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#617 - Singapore’s New Racial Harmony Law & Are Singaporeans More Accepting?

Feb 5, 2025
01:04:04

Singapore’s Parliament just passed the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill, marking a major legal shift in how race-related issues are handled. From new restraining orders to stricter controls on foreign influence, we break down the biggest changes. Meanwhile, a new study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) claims that racial relations in Singapore have improved since 2018. Are Singaporeans truly more accepting of other races, or are we just becoming more politically correct? 

(00:00) Tell You First
(01:53) Intro
(07:25) Singapore’s New Racial Harmony Law
(39:46) Are Singaporeans More Accepting?
(55:21) One Shiok Comment
(59:41) One Shiok Thing

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Singapore’s New Racial Harmony Law


Are Singaporeans More Accepting?


One Shiok Comment


One Shiok Thing


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