Monday, November 9, 2009
The ugly truth is, a lot of Singaporeans should wake up from the make-believe bed of roses your government/media gave you and start to look beyond this country.
A lot of Singaporeans always believe they are world's number one. OK, sorry but here's the ugly truth. No you are not.
Here's a few comparison to some fellow Asian countries:
Now when we mention Malaysia, many Singaporean will perceive it to be a backward country. First Malaysia has the Petronas Twin Tower, which was tallest building (until surpassed by Taipei 101), but currently, is the the world's tallest twin tower. Next, Singapore's main icon was its ports. Since the emergence of Port Klang of neighboring Malaysia, Singapore lost it's place as the busiest port in this region. On top of having Sepang F1 circuit and not some make-shift city street, Malaysia also offer tourists many choices, both urban and country. Malaysia Airline has also recently been voted Asia number one, replacing SIA. And if you're proud of your airport, take a trip down KL, you'll be in shock. Most importantly, Malaysia has a language they call their own, instead of speaking that of the colonial master.
Now China, Singaporeans simply hate China Chinese, though you guys are of the same heritage. When a White hates Chinese, he is a racist. When a Chinese hates another Chinese? I don't even know what's the term to describe idiots like that. Now, China is far from poor. They are currently one of the super powers in the world. Even big brother America in in China's debt, and to a very large extend, have to suck up to them. China has a ridiculous army, enough to annihilate half of the world. Take a look at Beijing or Shanghai, they are developed far beyond Singapore. Even your government have to play big papa China's little girl when it comes to world politics.
We don't even need to talk about a small country called Brunei, coz their can totally own your ass with their money, anytime.
While many rich Singaporean businessmen are dealing in big time businesses with Indonesians, average Singaporeans tend to be little country with a very similar flag. I tell you my friends, the rich Indonesians, can totally freak the **** out of you. When they decide to stay in NZ, Aussie, they don't buy just a house and car like most Singaporeans who retire there... They buy the whole damn street! They are in no way, backward or less intelligent.
Taiwan? Well your very capable government says we're not a country, coz they are playing China papa's little pet. But let me tell you, we have the highest building in the world that is indestructible by earthquake. We pay our garbage collectors an average salary of SGD 3000 equivalent per month. We are the most liberal and democratic country in Asia, if not the world. Yes we do not speak English, but do you speak French? English is of no relevant usage in Taiwan, so why do you expect us to speak it? Is French relevant in SG? No? That's why you don't speak it? Same works for us. BTW, do you know we are ranked 3rd highest in world for average IQ? And that's above SG.
North Korea. Communist, Tyrant Kim blah blah blah. They've got nuclear weapons... What do you have? On wait, sorry I forgot the government of shadow emperor LKY has a fleet of indestructible ninja robots ready to kick ass anytime...
Take a look around the world, ask them where Singapore is, most people, simply don't know...
Please take note, this is NOT a SG bashing thread. I have been stationed here for the past 7 years, though I still cannot adapt to SG food, I have made local friends and understood local culture.
As much as I would say that SG isn't the worst place around, I feel that it's also about time for Singaporeans to acknowledge the fact this country is no longer the Alantis of South East Asian, and for sure, SG is not number 1 in the world. However, you can advance forward, if you're willing to acknowledge your flaws and learn from others humbly, while improving your own country instead of saying your favorite lines "go back to your own country if you don't like it here" and "we are so and so and so, what about you?"
Peace out.