SINGAPORE - The Perfect Yet Most Disturbing Dystopia
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- čas přidán 15. 01. 2024
- Despite being a tiny lost city-state in the middle of Southeast Asia, Singapore is one of the most talked-about and admired countries in the world: for its cleanliness, its efficiency, and its hyper-modern metropolis appeal. Yet it is less frequently talked about how it is that Singapore arrived at its current status as a trade and financial hub, the measures taken by Lee Kuan Yew-the nation's father-and the policies implemented by his party, the People's Action Party. While it is true that all that glitters is not gold, Singapore - amidst borderline sham elections, excessive punishment and veiled suppression of dissent - is not showing itself to the world as it really is.
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*Bureaucratic 1:24
Sorry guys, me no good at English
As a Belarusian you would be prefectly fine in Belarus so i dont get why you marked down my country when i am literally watching you from inside Belarus right now, Bit insulting, Also the thing with singapore is that it just has a good crime system, 0 tolerancy, Extreme punishments for every single crime mixed with camera coverage, And it has delivered total safety to the point you can leave a 2000 bucks worth laptop on a table of a cafe for a full day and still manage to pick it back up in the evening without anyone even having laid a finger on it, It has a extremely low crime rate because of the 0 tolerancy policy of the crime system
YAYYYY YOURE BACK
Its okey bro, I actually watched the Italian version too
Hi , any Plans to make an Inquisitorial Video on the several “ Phenomena“ surrounding Politics since LKY’s passing that’s Not Covered by Mainstream Media ? … Maybe Start with TIMING of LKY’s & Ex Comm of Police, Goh Yong Hong’s Deaths which Occurred coincidentally within Weeks AFTER serious Allegations that can INCRIMINATE Both were Filed in SG High Court… Then there abrupt Changes in AGC , Unmistakable Pattern in Changes in Law which Covertly also make it Easy for Government to Explain things away & Difficult to Dig etc
I love your english, keep the videos coming.
“It’s a stupid law, they’re humiliating their own citizens”
Is it that hard not to litter? I wish my country had those laws. That guy doesn’t realize how good he has it 😂
Agree. Only criminals are worried of being "humiliated".
I thought laws should be designed to protect the innocent and honest citizens. Apparently, a lot of people do not agree.
They should send him to SF or LA😂😂😂😂
The guy seemed like he was from a third world country with a third world mindset of spitting and crapping on the street. Probably indian. No wonder.
I think the gum band is good law thou 😅
Sometimes the context of what is littering might not be what you think... overzealous officials wanting to hit quota's might not exactly do the "right thing" and entrap individuals... it happens.
As a Singaporean, I have to say that while we do have a reputation for having strict rules for a lot of things, in reality they aren't always fully enforced. Most foreign media coverage tend to exaggerate the enforcement of these rules. Honestly, day-to-day life here doesn't feel like I'm walking over eggshells. But that's just my perspective as a citizen, I'm sure some outsiders might feel relatively restrained upon visiting my country.
singapore is not democratic... they should follow western countries which are democratic and better governed
@andia968 In what way are the west better govern? Do you know sg is rank in the top for govt efficiency?
@@andia968 What a bold claim. Singapore has never been democratic in a conventional sense, but its policies has made the country successful. What works in one country might not work in another due to geopolitical differences. And who's to say that Western countries are better governed? I've lived for five years in Europe and things were nowhere as ideal compared to home.
@@isanorhadi they have full frEEDOM
@@andia968 oh? and where are you from then? where are you from that is a Democracy Utopia? western countries huh? at its current state?
Westerners think it's their moral obligation to lecture other asian countries about freedom and democracy not realizing that it's the strict rules that have led to it's prosperity and peace.
So you mean new Zeeland which is even more safe... Not at all having these laws... How, why? 😅
Singapore knows nothing of democracy.
Because leftists are extremely ignorant and tone deaf.
Actually, except some of the more authoritarian aspects of the Singaporean gov, most Westerners are quite in awe of Singapore.
@@BaronLemon Rubbish. Sure it's a clean city. But behind the facades of tours and glamour lies a virtual one party aurthitarian police state.l
Kinda hit the point at the end there, if the people living in a country are happy with the life afforded to them, they probbaly don't care what form of government there is above
Especially if that life is prosperous.
I've heard some indians say they're happy with their life too, while barely making ends meet, but that only because they have resigned to their fate instead of changing it.
Meanwhile, people in Singapore actually have a good life, healthcare, etc.
When a dog is good to his master, the master is good to the dog.
A lot of beaten children will say that they rhought their treatment was the norm until they could see it wasn't.
@@qrsx66 You know singaporeans can visit other countries?
@@neoieo5832 And beaten children still go out or to school with their comrades but it does not automatically take them out of their conditioning at home.
Shocking fact: Foreigners are not forced to live in Singapore.
golden ❤
Thank God... I been there two times never again... (Not only rules, boooooring)
“Freedom of the press, freedom of the news media, must be subordinated to the overriding needs of the integrity of Singapore, and to the primacy of purpose of an elected government.” - Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew
@@wallenbergphoto Shocking facts! Singapore is annisland of foreigners from india, communist china!
and what kind of people flee communist china? poor or criminals
I've lived in Singapore for the past year. If you're a dirtbag or a criminal, don't move here. The laws are tight but not draconian, jay walking is quite common, there is some litter on the streets. I lived in Vancouver for five years previous: my apartment was broken into and I was robbed, I was physically assaulted, most parks are home to homeless encampments (these aren't nice people but hotbeds of drug use and criminal activity), theft and vandalism is ignored by police, open drug use is ignored. My rent in Singapore is marginally higher but I'll take the security thank you very much.
Hot damn and we were thinking moving to Vancouver 😂😂😂 should we? We’re Singaporean locals! For the nature and long drives was our reason… please advise!
@@thezephyrspirit Hey, Zeph. For sure, if you're thinking of moving to Vancouver, I would do it. The place isn't 'overrun' with creeps--a few blocks along East Hastings is ground zero, really--and my son lives right there! The good is still there, the city is still quite safe, but its no Disneyland...
Move there and I'm sure you'll love it, honestly!
@@thezephyrspirityou could also have the option to choose living in the surrounding cities/towns in british columbia outside of vancouver itself!
@@thezephyrspirit gregstefanuck seems confused he said it is safe but he pay more for security.
How often do you hear developing countries say "We want to be the Singapore of X" They are definitely doing something right. Freedom is a funny thing yes certain freedoms are restricted in Singapore but in Singapore, you have the freedom to walk the streets at night without fear, Start a business without fear of someone breaking in and robbing it, free to take your children to the park without encountering drug addicts or heroine needles etc. Add to that the world-class healthcare, infrastructure, and education system taking everything into account there are not many places better to live than Singapore.
those same people crying about freedom want to ban traditional Muslim clothing
@@TheBeatMakersGuild cough cough France cough cough
@@TheBeatMakersGuild i mean its always hypocrisy, lee actually destroyed a brit in an interview
Yes let's make countries like Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Qatar, because democracy is not important .
It's a bit hyped with the education and healthcare being so great; not quite. Lazy Scandinavia has more patents per capita than Singapore. Singapore has a higher life expectency but people need to work longer and many untreated ailments. The latter is likely worse in Scandinavia.
"Between being loved and being feared, I have always believed Machiavelli was right. If nobody is afraid of me, I'm meaningless"
Lee Kuan Yew
Sigma quote
Gigachad
I can see why our moms are scary ,but we love them too
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"If you are a troublemaker... it’s our job to politically destroy you... Everybody knows that in my bag I have a hatchet, and a very sharp one. You take me on, I take my hatchet, we meet in the cul-de-sac."
Lee Kuan Yew
Spoken like a true psychopath!
Dystopia, really? Please consult your dictionary for the true meaning of this word. I am sure that more than half of the global population would prefer the Singapore way of living over the living conditions in their countries. Singapore is a beacon of hope.
I was really surprised when saw the title!
First I thought the title was just clickbait, now I see the author as a bit delusional.
@@ManOfThrills I think you are living in dystopia man.
Do you know an inmate sued for discrimination on death row where 90% are natives Malays and Indians? So the Malays are more likely to lose their lives. In fact reducing the native population to 15% comes under UN definition of genocide.
Great now go chew gum in public and prove me wrong.
Just for context, most of Singapore's fines are not really enforced lol. People smoke everywhere (only in the CBD area it is more enforced) and nobody gives a damn about jaywalking. Public toilets are pretty dirty and often unflushed too. Its not as strict as the "fines" suggests
Lee Kuan Yew ensured that he would not be idolised. No road or street or bridge is named after Lee Kuan Yew.
Lee Kwan Yew school of law… look it up
@@maverickfalcon4856 What school of law ,kid ?
You mean the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, an autonomous postgraduate school of the National University of Singapore (NUS).
@@PleaseGetReal I just confirmed my bad… my sister went to the law school there, I been there a few times must have misread the sign… I just confirmed with her so mb
@@PleaseGetReal also btw the law campus is next door…
@@maverickfalcon4856I got the LKY Coins :)
As a citizen staying in Singapore, there was a clear message and clear directions. Everyone cooperates and creates a safe and harmonious environment for all ages and diversities. Honestly, I appreciate the government for their efforts and the laws against corruption.
u a robot yo.
Lmao "diversities". The majority of Corporations here hire Ang Mo, Filipinos and Chinese. Malays get set aside completely or get thrown into food or delivery service. Majority of the population here is also extremely competitive and people will drag one another down to climb the Corporate ladder just to have a higher salary. Let's not forget the ridiculous 99 year house lease. While rich Ang Mo's can buy permanent private houses in Sentosa and Novena.
@@FutaCatto2 Classic case of "Im lazy, but fuck the rich people". Your comment shows that you have zero understanding of market laws and overall policies in Singapore. There are no existing restrictions or limitations holding back the Malays from being successful. In fact, they do have services to mete out welfare to the underprivileged or less fortunate Malay families. One example, although in the realm of education, is Mendaki.
It's not just rich ang mos that can afford luxurious houses, locals can too. All you need to do is to put your mind to something big, have knowledge of the world around you, and work hard.
@@FutaCatto2 If a Malay is hardworking and able to perform, he gets to be promoted as well. My Malay friend got promoted last year. About dragging each other down, it happens worldwide. I am lucky not to work in one. 99 house lease is ok. Do you know China's leasehold is 70 yr, Thailand is both 30 and 60 yrs. Now you happy with 99? If Sg lease is freehold and the land not recycled, then what happen to the future generation? Houses in Sentosa can cost 6M to 30M it is a different market for different people.
@@stephenlim2852 Your one friend compared to the many thousands of Singaporean Malays right now working in the food industry and delivery service. Head over to Raffles Place during lunch hour. I can guarantee you, you will rarely find a single Malay person walking around buying his or her lunch.
Don't compare to other countries, this is Singapore. Singaporeans should be in charge of Singapore. This is our home, our land. 99 lease is going to let our children's children suffer.
And by different people you mean the rich elite? Again, this is no longer Singapore. This is a paradise for Ang Mo's and the rich elite. Vote for opposition before its too late.
From what I know of singapore, it really does look like the one exception to the rule: A dictatorship that worked out well
Hi there. A dictatorship is not elected by the citizens. The government of Singapore has to earn the mandate via elections every four to five years. We are definitely not a liberal democracy by western definition, but we are still a democracy although there is room for improvement especially the press media scene. Nevertheless, thank you for acknowledging it is a model that works fine
@@atlantis98765 singapore is lee dynasty, wont be surprised if the current PM become PM for life
@@andia968 Nope. A few months ago, he has already announced to the local media that he will be stepping down by Nov this year which happens to be the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Action Party. His successor is the current Finance Minister Mr Lawrence Wong
@@atlantis98765 Thank you for being polite in your reply
@@atlantis98765 Ignore this troll. he just hating on Singapore.
As a Singaporean, the rules aren't enforced so wildly as you think. As long as you do not do anything too stupid, no one is going to come after you. While I agree with some points, the video fails to mention that Mr Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down soon and will be transferring the post of prime minister to someone that is not of the Lee dynasty. What I have observed is that laws generally favour social order rather than personal liberties for the matter.
What is not mentioned is that the Prime Minister can call for election with the President's approval and can call the election at a short notice without giving time for the opposition to prepare. Futhermore, electoral boundaries can be changed so as to favour the PAP. This severely disadvantaged the opposition.
While Singapore is not the most democratic nation on Earth, I don't think Singapore can truly be called a dystopia since the share of votes the PAP got seems to be decreasing each and every passing year.
Regarding the electoral boundaries, that is rather debatable. In the most recent election in Singapore in 22, a newly created constituency, Sengkang, was won by the opposition. The main reason is that this is a relatively new town and with a larger population there, it deserved to be an independent electoral constituency. Funny, the opposition don't consider this was gerrymandering when they won this constituency which added four new opposition Member of Parliaments.
Ya, if you J walk for example, and cause a car accident you maybe get a harsh punishment, but if it was safe it's unlikely to be so. Singapore has some good perks. I'd have to say the public boards and courts tend to be immune from the laws though, which is a problem. A group of society in Singapore use this while another group is abused by it.
fair enuf@@bobguard
Also don't forget that if a PAP minister or MPs are committing corruption, their cases will be swpet under the rug just like the Keppel bribery case. Compare that to if the Opposition members committing the same crime. You will see how many PAP ministers/MPs who were lining up to shame them by giving lots of TV interviews to break the public's confidence in that party
@@matthewpeloso2172 How so? I used to work in two different govt board and ministry, and I can tell you how scared their heads are towards public criticism. Not sure where you come to the conclusion that they are immune and above the laws. Care to share?
Singapore's government is one of the most benevolent on Earth. They believe in principles, they enact and enforce laws to the letter which results very little corruption, amazingly clean & enjoyable public spaces, and a sense of safety at all hours. And they put Singaporeans first. The only malevolent thing about Singapore is the weather
Except if you insult religion or the president you get thrown in prison
@@n-wordaficianado2990 You are talking about the law about wounding Religious & racial feelings, it's not like police are tapping your phone or coffee table..usually no police will be enforcing it unless it's widely known by the public usually from social media videos captured by concerned citizens locally. You scream & shout racist stuff in public, you face the consequences of the law.
This is to prevent racist people causing disharmony in Singapore that may lead to social disruption like riots or worst...murders...or mass stabbing.
Yeah, we have less of that over the past decades...usually murders here are committed due to relationship & financial issues...not racial disharmony or racist policies.
@@simonvideoelectricunicycle5296 It must be a super unstable and fragile society that one person being openly racist can cause riots, murders, and stabbings.
It's one of the only countries in the world that a lady can walk home at 3am alone and still feel completely safe.
Most benevolent? Nope, that goes to Bhutan.
I lived in Singapore for 5 years when I was a teenager, I found the laws strange at the begining, but I was extreemly free. I could walk at night and use public transportation without fear at the age of 12... In chile I would have not been able to do that without the fear of molestation, sexual harrasment, and theft. I did miss the artistic expression but in time I understood that the cleanliness expressed Singapore way of life, and now I miss the clean streets
I am an Indonesian, had my primary & secondary education in Singapore. I can attest that Singapore's supposed authoritarian measures were also combined with excellent socialization measures, even integrated with the young generation's education curriculum. No pain no gain 😊💪
Speaking of Indo, it is scary how conservative the country is becoming, enacting laws such as pre-marital sex now being illegal, unmarried couples not allowed to coexist in the same room and criticism of the govt being outlawed.
@@90taetaeya Yes, Indonesia still has a lot of traditional and religious values in terms of free sex, prostitution & gambling, but criticism of the government (free speech) is allowed legally, since we are the 3rd largest democracy in the world 😊.
So how does it feel to be a 2nd class citizen there only to hold the balls of the Chinese?
@@budiantosalim prostitution and gambling hasnt helped nobody ever, men who use prostitiution services turn into rapists and men who gamble kill themselves with debt, makes sense to ban this to combat human sex trafficking too
Despite all of it's flaws, you had to admit that laws in Singapore do functioned and applied in real life instead of just being a decoration on a sheet of paper like in majority of the countries in this world. In Singapore, you can feel relaxed knowing that the law applied for everyone no matter your nationality and your status
Perfect example of this was the canning of Michael Fay, an American student in Singapore who were convicted of vandalizing trains. Despite the huge pressure from US President Bill Clinton, United Nations, and the human righst activists, Singapore still went through with the canning although the sentences was reduced quite a bit. This is something you won't see in countries worldwide. Especially in Japan, UK, and Philippines where Americans for years had been getting away from their crimes after raping schoolgirls, blackmailing, or hit-and-run that resulted in fatalities
Are only americans involved in these acts or is this common amongst other nationalists
Shock to the butt and I've been caned On my pants, a red stain
- Jon Bovi ( You gave butt a harsh cane)
@@pranshukrishna5105 only americans...
Yes vandalizing and raping/ harassing people are not different right?
In another comment by a Singaporean he said that laws are actually not always enforced.
how are you so sure?@@rizkyadiyanto7922
Honestly, Singapore sounds like my kind of place.
Kind of. If you want safety and order but don't mind the lack of expression etc, Singapore is indeed a great place to live
@@thotslayer9914 That is just your brainwashing talking.
@@Kuricang31maybe not a good place if you’re a communist rat
Unless you're a kid. Then prepare to be caned.
If you have safety order and prosperity what exactly is there to express, other than meaningless rubbish stirred up by an out of control discursive mind?@@Kuricang31
Actually Lee Kuan Yew has it as a matter of public policy not to have streets and buildings named after him.
Because he knows it will be spat at!!!
@@t.c9081maybe somewhere else in the world but not in Singapore lmao
Streets, schools and public buildings named after LKY? This guy's info is flawed. I live in Singapore and have yet to come across a LKY road or street. In fact, LKY is so pragmatic that he declined having his image used in any way which was why there was an uproar when the MAS wanted issue a $10 commemorative coin in his honour.
The closest thing that exist is the Lee Kuan Yew award and a school named after Yusof Ishak lol
I'm not going to pretend to know how singaporeans really live or feel about their living conditions, but if they're really mostly happy with it, that by definition, is not a dystopia
The favorite pastime of every Singaporean is to complain about the government.
On the contrary, it is precisely the definition of dystopia. Read "Brave New World."
@@porkcutlet3920Although we complain, most of us are still happy to live here. We just want things to be perfect that's all.
@@MegaGo68You could say the same for anybody in the world who is content with living in their home country 🤷♂️
I must say, I fell in love with Singapore some time ago. I'd happily live there. As a German I must say I really wish my country was just a little bit like Singapore. In my oppinion they just do things right
If Germany was slighly more like Singapore, you would have Switzerland.
@@robw6954 Which would be great too. Another country WE can learn a Lot from.
Just because the people wants their leader to be steady that doesn't mean they don't have democracy, it just means the people trust that leader so much
loooooooooooooool
I am a Taiwanese American. As a Taiwanese and as an American, I was brought up to cherish democracy and freedom, and I do. But I have lived in Singapore for three years and half, and you know what. The state building sorcery that SG practices works. When someone from China feeds me the overused argument (aka communist propaganda) about authoritarian efficiency prevailing over democratic chaos, I call BS out on him. If the same comes from a Singaporean citizen, I shut up. I do think that censorship on freedom of speech is very real in Singapore. No need to deny that. However, Singaporean do not get jailed for life or killed if they express legitimate grievances. Singapore is simply not the evil blood thirsty dictatorship that western media like to portray. Tyrant doesn't have the self discipline needed to check its predatory instinct (in another word, corruption) in order to transform a small useless rock of an island from a third world economic backwater into a financial super powerhouse; but that's what Singapore did. Tyrant doesn't have the smart to recognize Singapore's potential as a shipping hub and then working hard to realize that vision; but that's what Singapore did. Tyrant doesn't have the competence and state capacity to make itself the first choice location for transnational corporations building their regional headquarters in Southeast Asia; but that's what Singapore did. Tyrant doesn't provide affordable and world class healthcare to its people; but that's what Singapore did. Tyrant doesn't enact strict inflation fighting policies to keep houses in Singapore affordable for its citizens; but that's what SG did. Tyrant doesn't go out of the way to buy land from owners at market price to build large scale housing estates all to, again, ensure affordable housing for its people; but Singapore did that in the 90's. To put it simply, tyrant usually doesn't care about doing a good job managing a country and taking care of its people; but they did that in SG. The ruling party of Singapore, People's Action Party, gets an A+ for state building; it gets an F for being a dictator.
Thanks😊
"Singapore is simply not the evil blood thirsty dictatorship that western media like to portray."
Westerners are so fed, rabble rousers of "absolute freedumb and democrazy".
China just followed the footsteps of how Singapore developed itself and also became massively successful on a greater scale, it’s no different lol. Vietnam is following the same process and becoming successful too. Been to all 3 of the mentioned countries, they are all similar. But Americans only shit in China bc it challenges the US and the democracy rhetoric. SG and Vietnam are not democratic and also doing well. Meanwhile after seeing the free and democratic countries of the American continent from Argentina to Canada (from here) - every of these states are dysfunctional and chaotic and will never develop to its full potential, because they want “FrEeDoMZ”
Western media loves Singapore, they almost never critisese Singapore 😅
@@wallenbergphoto Oh they are criticising. BBC Hardtalk is one. Also, there are many outlets talking about the mandatory death penalty for drug traffickers in Singapore.
I'm an American who has been living here for 18 years and some of this piece is laughable. But the results speak for themselves. Singapore does not claim to be perfect but it is providing excellent results for it's citizens in a very turbulent part of SE Asian. It has to run like a good business because it's small and lacks resources. Think of the percentage of educated people in Singapore in 1965. You think they could have been well informed about nation building and all the laws and economic fundamentals? Luckily LKY was not a guy like Donald Trump or SG would be a dictatorial autocracy today. It's success is in finding a balance between individual freedoms and social harmony. A Fox news or Newsmax can not exist here. If you find dirt about the government and you can back it up. You can not be silenced. Small crimes, especially for PAP members are punished openly and fairly. It's not always fair, but hey, power does have some perks. You can even own guns in Singapore. Just keep them at the gun club. You can say what you want about the government and many do. SG is a tiny multi-cultural, multi-racial dot, with 25M Muslims to the North, and 250M Muslims to the South, yet it is at peace with it's neighbors. Homelessness is few, though income inequality is high, but 80% own (or lease) their own homes. It's very safe. Education is excellent and affordable. Child care is acceessibel and affordable. Healthcare is world class and affordable. And if you're a Singaporean or PR and you don't own a car (no need to here), then the cost of living is not bad. I don't feel that I've had to give up any freedom and yes, Singapore is run like a well run business, where it's employees are truly valued and taken care of. I really like living under this type of government and many of it's citizens would agree.
Nice
If you've been living in Singapore for 18 years then you've probably been living in your expat bubble. South East Asia is a very turbulent place. hahaha that killed me.
@@PretendMe South East Asia is a very turbulent place but we are alive and kicking. Please look at United States and your clown of a Trump. Go back to your home country, no one is forcing you to stay in South East Asia.
I have been to Singapore several times, and I don't see any problem in living in this well-disciplined green, clean and care economy. It has one of the most vibrant nightlife scenes, with excellent tourist spots, the law and order are second to none, so there are hardly any street crimes as we see in the West or elsewhere, and the standard of living speaks for itself.
If I am not mistaken this island is one of the largest importers of luxury cars such as Mercedes Benz, etc.
The home occupancy rate is 90%+
Literacy rate near 100%
IPR intellectual property right protection rate by the courts is 90%+
World's best airport (remained number one for a long time)
World's top airline(usually ranked the mong top three)
World-class school teacher training programs
World-class universities (NUS and Nanyang Institute of Technology, etc)
One of the highest living standards in the world
One of the best primary school education systems (ranked always at the top global list)
Lowest air and noise pollution rates in SE Asia
Even trees get a medical checkup as they age, not just humans ;)
Well-planned and optimized public transport and associated infrastructures (no excess car licenses to stop traffic congestion)
Highest quality standards when it comes to food, beverage, pharma and other consumer products. Cigarettes older than three days are removed from the shelves due to high humidity(I don't know if this law still exists)
No chewing gum is allowed
No long hair for men
No drugs or any other narcotics
Massive use of Artificial intelligence and machine learning across all walks of life
One of the best minister training programs by any government. First, you work as a junior minister in the cabinet and later are promoted to the rank of a senior minister, etc.
Elected president and prime minister.
One of the largest forex reserves in the world
One of the most sophisticated financial and banking markets
One of the highest shipping traffic rates crossing across the Malacca straits - maritime freight hub with an excellent seaport
No Ghettos (mixed community living) - leads to low social or interracial conflict
Meritocracy at all levels.
Zero tolerance towards political corruption, bribery and nepotism.
One of the best-paid cabinet of ministers, and civil servants (even the police department has PhD Degree holders)
No Graffiti allowed
No urination inside public lifts or community areas, etc.
One of the best-applied research done by the two top universities is linked to industry and market requirements.
One of the best rainwater harvesting systems (every drop is conserved and recycled).
Cleaning of seashore
Lots more...
I can go on and on!
Just remember that Deng Xiaoping changed China after he visited Singapore in the late 1970s. The impressions left an indelible mark on his mind.
Singapore made China what it is today!!
are you saying that no long hair for men is a good thing??
Come to Singapore and stay for a year. You wouldn't want a long hair. @@BostonElton
@@BostonElton It was only enforced in the 1960s. My friend has hair longer than my daughter who has long hair.
@@BostonElton I recall a lot of law is basically obsolete, not enforced anymore.
Even country like UK or any European countries have similar weird law that not enforced anymore.
singapore is not democratic... they should follow western countries which are democratic and better governed
I live in Singapore an feel like I drew the Citizenship Lottery when I was born. I am absolutely grateful for the life I have here and I would never trade it for anything else. The price of freedom is order. In Singapore, our people are truly free because there is order. We agree to trade liberties for the life we enjoy.
Everything about Singapore sounds like everything a modern country should be.
A mandatory death penalty for "drug trafficking" means no facts can change the defendant's sentence. Even if a judge finds that a young soccer player had no actual knowledge opiates were in his luggage, the law still requires his death. Google: AMARA TOCHI. This is called arbitrary execution and does not usually happen in any modern nation except Singapore.
should modern countries have slaves ?
@@dimosthenis9417 i would rather live with educated and properous slaves than living with stupid people whose entire day are spend debating about 2 other stupid people fighting for votes
maybe not as boring though. I like loud music, I like drinking and getting crazy ,and I would rather be LOVED than feared.
@@dimosthenis9417 Wage slaves? Yes. It’s natural.
Lee Kuan Yew believed in absolute meritocracy. That's why all of our ministers are educated to perfection. Certain students are also cherrypicked and modelled into future politicians. Our current prime minister Lee Hsien Loong, graduated with a first-class honors degree in mathematics and computer science with distinction. According to college tutor Denis Marrian, Mr Lee was “the brightest mathematician he had admitted to the college”. Mr Lee also obtained the senior wrangler title, which is only given to the finest mind in Britian.
There is no place in Singapore that is named after LKY except for a school on public policy, or a water prize. The vblog is clearly not on top of things and does not know what it is talking about.
Singapore is the best governed country in Southeast Asia. Much respect here, from the Philippines.
Was there last summer and loved every hour of every day there.
It was weird to come back home by its sheer contrast.
Lovely people, lovely everything.
Streets, schools and public buildings name after him? Name one?
This guy is just shooting his mouth without real honest research
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKY School) is a self-contained postgraduate school of Singapore's National University (NUS). NUS was placed 11th in the world and first in Asia in the QS World University Rankings (2019).
@@iAxianguy that is the only one we know and officially sanctioned by him.
I know my country’s dictatorship have made some decisions that may be morally questionable, but without them Singapore would not be where it was today. Beside, it is not as strict/dystopian as China or North Korea. While those law are there, they are not enforced. As long as you don’t do something stupid, it is a decent life.
I want to settle in Singapore everything is systematic and organised
I am sorry. Singapore is NOT a dictatorship. Our leader were elected without any fraud. So please don’t be easily influenced by those western people who are trying to DICTATE the word “democracy “!
@@Tungku66 Same thing could also be said about Joseph Stalin and Kim Jong-Un since they were also elected by their own people
@@Tungku66 a democracy is what it is: a government fully decided by the people. China is not a democracy no matter how much the CCP claims it is. It has nothing to do with Western narratives or definitions.
I may not agree with much of the silly narratives pushed by liberals and which are also evident in this video. And I agree Singapore is not a dictatorship. But we are no free-wheeling democracy either.
@@Kuricang31 Sorry but you really went off the deep end there. It's still one man, one vote and just because you don't like the results does not mean you get to scream "not democratic".
I have been to Singapore many times yes it is a fine City but it’s nothing to be stressed about, just respect their Country and enjoy your stay. This is the only Country that takes care of its Citizens.
Lived and worked in Singapore for 5 years. Love it every second. I feel a lot safer than cities like London, Rome, Paris, San Francisco or Stockholm.
Streets, schools and buildings are named after him ?
Which street in Singapore is named after Lee Kuan Yew ?
Which school in Singapore is named after Lee Kuan Yew ?
The only "school" named after Lee Kuan Yew is the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKY School), an autonomous postgraduate school of the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Whenever I travel to rich countries like Singapore and Hong Kong, I'm always amazed that despite the great living conditions of the citizens, the rich economy, the infinite opportunities of the people to live comfortably; there are always people complaining. Most of these complaints usually are about having "limited freedom" or alleged corruption or some other issue concerning a freedom of some sort. It had dawned on me that no matter how great the country is run and how well the citizens have it, people will always complain.
Dear Mr Simone,
Have you been to Singapore ? If yes, how many days have you lived there ?
If his channel is officially banned in Singapore, how am I able to view it from here?
Have the same question here. Am a Singaporean and living in Singapore and can still access this guy's channel. Total rubbish that his channel is banned in Singapore.
draaaaama only
Same ngl
Utter lies I guess. Anything for views
Singapore is third financial hub after NY and London. It is not abandoning manufacture as Honk Kong as they in 80s textile outsourced to China. You always hear that Bangladesh sweatshop owner lives in Singapore because it more comfortably that Bangladesh, where he makes millions. Singapore is in 3 place by millionaire per total population. They not all local people, but more offshore havens.
yes here I am as a Swiss Millionaire in Singapore...
@@BTCRun2024 What a timeshare real estate between two tax havens ? 😀
The reason for singaporean success is antiquated contract laws that enforce liabilities and also offer escapes in the form of frustration of contract and impossibility all the while incorporating liberal developments like compensation and liability. I am a lawyer and although it is not good law but it makes business sense for companies to perform contracts in such jurisdictions that give you a "free-pass" for some egregious "crimes" in home countries for this reason. It has no other reason.
How are we supposed to take someone who couldn't spell Hong Kong seriously
lol@@captainwesley5343
wow, I never realized how much of a Dystopia Singapore was...
Newsflash - It isn't. Much of this video is either made up or exaggerated.
I Am Singaporean. Our laws are common sensical.
As an African (Kenyan) I would say that in most times so called 'freedom' sometimes needs to be restrained. A few times though. For the common good.
The problem with Western freedom these days is, after social media took off, freedom is now synonymous with infantile behaviour that is driven to the extreme.
The problem is not freedom. The problem is called, money, ego,, low morals or/and greed.
Unlike most other authoritarian regimes, citizens of Singapore are free to leave if they are unhappy.
Adding they could withdraw their CPF in full sum and sold off their properties migrate to countries they had wished for.
Can u please give us (well me) the source on the claims that migrant worker's passports are deprived from them, Cause the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) forbids the employers keeping their workers passports and work permits unless the workers request for safekeeping purposes. The MOM also investigates cases where the employers unlawfully kept those passports. So as far as I'm aware, these cases are not a widespread issue equivalent to Modern day slavery. Unless the Gov is actually covering up cases (Maybe) from Singaporeans then I would like to be enlighten on this issue
it's good for clicks facts don't matter
Oh yes and they ALWAYS enforce these rules because that's what they say they do and of course they never lie or deceive.
Love Singapore, and what a great president Lee kuan yew was. I can't wait to go back sometime soon.
Thanks for your love towards Singapore 😊 As a Singaporean, i can attest to the fact that most Singaporeans are grateful to our late Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Nevertheless, there are indeed some who felt that it would have been better if he was less paternalistic in his leadership style
He was the prime minister
Thank you for your reply, I certainly do not know enough of your past prime Minister, LKY, but I can see from video's the struggles the man had to make SP what it is today. Blessing to you my friend.@@atlantis98765
Let me get this straight, you have a country that punishes bad behavior and rewards good ones mercilessly, and it’s a dystopia? 🤦🏻♂️
Yeah it's a such dystopia because we don't let criminals run free 😭😭😭 so dystopian omggg
What are you talking about? I play football with foreign workers from Myanmar every week.
Singapore is the example of democracy with strict rules.
its not democracy dude. you are ignoring the hard facts.
yes it is dude. the members of parliament are elected every 5 years during a general election. voting is even compulsory.
@@benergy592 That's hilarious!
By that definition, the Soviet Union was an excellent democracy!
Singapore is a one-party dictatorship.
@@MrJm323 so funny bro. singapore and soviet union aren't comparable. there is no basis to suggest the government fakes our elections. the ruling party does a good job so they usually get reelected. simple as that. is it unintentionally a one-party dictatorship? yes. but as long as the party continues doing a good job then it doesn't matter.
@@MrJm323 untrue, dictatorships only allow for one party at a time, if they even allow voting in the first place by definition. Singapore has MULTIPLE parties. The only reason the PAP has been going on a streak with so much favor for them is because the PAP has been doing the right things for the people, we put out trust in them as singaporeans. If they do not do the right things, WE as the citizens of singapore have the right to vote the other party to power. We are therefore, NOT a one party dictatorship.
Lky is a true statesman. As a Singaporean i am proud of the acheivements we had acheive. Although there are alot of room for improvement
Westerners' point of view... 🤣🤣🤣
Dystopia: Fine for littering and jaywalking
Utopia: Mass shooting, drugs, shoplifting
Bro, it's not Shoplifting in California. Prop 47 literally give poor people subsidies, they can take whatever they want as long as it is not over $950. That's pure freedom
Well, jaywalking is absolutely stupid, which it was created by automobile companies.
you can have your 'freedom' you western bot@@azureliteyahoo
@@azureliteyahoo me on my way to steal- I mean, take a lifetime supplies’s worth of potato chips:
@@azureliteyahooWhats the pt of setting up groceries shop?Take and go without paying😂😂
Damn is it that hard to follow basic rules in public which should have been common sense in the first place? Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill
I visited Singapore recently for a week. It's clean, modern, safe, and food is good and affordable. I can see why the majority of its citizens are happy living there. If Singapore is a dystopia it's one that a lot of people in the world wouldn't mind living it.
“Dystopia.” 😂 What is more dystopian, the walking dead drug-addled zombies and skyrocketing crime in dysfunctional American cities, or a well-governed, super safe, highly efficient country where the rules are enforced so a minority doesn’t ruin it for everyone else?
Maybe American progressives have a high tolerance for crime, homelessness, and dysfunction. Fine if you regard that as ‘normal’. Others prefer how we run things in Singapore. And it’s been vindicated at the ballot box because people vote for it.
Don’t impose your perverse view of the world on us. 😂
(Not having a go at you, more the people taking the ‘dystopia’ tack.)
This is a great look at the Singapore Government! We have heard both sides where people both praise and criticize the Singapore Government, as it is seemingly both a dictatorship, and a democracy wrapped up into one. One joke in the country is that we are a dictatorship disguised as a democracy, and for good reasons too.
While Lew Kuan Yew was leading the country, he used dictatorship to steer the country out of tough times, imposing both harsh and intrusive rules to allow Singaporeans to thrive. However, one major difference, is that he did all he could to ensure that the citizens could be successful and happy in a global market, and the citizens loved him for that.
As he handed down his office, democratic matters became more prominent (not as much as in western countries yet) as citizens started to hold their leaders more accountable as LKY is no longer around to hold the reins. This behavior only arose as the citizens saw LKY as someone who both held the country dear, and worked his whole life to uplift them out of poverty and into a major global financial hub., while new leaders taking charge have yet to prove themselves.
While PAP still hold the majority of the votes usually, as that is how much the holder generation believes in LKY's party, voting numbers now is a way for citizens to tell PAP about their unhappiness. Citizens recently began to vote for other parties when PAP failed to fulfill promises or act in ways the citizens do not approve of. Leading to other parties securing seats in the House.
Lastly, I think that some of the laws mentioned are meant as a scare than anything. A lot of the laws are common sense and the police here are actually very reasonable. You may run naked in your own home with no issues, and you can even sue someone for peeking on you. Even durian on public transport is often only frowned upon, if it is too much, the station staff may ask you to leave. Most of the time, it is used to scare young kids into behaving than anything else. And I've known police officers who only gave a verbal warning for obnoxious behaviors that would by the written law, send you to jail or a hefty fine. That is also why the local police are seen with a lot of trust. Adding on to that, a portion of National Service men would be enlisted as a police officer, putting them even closer to the public at large.
But, admittedly, there are still places where we could improve, however, it should not be overlooked that the dictatorship part came about due to one of our most prominent leaders, and now the country is slowly moving more towards democracy side of things. And yes, the press is mostly biased toward the government, but with social media and the small close-knit communities, it becomes very easy for political leaders to be held accountable for both behaviors and their past.
Thank you. You've saved me the trouble of writing this myself.
And goodness, all this harping on chewing gum when it isn't even illegal to bring some in! It's only the commercial import of this that's banned after all.
Looks like your editor included a few clips from my channel! I didn't see any reach out, which is a bit of a shame.
2:27 - I shot this right around the corner from that Marine Parade neighbourhood you mentioned. This Joo Chiat area is home to some interesting heritage buildings and a bit of a chilled lifestyle with lower housing density. It's usually a bit difficult for tourists to get to (that bus 16M in the shot is a good way to get there), but it can be a good place to wander around and explore.
6:35 - Surprisd your editor used this one, you can see my shaky camera work! This is in the downtown CBD area, not too far from the famous Lau Pa Sat satay street.
I first uploaded these shots in my guide to Singapore buses here: czcams.com/video/TMJJqfeZPdk/video.html
Great clips!
Most countries have jaywalking, littering, smoking, noise and public decency laws. Singapore is not alone in that, the difference is that people don't flaunt those laws in Singapore, and understand that being part of a democracy means not only having certain rights, but certain responsibilities also.
I lived there for a few months on a consulting gig a few years ago, would go back in a heartbeat, their laws do not affect me as they are none that I would break anyway...
I just visited Singapore few days ago and very impressed with the country’s prosperity. We were also very impressed with the people’s civility. Rules are too strict to my opinion but I would rather go with it than without it.
Just curious about your observation that there are strict rules... What was it specifically that you wanted to do that you weren't able to do when you were in SG?
80% Approval is unheard of. Amazing! Not every country wants to be a $hithole like America, UK and France.
Cringe.
Leaders like Lee Kuan Yew are the treasure for any country.
Singapore sounds more like a company, you're an employee working for the company and not the other way around.
A corrupted company because the son’s boss gets promoted regardless of merit
Yea, Singapore is managed like every Chinese family business: the rich uncle will make sure you have material comfort and safety, in exchange for your slavish obedience and you're not allowed to say a word, you just have to pretend to be happy. This kind of system works only with chinese, who only need money and noodles. Other people prefer a bit of danger and insecurity over living in a golden cage with no freedom of speech
Very great for a country who only existed in 1965
I'm Brazilian and I wish my country had laws like this, and they worked too
Brazilian and my feeling is the same. People who complain that Singapore is a dystopia, never imagine how dystopian a no-rule society like ours is.
@@gohanssj48 There are people who don't know what dystopia is. You don't like your country, you come to a violent country and try to live without fear, then you quickly start to respect your country's laws
And new Zeeland is even more safe then Singapore ,And much less stricter laws then Brazil. How did they do it?!
@@wallenbergphoto you fucking kiddin me. Murder in NZ is punished with life imprisonment. In Brazil, a first time murderer we'll serve 10 years in prison If we get Lucky. And its so banished the life imprisonment that even a constitutional amendment cant change this.
Streets, schools & public buildings are named after him ??? This is pure fabrication, fake news.....
It's nice to watch a hit piece about a place, region or country that has generally received positive views & reviews to hear about some it's flaws & shortcomings, but to lace it with fabrications & outright lies simply just thrash the credibility of your work.
I live in Singapore, yet I still can and am viewing this. Makes me wish that his channel was actually banned in Singapore.
That message at the end of the video was one for the ages. Incredible! Subscription earned!
No LKY Street or Road or avenue
As a Singaporean, in terms of living here, it's much like any other city except that things actually work here how they're supposed to work. We are super efficient and convenient.
From the outside, one might get the impression that it is strict. Nope. Much like any other city, I do whatever I wanna do, we don't really enforce petty things like spitting/littering/vaping as much as violent crime harming others, but it's good to have them as a deterrent.
It was 1965, Singapore expelled from Malaysia and not 1967
The separation was the result of deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia, which created communal tensions that resulted in racial riots in July and September 1964.
6:05 To this guy I say back to you "If you insist on spitting indiscriminately in this country, I don't think the country even wants you"
Also I watched this video in Singapore so it's not blocked
Nowhere is perfect and all places have their problems but as an american whose permanently living in japan and hoping in the future to find a way to have a business relationship in singapore it sounds like a paradise compared to most of the world and while they can definately do better in areas their soft dictatorship as its called is far superior to whatever we have in the west. most of it seems like commonsense good behavior. Only someone breaking laws or not respecting of others would care. the only criticism is "its a stupid law your embarassing your citizens" what kind of moronic take is that whe nyou liter dirtying your country and breaking rules you have proper waste management use it. W singapore
streets named after LKY? What is the road name
Eating durian is prohibited? Well that's nonsense. You cant eat it in hotels and public transport. Get it right.
Goh Chok Tong is a former Singaporean politician who served as the second Prime Minister of Singapore from 1990 to 2004.
As long as your activities are legal, you steer clear of volatile politics, are well-behaved and educated, Singapore welcomes you. The country does not typically entertain activism... folks are just too busy in other more formal activities.
No pain, no gain. Singapore IS successful. Having said that, I am not going to live there.
Singapore is a great city. I partied like it was 1999 at The Tai Pan Ramada.
So clean and pretty. I loved the place.
I agree with their rules
Starting early is simple. The best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year’s experience, I was able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time.
A wise person must know that in order to build success, they must invest wisely and have the proper knowledge or guidance in the financial market.
You're absolutely right, to be a successful in life required not only hard work but awareness and sometime opportunity at the moment, investment remains the best way to start.
I agree with you. Investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity. And not just any investment but an investment with guaranteed return.
yeah investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legit investment or business without a proper guidance of an expert can lead to great loss too.
Exactly and many of us don't know where to invest our money so we invest it on wrong place and to the wrong people
Singapore law have common sense that actually helping the people
I met a Singaporean who is living with her English husband on a Caribbean island country with one of the highest murder rates in the world. She said she prefers it in the Caribbean. Apparently she feels safe living in an upper class neighborhood. She thinks Singapore is too uptight.
She would had second thoughts when she strolled alone on the streets😂
No free media.
I don't see anything disturbing in Singapore... This guy is in another world
Same
Its not disturbing. But mainly restrictive and everything is about who got power must follow me and who does not have power are peasants
On the other hand, the USA is having problems with immigration and corruption.
Government is way too restrictive in Singapore and punishments are often far too harsh for the crime committed
the whole use workers as slaves thing dont set off alarm bells, they built their city on slave/low paid workers, not a nice place to live in if you work for a living.
This video is a joke... According to this guy... Eating durian is prohibited...
Typical Paid Media. Luan Kong. AnyHow talk. Durians every where to buy and eat.
I personally hate durian but I know for sure that most Singaporeans will riot if durian is suddenly prohibited
Watched it fully and still didn't get what's so dystopian there?
Just for context, the chewing gum ban was due to vandals sticking them to the door sensors of the newly introduced MRT trains at the time. It would cause the trains to depart the stations with the doors open and no way for the driver to know.
In typical Singapore govt fashion, a complete ban was introduced without explanation, in order to stop copycats.
That's what I was told.
Beautiful voice my guy, welcome back.
It is fascinating learning about the history of Singapore: thank you for posting: very educational!
I remember I took the bus from Times Square in KL to Singapore, I was on the queue at the border when I realized I still had a piece of gum in my pocket, I was terrified and even went out the line to dump it in the trash can without the patrol looking.
As a Singaporean. I never been fine for anything he said.
Actually sigaporian Laws are business wise , and crime is so expensive that they charge a large amount of money from littering and bringing gum. Thats very effective 😊
This guy is a sour grape.
Nah, I'm fine in lawless Italy tbh
wat author mentioned in 4:05 that foreign migrant worker esp in manufacturing and domestic cleaning are either lowly paid or unpaid is untrue.. 1. Singapore MOM (ministry of manpower) is known to be strict & maintain that all workers are legit when working here.
Therefore there shd be no issue of unpaid workers, as they can approach MOM directly to charge their employers.
2. As for lowly paid, it depends on how u view it. For foreigners workers(esp low skilled) eg maid or construction workers, they are provided worker hostel or stay in employer house(free housing) & transport to and from their work place, which enable them to save much portion of their salaries.
Agree, its not slave labour. If the pay is unjustifiably low, they won't come. If the conditions were that bad, they won't come back or renew contracts.
That beautiful narration is back ❤ I think it’s more HOW you narrate than the accent itself
Misinformation about foreign workers underpaid or not paid at all. Look up the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) guidelines, regulation especially labour is very stringent
This guy should apply to SG schools, and get a good education. That will wake him up and think right. Bless him.
Some young westerners always find Singapore awful.
But older westerners who are wiser, appreciate Singapore way of life.
Why?
Because there will come a time when you have a family, and you need a safe and prosperous country for your wife and kids. You want a country that is strict and serious. You want a country that works.
We apologize to those that want a more anarchism nation. Singapore wasn't built for every foreigners in the world, but for Singaporeans.
I wouldn't call Singapore a dystopia. More like - be reasonable and express yourself without disturbing your fellow citizens. Something like the Swiss. Island nations HAVE to get creative with their policies in order to survive as they aren't blessed with large land masses and natural resources to prosper.
Singapore could've failed in so many ways. One has to admire their leader's passion and proper use of power to turn things around and make it a success story - all for the betterment of his citizens.