questioned from now on. Like the recent repeal of 377A. A lot of our norms are adaptations of our past colonisers. Singapore should look at rulers who have done better. Society has become - Divided over wealth. We need to tweak the income tax rates of our country in proportion to wealth, NOT by set stratas that benefit the rich more and squeeze the middle class - Divided over race/religion. We need to have all religious leaders to discuss issues more frequently and share this openly with the public.

[@jamesl2590]

You sure? There are religions that are fundamentally at odds with one another for millennia. Unless you are able to invite that "higher dimension authority" down to earth to be the judge / mediator on red-lines, no religious party will be satisfied with the discussion flow and outcome. Who should be the public mediator of those issues? It will never be fair outcome for all participants and will certainly be inconclusive. The best scenario, is the current one, whereby each party can privately operate within their own religious community without infringing on others, and such religious matters are not central to our politics. The government should stay out of religion as much as possible and must ensure that public policy formulation process is non-discriminative.

[@jamesl2590]

Given the lack/inability to set capital controls, you will see significant outflows with major changes to wealth taxes. The rich will run out of Singapore or stay but move most of their reserves overseas, circumventing the wealth tax. In this new scenario, the middle class will die or bear the brunt as the "New upper class". In your current scenario, middle class are squeezed. Would you pick the new scenario whereby middle class are worse off or the current scenario whereby at least the middle class gets some "bread crumbs"? The government has to make the difficult choice of finding the balance in taxation.

[@WesleyIsak]

@@jamesl2590 How do you know how these discussions will turn out? Your judgement is based on a skewed understanding of history which in itself is biased. How do you know what your knowledge of all religions that exists is correct? How do you know your understanding of the clashes are correct? The very knowledge we have today is clearly one based on that set up by Western ideas. All I’m saying is that now all the electrd religious leaders come forth and share their views. And then let the public question if there is any misunderstandings. It will be time-consuming, but a worthwhile dialogue I feel. With regards to your second predicted outlook, it could be possible but could also be slightly exaggerated. Again, the notion of the wealthy fleeing and keeping their money elsewhere has its roots in Western ideas/philosophies.

[@jamesl2590]

@@WesleyIsak You don't have to imagine too far. Just take the issue of homosexuality. I beg you to tell me if there is even anything worth for a non-believer to debate with a believer? Believer says their higher order said no. Non-believers explain their perspective from a mortal standpoint. The discussion goes nowhere if both sides are not open to changing their fundamental beliefs (if that higher order exists and said so?). Also, what and who could possibly be rightfully misunderstood? Ultimately, I am not against such discussion taking place. It can be citizen initiative. You can always organise one. But it is neither in the interest nor within the capability of a neutral government/public institution to do so, given the limited outcome of such dialogue. Its just not a priority as you are free to practise anything you want. Not unless you intend to force your perceptions upon others.

[@jamesl2590]

@@WesleyIsak "Again, the notion of the wealthy fleeing and keeping their money elsewhere has its roots in Western ideas/philosophies." Western? There are so many examples of countries with runaway inflation and massive currency devaluation. One of the reason for why Singapore's currency strength can be maintained is due to capital inflow from foreign investors/high net worth individuals attracted by our low tax rates relative to the rest of the world. This is not a philosophy. This is obvious math and observed in real world. In principle, I too agree that the rich ought to pay more in taxes. But you don't get anything if they leave. Which would you choose given these outcomes?

[@Darth-TBAG]

Basically all loaded questions. Questions have all been vetted beforehand 😂 Ownself check ownself

[@ttkoh123]

To prove his worth, I think he should openly debate with people like CSJ, JL, LT etc. And away from his MSM layers of protection. Otherwise can he handles internationally?

[@hampter7188]

Right…all of these are snow ball questions

[@Darth-TBAG]

@@ttkoh123 exactly. Put him in a proper televised debate, like what Vivian had to do with the likes of CSJ and Jamus…. I rather watch something like that then see the crowd trying to patronize him in a so called ‘forum’ like this echo chamber.

[@johnlim1678]

Ten years series? :-)

[@Jack-hy2ki]

U all sound like echo chamber of oppy IB.

[@ks--2755]

Good luck singaporeans, pap party are not always right

[@limlisa]

We are very lucky. Nobody is perfect. Nobady say PAP has to be always right but does that mean we need a messy mulitparty system so is more right?

[@ks--2755]

Good luck singaporeans don't put all the eggs in one basket

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

You have strike gold today with your comment. Pap are not always right and I totally agree with you. Pap however always have the final say in things in Singapore which is so insufferable to live with/under. 😄 And their followers and defenders are very unpleasant to interact with.

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

@@limlisa You have to if you do not want a single group of politician to have the power of final say in all things in life. That is a very powerful and dangerous power to be bestow and given to anyone for an extended period of time in life.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Likewise to those who voted opposition. Voted a liar into Parliament and also voted a group of opposition who got called out by their party members and thrown all those who called them out under the bus.

[@akhbarkhanmohamad6705]

Question have been vetted to make him look smart.Chinese can buy resale houses from all races but malays can only buy houses from malays only how is it not discriminatory.Not to mention serving in the Air force, navy and missile bases which discriminate the Malays who ironically are the indegenous to Singapore.For so long they have discriminate the Malays from wearing the hijab, professional jobs,and in civil service.Basically all his answer are typical of PAP Tai Chee masters.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Wrong. I was an agent. Many Chinese unable to buy resale unit due to ethnic quota.

[@Jack-hy2ki]

Military topic u also wrong. Before being an agent I was a regular. Navy has malay, airforce has malay and commandos has malay. So what u say are lies fed to u and simple minded like u believe it.

[@BruhTubs]

​@@Jack-hy2ki your subjects are all missing..malay "people" , simple-minded "people"

[@yummycrepe]

Draconian rules set up to shut the mouth of the opponent is a big concern about inclusiveness and division. You can have like minded people agreeing with each other out of courtesy or want to be seen as not the odd man out, it is very easy to sweep away the truth that still a large proportion of people is not agreeing with you but they are the silence ones. Take a look at China and you see that on the surface they look like a united lot but....

[@mariantia926]

The greatest joke in Singapore is you make up 5 mayor's and paid them 660,000 annually, 55k monthly n 2750 daily if on 20 days work to produce only in total 300 per family cdc as at 2023, and not forgetting your investment temasek respond to ftx is we can afford to lose??? 🤔 🤔 😂 😂 Hello your public money ok hor??? 🤔 🤔 If that is the answer from a highly respected organization leader response, we as public also can say we can afford to vote u out simply. U dun look us up highly, why should we give u a damn. 😂 😂 🤣

[@utubegeronimo7628]

Should encourage more intermarriages between Chinese women and Indian men.

[@harisadu8998]

Those relationships are insanely rare

[@privateeye7559]

only national day lor

[@johnlim1678]

Hahaha....see many pinoys carry goodie bags?

[@aisinGioroPon]

Rudy is yapping away

[@NorAdilahAhmad-cg7ei]

In Malaysia also sekular country,,, Non Malay also free wear their religious code ware as long they are not naked...( Or too sexy)🎉🎉🎉❤❤ suratno6 ❤ hakcipta terpelihara 🚏

[@AntonetteChan-dj8zu]

Singapore is not perfect!!?....we are tolerating one another for the good of Singapore!

[@AntonetteChan-dj8zu]

Singapore is not perfect!!?....we are tolerating one another for the good of Singapore!,....😮