Some people have made the point that having a Malay president would be a good sign to the rest of the world, and that when people of other countries see a Malay as a President of a non-Malay majority country,…
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As someone of Indian descent, i would like to thank my Malay friends. In spite of them being the indigenous people of Singapore, they have welcomed the rest of us with open arms. Indeed, they rarely ever mention the fact…
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Perhaps 2016 will teach us not to adopt a holier-than-thou approach towards those who disagree with us. Dismissing everyone who is a Trump supporter as a racist, xenophobic idiot evidently did not work out well. Sure, there are racists and…
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Immigration Officer: First time you’re presenting at a conference? Me: No, but it’s the first time i’m being checked like this even after telling immigration i have a conference. Him: Are you nervous? Me: No, i’m disappointed. Him: Why? I’m…
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The Chilcot Inquiry has concluded that Blair’s invasion of Iraq was unjustified, and completely unnecessary. Basically, the report stated the obvious. But it’s still great to have it in black-and-white. The Iraq War is a direct, enabling factor for the…
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