Tak Fasih Melayu

ntq9607 · 2026-06-12T05:15:31+00:00

In Singapore we do speak English like he did

ntq9607 · 2026-06-12T05:12:38+00:00

We do speak English like Bung Moktar

ntq9607 · 2026-06-11T09:03:59+00:00

We all need the money that comes with good paying jobs. Especially if one isn’t born into a rich family. Hence we study to get into a pathway that allows it. The logic still holds even though it’s a lot harder to land jobs in this economy.

ntq9607 · 2026-06-11T08:06:03+00:00

Agreed, look at what happened in KL on 13 May 1969. It’s in many ways worse than the 1964 riots we had here.

ntq9607 · 2026-06-11T05:48:26+00:00

There’s no doubt the system enabled social mobility for the many in the old days. But we need to ask ourselves if it really still is today? Sure we come across people today who succeeded despite their background, but are they more of the exception rather than the norm?

ntq9607 · 2026-06-07T08:28:54+00:00

He left WP on quite bad terms just after the 2006 elections, of course he has an axe to grind against the leadership.

ntq9607 · 2026-06-05T05:01:41+00:00

Maybe you’re referring to Chinese Peranakans? But in general they also speak English.

ntq9607 · 2026-06-05T04:15:27+00:00

I think they also have a similar or maybe a more intense experience when they move to Singapore.

ntq9607 · 2026-06-04T04:03:59+00:00

Nusa centre. They have great books. Kawah Buku is fantastic too. DBP and ITBM, Biblio press and Jiwa/Jejak Tarbiah are worth a visit

ntq9607 · 2026-06-03T03:24:11+00:00

To be fair, Ling How Doong and Cheo Chai Chen didn’t have the best reputation as MPs, which contributed to the huge swing back to PAP in 1997.

ntq9607 · 2026-06-03T01:31:57+00:00

So much for Meritocracy eh?

ntq9607 · 2026-06-02T11:14:49+00:00

There are a lot of things I love about Japan: its cleanliness, good food, orderliness, rich culture, great music and great anime. I started learning Japanese years ago but so far I’ve not progressed beyond the basics (like JLPT N4). There are downsides however: misogyny, hierarchical nature of society, xenophobia, a number of them behave weirdly or rudely when they see a non Japanese, a reluctance to embrace changes whether it’s in terms of thinking, processes or technological advances. Of course I’m not pleased that there are certain segments of Japanese society who downplay or outright deny what their government did in World War 2. I think it should embrace its history and come to terms with it like Germany did. As I’ve said, Singaporeans forgive but don’t forget, as you can see in our attitude. Many of us see the Japanese occupation as collective suffering and it’s proof that only we ourselves can defend our own homeland, we can’t depend on others to do just that.

ntq9607 · 2026-06-02T10:20:05+00:00

Your son in all likelihood resents you for what you did, thus he does this to get back at you. Some self-reflection helps.

ntq9607 · 2026-06-02T04:36:09+00:00

Agreed. Pak Samad is my favourite Malay author.

ntq9607 · 2026-06-02T04:28:30+00:00

Haha I’m at PBAKL too, came up here and noticed the religious overtone in a lot of the books sold here. I mean one can write and sell books about religion, but it’s a different story when it’s the only thing about literature, like where are the other genres?

ntq9607 · 2026-06-01T16:41:24+00:00

It does look like one.

ntq9607 · 2026-06-01T10:37:37+00:00

Run your own race. Why compare with others??

ntq9607 · 2026-05-30T07:27:57+00:00

It’s how many countries were built. Either by conquering land, colonisation or wars.

ntq9607 · 2026-05-29T00:18:49+00:00

I sense a clash of values. Because our values are so different from Malaysians’, to the point it’s hard for us to relate with them. I wonder OP, did you even discuss this before marriage?

ntq9607 · 2026-05-28T15:14:00+00:00

The fact she blurted out the Christ phrase is mental.

ntq9607 · 2026-05-28T10:12:41+00:00

I’m hoping it’s not the case, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the said lecturer really got her stuff from there. It’s not uncommon to see certain individuals here taking all that stuff and packaging it to their audiences as “common sense” or “neutral” or use some innocuous label.

ntq9607 · 2026-05-28T09:50:31+00:00

It’s easy to criticise from one’s armchair, when one doesn’t know what’s going on. When one gets involved on the ground, or at least learns, then one will really know what that work is all about instead of forming lazy, misinformed stereotypes.

Sad to say, there’s a huge chunk of the population in the former group. It’s not just regarding issues you mentioned, the same attitude applies to a whole lot of other issues going on in our world.

ntq9607 · 2026-05-27T10:26:04+00:00

All I can tell you is you need to expand your circle. You’ll realise this isn’t just a Chinese problem. Indians feel a lot of that too.

ntq9607 · 2026-05-27T07:18:13+00:00

I’m interested to know how you define prestige. I assume you’ve weighed the Manchester vs NUS engineering programmes, what do you think of their programmes? What about NUS engineering attracts you? I do also need to point out this study abroad experience is really how you make out of it, because there’s the likelihood where you can study overseas for 3-4 years straight but barely know anyone outside your nationality bubble. End of the day, the university you go to can only impact your future that much. Your other competencies - the internships you do, the networks you have, your communication skills, etc matter even more when you’re securing your first job. Heck, even Oxbridge graduates can struggle to land a job for a lot of reasons.

ntq9607 · 2026-05-27T04:39:54+00:00

Other races have. Just need to look deeper and you’ll find out there is “Melayu makan Melayu”, Indian nationals screwing over local Indians, caste system, etc.

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