Why Is It So Difficult to Talk About Race in Singapore? | Censored

Preetipls is a Singaporean comedian and activist, well known for speaking up about issues such as racism and body positivity.
In 2019, Preetipls and her brother, rapper Subhas Nair, were given a conditional warning for a rap video they created which was deemed offensive by the local authorities. The rap video questioned the use of “brownface” in an E-Pay advertisement. This controversy started difficult conversations surrounding the issue of racial discrimination in Singapore.
Preetipls speaks with VICE World News about the reasons behind her controversial rap video, her activism work and the challenges in speaking up about racism in Singapore.
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[@andii256]

the same people who say there’s no minority racism in singapore, complain about being stereotyped and face racism overseas when they’re no longer the majority race in another country

[@jackjackyphantom8854]

Very true.

[@flower5396]

I think that's everyone.

[@sandrajayandran]

@@flower5396 nope the minorities here are also minorities when we travel

[@rajenderupadhyay1920]

So we need to blur the lines between rwces not delineate them even more deeply.

[@riaal2636]

True! When you have that privilege your whole life, moving to a different country and the roles swapped in this new environment will definitely impact them.

[@animeandtechnology5134]

These same people were shouting about stop Asian hate in the US and still being racist to others!

[@sandrajayandran]

Yep. The hypocrisy is real

[@teajarbiscuits]

And these people blamed south asians for covid in SG but when white people say Wuhan coronavirus, Chinese people can't take it 😂

[@jeddulanas9262]

It's amusing how racist and full of hypocrisy your statement is

[@MbahMu9829]

When they say "Asian" what they really meant was "Chinese". Every other Asian are irrelevant. Just like how Zionism says "anti-Semitic" what they really meant was anti-jewish. All other semites(Arabs are semites too FYI) are irrelevant.

[@flyingpossum6958]

Lol you dont understand how many times I've said im Asian and then central Asians be like ain't you Indian.. Lol I'm Himalayan minority.

[@itsshitposter]

She mentioned that talking about racism triggers a lot of people in the society, by looking at comments i cant disagree now

[@bobafett5757]

Basically every issue raised will trigger all kinds of response so dont be too hung up about such sensitive and greyish matter and learn to agree and then justify it intricately before assuming it at your own expense cos what you see is not what others can feel.

[@RonLarhz]

Bcos at least 61% been eating up the gov propaganda that minority discrimination doesn't exist. Be it race,lgbt, atheist/agnostic/free thinker

[@bobafett5757]

@@RonLarhz Welcome to Earth kiddo and have a nice stay here.

[@jackjackyphantom8854]

@@RonLarhz As long as there are humans, there'll be conflicts. So why would people thinks that racism doesn't exists in Singapore? This is just human nature!

[@sandrajayandran]

@@bobafett5757 yeah when u get beaten up overseas we'll tell u the same thing k?

[@munching-8740]

Casual racism was prevalent in Singapore when I was in school there. Shocking to a Malaysian.

[@TengahSleep]

Ouhh so Kuan Yew fought for Malaysian Malaysia but not for Singaporean Singapore

[@iamgreat1234]

@@TengahSleep The Chinese are becoming minority in South Asia. Before British disturb racial balances, no East Asia culture exist in the region. Now, it's just return to normal.

[@TengahSleep]

@@iamgreat1234 what youre talking about

[@TengahSleep]

@@wngdhssr I agree with you

[@munching-8740]

@@wngdhssr Malay Supremacy is an Umno political agenda. I am referring to casual racism - whereby an average person can utter something extremely racist but has no idea that he/she was being racist. Minorities are conditioned to expect this casual racism mainly from Chinese Singaporeans.

[@meropemerope6096]

If in Singapore racism is a problem, it has to be talked about, it's not be dismissed as "there are worse places for racism". It has to be battled and talked about. Racism is everywhere on the planet okay? in every single country !! Silencing people it only means that a government doesn't want certain arguments, and if a government doesn't want certain arguments... it only means that those problems are real and exist.

[@wngdhssr]

Happens in Malaysia too in a more severe form.

[@lydiasworld7273]

@@wngdhssr India even more worst.

[@isaacfoster2820]

Why are asians hating on each other. That's the worst part

[@meropemerope6096]

@@isaacfoster2820 Cause even Africans hate on each other as Europeans hate on each other.. It's a normal bad behaviour, but still "normal". I guess with evolving as humas the hate can only grow less ( I hope), but i firmly belive it will never go way completely. We humans are too much intelligent and belligerent to let go completely of bad habits.. I only hope we'll evolve 🙃😅🙃😅🙃😅 And fast

[@raghavnamasivayam5098]

@@lydiasworld7273 racism doesnt exist in India casteism is

[@hanhan9292]

i went there and some singaporean man started to yell at my maid because shes sitting next to him.. smh singapore so bad won’t ever go there again

[@paragonofgood]

They don't want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don't want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They're not interested in that. That doesn't help them. - George Carlin

[@aimanghaz2074]

vice asia, kudos to you for doing an interview with preetipls, something that our state media won't ever do in our lifetime. racism have been blatantly committed without any consequence and its sad to say that the only way to bring shine to those racists act is through social media which have become our most powerful tool rn. yes, it is very uncomfortable for many of us, especially the minorities to talk about their experiences because the system have been in place in such a way that talking about race and racism in Singapore could lead you into trouble. so once again, thank you for doing this interview. hats off to you guys! have a great day ahead!

[@jackjackyphantom8854]

There are bad apples in every race. But since Chinese are the majority in Singapore, the racist acts from them naturally look more significant and since Malays and Indians are the minorities, they faces more problems. This is just my two cents.

[@wngdhssr]

@@jackjackyphantom8854 The majority in Malaysia is racist as shit too

[@jd18285]

Went there for a week for holidays. Random old Singaporean guy started shouting at me and my wife out of nowhere. Nope, not as pleasant as those propaganda movie 'rich asians' or whatever make out it to be. I live in Australia and Singaporean Indians who migrated here and they tell me the horror stories. I should have checked with them before choosing Singapore as a place to visit to be honest.

[@bcpjw]

Yeah, the more we ignore it, the worst it will become. ‘Rich Asians’ isn’t a propaganda movie, mostly criticised by the locals here.

[@Fals3Agent]

crazy rich asians doesn't represent singapore. did you see a single brown lead character in crazy rich asians? there isn't. that should have given it away. It was representation for hollywood, erasure for the locals. And we're all not rich either!

[@XxvaxionxX]

Crazy Rich Asians is a Chinese propaganda movie tbh.

[@HT.100]

India is a more racist country than Singapore

[@jd18285]

@@HT.100 India is multi racial since ages. Yes, there is racism everywhere, but in Singapore it literally felt like they believe they are superior than me. It's one thing to be racially partial, which is there in India and it's another thing when you feel you're superior. Indian racism is still tolerable than Chinese racism.

[@Gimipork]

My ex-boyfriend who's a Chinese singaporean once told me that he "really hated" black people because they look ugly to him and he knows it's racist but he doesn't care. A constant topic among him and his chinese friends was shit-talking Malays, saying how they're incompetent and stupid and more or less all criminal. This kind of talk happened pretty much on a daily basis. As a Caucasian myself, I often hear whites being blamed for being racist, but I have never heard such blatant racism as when I lived in Singapore. I think people need to realize that racism is a human problem and exists everywhere among all peoples.

[@veenareddy4186]

Did you stand up to them when they said these things? If not, you're part of the problem too.

[@Gimipork]

@@veenareddy4186 Yes, I'M clearly the problem, that's what you concluded from all that... I really love woke logic. Bonus points for passing judgement on me just in case I hadn't done the right thing, well done! :D

[@daschund7680]

Babe what’s your IG? I rly feel on this

[@mukundarora5138]

@Gimipork no wonder you didn't stand up to your friend because you yourself a part of that caucasian white privilege lineage which is responsible for centuries old oppression across the world. No wonder, that Deep down you must also be hating coloured,black people, Indians, South Asians etc.

[@mukundarora5138]

@@veenareddy4186 bro you are absolutely right, she will never stand up for the voice of the oppressed coloured minorities. Why she will do that ? She herself is part of that Cocky White privilege.

[@XxvaxionxX]

Wherever there's difference in the color of the skin there will be racism and Singapore is no exception. But Singapore's solution to silence the ones who talk about racism is much more problematic. And this is not about American Wokeness. This is about addressing an issue that most people would want to keep under the table just so that they can maintain the status quo of the society because their biggest fear would probably be looking at some other so-called lower class race being equal or better than them.

[@HT.100]

Racism is rampant in India

[@iamgreat1234]

In Singapore, if you’re black skin or Indian, you can’t criticize Singapore government or majority will make fun of your skin.

[@XxvaxionxX]

@@HT.100 you're confusing racism with discrimination based on caste, status, color, etc. Those are two different things. Indians are all mostly the same race which is mixed race. TBH there's hardly any mention of race in India as they come in all shapes and colors and sizes. Racism is Singapore is a thing because there are distinct races living together. Since Chinese are majority so it's natural they'll assert their dominance and push others down and try to maintain the status quo. I hope the people of Singapore try to protect it from become a Chinese colony.

[@HT.100]

@@XxvaxionxX No Indians aren't the same race. South Indians hate north Indians and vice versa. There is of course colorism, castism in India. Everyone knows that. But there is also racism in India and it's much worse than in Singapore

[@XxvaxionxX]

@@HT.100 what you're talking about is discrimination. That's not racism. They're all Indians so how can they think they're better race than the other. They're all mixed race people. Discrimination is India is much worse than Singapore but not racism.

[@siwihshdf8586]

U guys need to understand that you DO need to talk about race. Indians and Malaysians in Singapore get discriminated upon a lot over there. If race isn't being talked about, change won't happen.

[@summerworst9922]

​@@vishalgiraddi5357 that's why we need to talk about racism cuz yeah everywhere u go and no matter which race or ethnicity that got discriminated : it's bad.

[@summerworst9922]

@@vishalgiraddi5357 r u a malay or something then? and if u wanna play real racism card or something, u can alr pick every country lol. For history itself u can pick south africa as an example

[@lllsyrhdlll6383]

@@vishalgiraddi5357 comment amended because the idiot i was replying to deleted his comment like a coward

[@HT.100]

Indians themselves are the most racist people on this Earth

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

Indians and what? Lol.

[@user-hq4ew7rk9c]

Singapore can be worse than south African, during the white rule, but in Singapore it is well hidden, promotion goes to Chinese, job goes to the Chinese, even in the government department it's the same, racism is rampant in both government and businesses, if you are one of the minority races it will be very difficult, it is so serious that a Indian police officer killed himself because of his Chinese boss giving him a hard time, but Singapore covers up the racism because of the show put up by the Singapore government.

[@nyanlynnhtet6215]

I was often asked, "Are you Philippines? " by taxi drivers from Changi Airport? Once, I was on a taxi from Airport together with my mom to my residential home in Singapore. A taxi driver asked me which language me and my mom are talking, what is our nationalities and told me that he has two maids who are from the same home country as me. If even a mere taxi driver in Singapore is like that, how worse the rich people could be?

[@zhen86]

What's wrong with that?

[@airpods4]

wat.

[@Beatrice190081]

@@zhen861. It’s rude to start interrogating people about their country of origin before knowing them. 2. Drawing a parallel between the customer and their live in maids might not be what the customer wants. There are other topics which are more neutral that the driver could always engage the customer in.

[@js-vs5ny]

More power to you, Preetipls! I can relate with the pain that you have felt. For me, as a lighter skinned Indian, my Chinese classmates always called me "Malay." And my Malay classmates weren't accepting of me because I wasn't, well, Malay. I could write an entire book on how it wasn't just my fellow classmates, but also the teachers that had racially problematic tendencies. I didn't understand the significance of what was happening to me when I was a kid. But as an adult, I understand how damaging the education system was to me. The racially problematic culture in SG is all pervasive. And frankly, anyone who doesn't think so, is living under a rock / is not actual friends with people from minority groups. You're fighting a VERY important fight, Preetipls. And if this means anything at all, you have my support!

[@shukriramlee]

Just optional, "cina ba biii" is the hot selling here.

[@spiderjump]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/faS9YqF4Z5WCjtE She complained about other people dressed up in Indian attire and dancing but she can dress up in a Chinese Cheong sum and parody a Chinese New Year song using crude lyrics . Hypocrisy !

[@daschund7680]

What is your IG?

[@matthewmann8969]

Even lighter skinned Desis would stand out more on average phenotypically to East Asians compared to South East Asians who on averages look more similar to East Asians albeit usually with wider noses and bigger lips yeah.

[@ChillingatLP]

can give example

[@mastersasori01]

Singapore is all about business business business

[@krishnaSagar69]

Yeah 😮‍💨

[@Theoby36183]

It's not personal Sonny but strictly business 👀

[@sethgaston8347]

Which is why it's so successful, if people want pandering they should go to France

[@cthulhumythos2033]

The country itself is run like a business. Sad really. The Singapore of the 60s, 70s and 80s were the best!

[@MbahMu9829]

Ahh... Singapore. Decimating racism by silencing non-Chinese. Classic Singapore

[@rohitgogoi3222]

Racism in singapore govt : lets not talk about it

[@rohitgogoi3222]

@sneksnekitsasnek no press freedom so kinda similar.

[@jeremybeau8334]

If you dont want to talk about something because "its to problematic" you clearly have that problem.

[@thepittstop17]

Went to singapore in 2019 for a business trip. I live in france but I am southeast asian. Chinese singaporean clients always asked me where I was from. It might be an innocent question, but it made me uncomfortable and was giving me an impression that they were questioning my capabilities based on my race and why I was representing a french company.

[@Jorge-jk5xr]

Or they genuinely wondered where you're from? People overthinking all the time.

[@thepittstop17]

@@Jorge-jk5xr i can read between the lines. And their raised eyebrows were a giveaway. Also no one asks that question before asking for your name or where you work for. 🙄 It happened to me twice only with chinese singaporean clients. In the first company (only chinese singaporeans catering to chinese speaking clients), it was the receptionist who asked me that, just for her to call the person i organized a meeting with. I wasn't overthinking. People always ask me that question here in France, but it's not the same. I can tell the difference.

[@iamgreat1234]

Singapore government afraid of educated Indian

[@ChillingatLP]

you are too sensitive lah.

[@andysiewmc2626]

Why u so sensitive? Cannot ask isit

[@DALLEY_SANI]

I’ve seen people getting promoted due to the same race as their bosses and the other race who worked for the same boss with more work experience not getting the promotion plus that new guy just came in when that minor race worked for the boss for over 10 years! And he quit due to this and yes race does play a part in work life too….

[@iamgreat1234]

Singapore government afraid of educated Indian.

[@NurashikinBinteARahim]

yes it does

[@zhen86]

Ya, I seen indians displacing local Singaporean.

[@pulupulu1325]

now that vice has covered Singapore, you should cover Malaysia too, we're not that different

[@JohnnyUDoe]

Not only that, Vice Asia should also try to cover other parts of Asia. Asia is not just limited to Singapore, Malaysia, China, Korea & Japan, after all.

[@ashmansasa7565]

7:15 - If an East Asian-looking person ever says they can't see us (Indians) in the dark because we are dark-skinned, all you need to do is to smile and say - "maybe if you open your eyes wider, then you will be able to see me". And if you want to take it up a notch, you could place your fingers at the top and bottom of your eyelids and pull it either side. If they feel you have crossed the line, just smile and say - "just joking la" and laugh it off.

[@gerrardlee8879]

Im offended. You racist la?

[@chikukumar-tj1ml]

😂😂 damn

[@talkcocksingsong4503]

First they will say casual racism is only mah. What if the reply is casual violence... There's nothing casual about racism and violence.

[@jeremybeau8334]

A country that does not accept that their society could be racist or have racism or doesnt want to talk about it. Clearly has racism in Its core. Plus Singapur was ruled by the british empire. There is no way racism is not deep rooted in that society.

[@mohamadanwar5523]

45 years ago during my primary school and secondary school days some of my indian (tamil) friends discriminate me even though I am a indian (muslim). So it is not about Chinese, Malay or Indian race. Together with this 3 main races religion plays a part in this races.

[@skete3236]

wym by indian tamil lol tamil isn’t a religion

[@isaacfoster2820]

I don't see much people standing up for brown people. She and other brown people need a voice

[@hanhan9292]

she said talking about racism triggers people. the comments i see i can’t disagree her now 🤷

[@cicaklaut]

I am a Malay, Muslim & Malaysian and according to Chinese Singaporeans there is no racism in whatever shape or form in Singapore. Apparently, such uncivilized behaviour is only possible in Muslim governed Malaysia. The world is free to take sides but my advise is to not assume there is absolutely none of anything just because the accused says they are innocent

[@Fals3Agent]

yeah a lot of people have gotten really comfortable and/or ignorant.

[@miliba]

fuck islam

[@iamgreat1234]

The Hindus are being killed everywhere in Asia and it was not their fault somewhere.

[@jackjackyphantom8854]

Bumiputera policy is just racist and unequal too! Chinese and Indian in Malaysia are treated like second class citizens. I feel bad for Indians in both Singapore and Malaysia!

[@milkacj5788]

Excellent point let’s talk about Malaysia burmiputera policy while you are at it. Nothing like the good old institutionalized racism yea?

[@Fals3Agent]

we really need to talk about race, unhelpful comments like "snowflake sjw" from people with agendas only want to derail discussions and are not helpful at all

[@buttermepancake3613]

They say that because people like this turn everything into an offensive race issue and it does nothing to help with actual racism

[@RajRaj-zx4rf]

It's very true . Racial discrimination its happening every where in Singapore. They see black or brown they don't like it.

[@amitakadonny]

ive always believed.. to resolve any issues is to air it out.. suppression is a time bomb. i have spoken.....✌🏻

[@matthewmann8969]

Yeah and Desis get the most rampant and brunt of it

[@rajenderupadhyay1920]

Appropriation of someone else's culture. What does that mean? How is it wrong for say Chinese artiste to sing an Indian song it dance to a Bollywood tune or vice versa? Loving aspects of another culture and incorporating into our lifestyle is not at all being disrespectful, far from it and is the essence of "one world, one nation ethos". The dress that Pritipls is wearing is definitely not an Indian costume. So who is she being disrespectful of. The idea of boxing in culture and labelling it as mine yours is motivated by commercial considerations, creating exclusive turfs and protecting by any means whatsoever even by floating irrational arguments.

[@seeker995]

Colorism is across the board in may cultures still got a long way to go

[@phatmeow7764]

i think one very unknown aspect of racism in SG is how it occurs even after the male citizen's human rights are trampled on via forced conscription then told not all slaves are equal! My friend actually made me aware of this when he said conscripts who went to through the Madrasah system of education were not allowed to undergo weapons training and we compared notes and it's true that the only outfit that had Madrasah educated conscripts were the SCDF! Vice i hope you do a documentary on this shameful aspect of SG one day!

[@JohnnyUDoe]

As a fellow Southeast Asian (PH, by the way) who has seen the aforementioned video ("K Muthusamy") & understood its context, perhaps Singaporeans should've first considered watching the video & understanding its context first before reacting.

[@Megazyi]

Vice is doing a good job on creating awareness.

[@4lmondmilky]

Agreeing with a lot of the points and statements made here, don't get me wrong, but there are countless activists here in Singapore yall should have gotten instead of Preetipls. She is one of the worst 'activist's for the topics she covers (lgbtq, racism, etc) that I have seen. I do believe she has the right intentions but the way shes goes about them are hypocritical and if anything, honestly contradicts a lot of what she stands for. I think a lot of people (minus the morons that scream 'sjw' or 'snowflake' as if its some sort of insult) can agree that Preetipls should not have been the person yall reached out to for this issue

[@Puuuurrrr]

Oooo this is prolly first criticism I've heard of her could you expand? Also what activists would you recommend better suited for this. Genuine query!

[@SumitBhumbak]

We still stand for justice for everyone even if it's the oppressor, as you are going through all this try to understand setuation of billions of fellow indian face much worse condition for 1000s years and still continuing

[@iamgreat1234]

India must protect all Indian in the world. Let Singapore learn the hard way.

[@flyz91]

She said herself “Chinese ppl always fuck it up” how is that okay? She needs to realise it

[@adamuk8199]

She is right.

[@jackjackyphantom8854]

With all the anti-Chinese sentiment going around in the world, this is certainly not looking good for Chinese Singaporean! If ethnic conflict happens, this country will collapse!

[@adamuk8199]

@@jackjackyphantom8854 Singaporeans need to work together and resolve issues, as the dominant race Han people must make some concessions for the minority races.

[@flyz91]

@@adamuk8199 you are right, but the fact that she made a video and made a joke that “Chinese ppl always fuck it up” is not fine and she hasn’t acknowledged that!

[@adamuk8199]

@@flyz91 Chinese people run Singapore, and maybe they do "fuck it up" I mean if Indians ran Singapore then you could say the thing about them.

[@okas425]

So Indians is just the black people of Asia? Cuz this is literally the same situation for black people in America.

[@humanseeksjustice8830]

Sad that anti-black and anti-brown racism is virtually everywhere. Continue to fight their ignorance, violence, racism, and bullying. Why are not the religions doing more to end racism?

[@Gamerrr1234]

The government is strict on racism as our country is full of people from different races and religion. Thus the government do not want the Racial Riots in the late 19s to happen again. Even though it may seem talking about a racial. If you read the penal code stated you would understand. If this law is not established, the country would collapse, all I see is a country trying to keep a country stable and secure.

[@iamgreat1234]

Little India riots happen in 2013.

[@Gamerrr1234]

@@iamgreat1234 im refering to the old riots.

[@iamgreat1234]

@@Gamerrr1234 in US everyone has a gun but they don't try to kill each other when talking about race. Its Singapore government that afraid of educated non Chinese citizen.

[@Gamerrr1234]

@@iamgreat1234 dont blame the government. Most Singaporeans are fine with it, also the government is active to help the people and this is one of the ways. Every citizen in Singapore is well educated with the system, both in academics and racial harmony.

[@lordchinchin8924]

@@iamgreat1234 little India riots wasn't a racial riot. It was a caused by a drunken person harassing a women in a bus which devolved into a riot when he was kicked out of the bus and died when he ran into incoming traffic whilst inebriated. We have him to thank for the ban of alcoholic drinks past 10:30pm on public areas.

[@im19ice3]

she's got a rad vibe

[@SubZero-qi9hk]

Because...Shoppee Shoppee...Pee Pee Pee...

[@striker44]

Racism exists everywhere. If not racism, it is classism. Humans are not perfect.

[@rajblack2055]

How long can we hide Truth..?? Truth is Truth. No matter how Truth still comes out 1 day.

[@jackjackyphantom8854]

Ethnic conflict will make the country collapse, is that what u want?

[@rajblack2055]

@@jackjackyphantom8854 A Fake relationship cannot last forever. Only True relationship last forever. Not what I want. Truth always prevails. Truth always wins. Not my decision. Decision by the universel

[@jackjackyphantom8854]

@@rajblack2055 Racism occured in almost every country.

[@jackjackyphantom8854]

@@rajblack2055 As long as there are humans, there'll be conflicts.

[@goodman2758]

Your religion is fake worship stone

[@aldahrishi4795]

But these same people will say there is no cast discrimination in India

[@honeydhydra3925]

The only person in SG who can joke about race and everyone will agree to, is Kumar

[@varunv2584]

Singapore is the most multiracial place in the world bro. I, as a Singapore Tamil, can walk down the street and hi Fi even old Chinese people.

[@xcre8ionx]

She criticised Chinese dancing to Indian song yet begining of the video she's wearing cheongsam talking in Chinese.. what a hypocrite 🤣

[@janice6996]

the message just flew right over your head innit

[@xcre8ionx]

@EKLAVYA PRATHABHA VARMA nah.. just spotting the obvious.. you must an idiot to assume me that 🤣

[@DigitalNomadInstitute]

Wow. Thanks for covering this I had so many issues with racism in Singapore as just a tourist. Customs pulled my family into a booth and questioned them really hard. They assumed that they came to work as prostitutes when all they wanted to do was visit and go shopping. That was my first impression of the country before I even entered. I then had many cases of microaggression towards me by the local population. They would stare at you if you had dark skin. It was really sad to see a country with modern infrastructure have such backward thinking.

[@user-ps3zc4sj3i]

A woman experienced racism in Singapore during morning brisk walk

[@NewmaticKe]

Yes, lets burn down this country

[@iamgreat1234]

30 year old Singaporean local Chinese ‘flying kick’ 55 years Indian migrants women in Singapore. The government of Singapore only fine 55 years old Indian woman but let 30 years old Chinese man run free

[@mahandranparamasivam73]

Everyone knows about our little issues about other people they just don't want us to talk about it truthfully.they just don't want truth..they scared they can't handle.

[@jaysmith5338]

Ahhh Singapore. The worshippers of the angmoh.

[@striker44]

She has to move to USA. Very talented and bold.

[@triplezack2115]

6:20 cool clown pins lol

[@user-cj4fu8qq9b]

nobody likes to talk about race because talking about race promotes racism

[@dudemevill1699]

The leftist never get how the system of asia works.

[@ahnbayantree6142]

Why heather chan got to represent vice asia? Wth

[@jay3528]

So what? Problem ah?

[@illikaspain]

My bestfriend is Indian and told me they was hella raciest in Singapore!! He couldn't wait till he moved and old this house!

[@daviel]

If the Singaporean authorities was willing to silence a foreign Western journalist when she was poking around doing some investigations on Singapore's Mysterious Sands, a huge pile of sand that was fenced up and guarded around the clock. Singaporean officials were not able to provide any answers when the journalist asked why there were no proof of spending in government funds for it, nobody wants to keep the receipt of government money spent on illegal commodities shipped from Bangladesh. How liberal is Singapore when they purchased something knowingly it was from child and women labor mining sands from the riverside. Even worse when you know it was dealt with the city's mayor, and whoever that tried to speak up for the environmental damage and human rights abuse then life will be at risk.

[@amya4212]

Law seems to be fine. But implementation sounds just like Russian, Syria

[@user-mq8el4mf3q]

I think people judge people based on colour and discriminate against them just have below-average IQ or just manage to get into a good position due to their privilege even after having a low IQ.

[@isaacfoster2820]

I really hope her voice is spread.

[@MM-kq8gc]

hahah that Chinese actor dressing up Malay lady, Indian man etc. was terrible.... not only from a race perspective but from a taste perspective!!!

[@kurthandrews6206]

Awww ..

[@blankasterisk5030]

You don't get to talk about racial issues when your own brother is sentenced to jail for said racial issues.

[@joeliew5515]

if Singapore is hard... Malaysia is harder...

[@lllsyrhdlll6383]

At least they aren’t in denial about it. if you are racist just say it as it is. Own it brother

[@iamgreat1234]

Admit it Singapore is worst, Indian and black people getting assaulted and even encourage by Singapore government indirectly.

[@dudemevill1699]

I can see Malaysia as a more bigger Singapore except it's not that industrialized much.

[@caocao4266]

Indonesia is hardest

[@joeliew5515]

@@lllsyrhdlll6383 speaking of racial stuff does not mean I am racist... lol

[@geralddorasamy-gt6yn]

I gave up lah! I packed up and left, no regrets..living the high life here 😂🤘🏽☮️

[@AvengeBasketball]

The majority race voted for an Indian President. Racism goes both ways, there are more Chinese so more racism cases.

[@tryomama]

Ah. So our brother down south ain't that different from us 🤣

[@NIGHTMARE-hv2vu]

I'm not that aware of this issue here but let's have a great day fellas.

[@vijaySingle143]

They are from Indian origins

[@iamgreat1234]

Only Tamil are Indian origin. The Chinese are East/Southeast Asian origin. Only 500,000 out of 6,000,000 Singaporean are Tamil.

[@KK-ro7gx]

So? Chinese are China origin Only Malay are native group in Singapore which is like 15%

[@mochiisntbad6762]

0:16 because when shit gets political, nobody wants to deal with it after a long day of work. Its also the change of subject, its like if you were a gaming channel and then out of the blue you just started talking about politics, all of the people that watch you for gaming are of course gonna leave because the reason they came to your channel was for gaming not listening to somebody elses problem, because nobody wants to fight for somebody elses conflict because we all have our own problems to deal with at the end of the day. I think what she did was rasional but it was just that sentence there

[@SaeedSameer]

Plzz Stop Resist to Asian humans

[@poepoe99999]

Love your self

[@try1269]

Nice jokes , is like a person who kill their own ppl and say stop killing our own ppl , what a joke

[@nonanomad]

Racism is inevitable in most parts of the world. I'm a Chinese born as a minority in Indonesia also faces racism throughout my life. But I'd rather focus on positive things, not everyone's being racist, many are actually really nice.

[@laughter95]

Yep. The vast majority of the time for me, there's a lot more good/normal to focus on than the infrequent minority of negativity/racism. I think most are informed by your work, communication, and character, not just your skin color or eye shape.

[@dudemevill1699]

what I think about Vice is that they are creating an movement that is similar to BLM in asia which is gonna erupt more racism.

[@veenareddy4186]

Of course as humans we like to focus on the positives in life, but the fact is- as you said- racism exists all over the world. To solve it, we have to talk about it, or else the problem will continue to grow.

[@momiloveyou5927]

come to Malaysia..racism is so bad ,,Chinese and indian community is called to go back to china and india, we are labelled as babi ( pig ) and keling . government is not doing anything about it ..hope vice asia will cover malaysia on racism

[@KK-ro7gx]

Keling is widely used in Southeast Asia

[@subathiru3666]

Singapore

[@SumitBhumbak]

Woke activist, bla bla only when it comes to you, do India upper caste address caste system (not just in India,system they take wherever they go) fo they talk about how Indians discriminate against African in Africa an America and everywhere

[@shukriramlee]

Everyone! Canceled Singapore!

[@bangtongkat6821]

here comes singaporeans supporting their country

[@leegacy3099]

Looking at your face, guess you are so well-loved by most Singaporeans of other ethnicity.

[@etloo1971]

It's difficult to speak about racism in Singapore because racism here are in the shades of grey. Even the same race practice discrimination on own race. The races in Singapore had their own equal share of racism. This video is too one sided. If you check the case of interracial sexual assaults it's predominantly done by non-chinese men on Chinese girls.

[@joshuajoke5743]

LOL…yeah the s*x offenders below are non-Chinese….they just hv Chinese names and are Mandarin speakers by coincidence 🤣🤣🤣 Loh Jin, Gary Alexander Tan, Yap Pow Foo, Leonard Tan Song Hui, Tan Soh Kwan, Neo Aik Chiao, Lee Yan Ru, Sun Yunjie, Delwin Neo Kah Keng, Kendrick Liu Kenli, Lee Choon Ping, Koh Liang Meng, Norvan Tan En Jie, Heng Boon Keng, Davis Khor Khai Gin, Tan Chee Beng, Jonathan Chua Wei Cong, Song Wei Tat, Chew Kee Hock, Cavell Chua Ke Qin, Eng Rong Qiang, Jeremy Sim Wei Xiang, Tnee Chin Kiat, Chen Yiyuan, Lim Cheng Kiat, Brandon Wan Yeu Herng, Teo Jun How, Wong Ket Kok, Tiu Ming Kia, Kenneth Seah Wei Yuant, Ho Ah Chye, Soo Kum Choi, Bryan Pek Cheng Kun, Lin Junquan, Tan Jeck Tuan, Ong Yong Kiat, Ang Wei Leong and Lim Yong Chin

[@poepoe99999]

Hahaha it hurts when you get the spotlight 🤣

[@poepoe99999]

@F3ck Islam you must be asain 999999999999

[@qwertyasf]

@F3ck Islam yikes your username makes you sound like one too 💀

[@wenceslauslauzar4865]

Show me your friend and I will tell you all about your self eg. Indian hanging with Indian Chinese hanging with Chinese Malay with Malay.

[@cocaineminor4420]

I'm Singaporean Thai I usually hangout with Malay people since childhood

[@christinasornbutnark1208]

Cool

[@kingstowntan4599]

u can see them flooding everywhere in singapore .

[@luMBAgO69420]

Daddy me

[@MrBlackjack211]

Cancel culture yo. Ccb world.

[@subathiru3666]

👎👎

[@ArnoldTeras]

If Nationalist China (the ROC) had won the Chinese Civil War, then everything today would be okay between Chinese and Indian people, and Chinese people would be humble, benevolent and gentle like they used to be in those ancient dramas or in ancient Buddhist times. :(

[@lydiasworld7273]

Come to india you will know what racism exactly is

[@TheDexsword]

Subtle racism is kind of worse, because it come out when you dont expect it you thought your country better than it but then there it is lol

[@TheDexsword]

And the worse kind of racism they just need look up or below not to india man lol

[@axeltech9914]

caste system is the worst

[@lydiasworld7273]

@Niko Lodeon ??????

[@lydiasworld7273]

@Niko Lodeon isn't it about racism? the most common problem of every society??

[@aaadit4131]

I'm GAY from Indonesia. Hope everyone will be happy

[@nara8989]

One trash spotted

[@aaadit4131]

@@nara8989 thank you trash🤣🤣🤣

[@Ricky911_]

@@nara8989 you really need to stop talking to a mirror all the time. Get some fresh air. It could help you

[@nara8989]

@@Ricky911_ nah man I'm not suckin no dick so i don't see any dick besides myself in the mirror

[@dudemevill1699]

@@aaadit4131 You should not be siding with the SJW snowflakes.

[@ibungothangjam524]

Do a study and documentary on North-Easterners of India. I dare challenge this channel. 😉

[@lkkhamsin5678]

China have no racism. Especially China is extremely just and fair to its people. Even China neighbouring countries are envious. I hope west learn some good lesson from China

[@laratakahashi1305]

Every color is beautiful. Shouldn't react 😂😂😂.

[@pukubee683]

Hey guys! I am Singaporean. To be honest. Preeti is not a household name in Singapore. Nobody knows about her. She probably did the video to gain publicity.

[@BlackWhiteEagle]

😎because it’s a made up subject. It’s a product of one’s imagination

[@Nasir1969]

Why....simply to avoid controversy. Just follow the rules of the country and respect the law of the nation. Singapore will always be Singapore This is my country and this is my land... It's basically happening all over the world,so live with it. If want to be so called influencers be more practical and sensitive... Just respect wherever you are ...not only countries but literally everywhere...

[@SpectreFury]

Ok racist

[@jarrodyuki7081]

no child policy for those below poverty and one child policy for the rest.