[Sg video] - Chee Soon Juan apologizes for SDP Gigene Wong calling fellow SDP candidate Ariffin Sha a KELING KIA

[tobelightlight]

Sdp gone already lah. Why get this type of people to join them?

 

[WangChuk]

what wrong with saying Keling Kia? She sinkiebu .... so she talk like all chinese sinkies call Ah Neh Nehs Keling Kia ... nothing long leh! Many of us also call them Orh Per too .... so?

 

[UltimaOnline]

what wrong with saying Keling Kia? She sinkiebu .... so she talk like all chinese sinkies call Ah Neh Nehs Keling Kia ... nothing long leh! Many of us also call them Orh Per too .... so?

Thread '[Vid] SDP Keling Kia responds to Gigine Wong, declaring he stands staunchly against racism, and that Gigine Wong made a fucked up racist remark on him'

Yesterday at 1:26 AM

Keling Kia is trying to use this incident to his political advantage, and make anti-racism his campaign motto.

• UltimaOnline
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• Forum: The Courtyard Café

 

[batman1]

what wrong with saying Keling Kia? She sinkiebu .... so she talk like all chinese sinkies call Ah Neh Nehs Keling Kia ... nothing long leh! Many of us also call them Orh Per too .... so?

Many aunties also call out loudly and friendly to Kumar "keling kia abu neh neh chao ah qua" and Kumar knew they are friendly neighbours saying hello to him with no malice.

 

[NanoSpeed]

SDP lacks EQ, and last night was a PR disaster.

Think about it. If Ariffin were elected, a Chinese uncle went to MPS session, and grassroots PLP asked : "Uncle, who is your MP?".

Uncle replied: "I don't know his name lah. That Keling Kia MP lor."

Is Ariffin going to cry? Tell sob stories about past discriminations against him like a rape victim?

You are so sensitive, do you think you can win the Chinese votes? Those Chinese aunties and uncles are real pubors, and they are not going to protect your fragile ego.

You have just distanced yourself from the elderly Chinese voters.

Why can't you treat the term as a natural evolvement of Singapore culture and that there is nothing sinister about it?

The two could have gone on stage together with Ariffin putting his arm around auntie's shoulder. Ariffin can say:

"Auntie called me a keling kia last night during her rally speech. I want to assure everyone I was not offended because we are comrades, and I'm used to addressing her as auntie even though it'd be polite to address her as Dr.

However, that's me and I cannot represent all Indians in Singapore, especially those who may have been offended by the term keling kia.

As such, on behalf of Gigene I would like to apologize to my fellow Singaporeans who feel offended. We should have kept our comradeship off stage."

Yes, Ariffin should have shared the apology with Gigene and used the opportunity to showcase his magnanimity. Instead, SDP threw her under the bus and Ariffin ran a 3-tonner over her.

If this K word was uttered by a PAP MP, there would be political capital to gain by making a mountain out of a molehill. But Gigene is your teammate in Marsiling ! Really KNN.

 

[tobelightlight]

The two could have gone on stage together with Ariffin putting his arm around auntie's shoulder. Ariffin can say:

"Auntie called me a keling kia last night during her rally speech. I want to assure everyone I was not offended because we are comrades, and I'm used to addressing her as auntie even though it'd be polite to address her as Dr.

However, that's me and I cannot represent all Indians in Singapore, especially those who may have been offended by the term keling kia.

As such, on behalf of Gigene I would like to apologize to my fellow Singaporeans who feel offended. We should have kept our comradeship off stage."

Yes, Ariffin should have shared the apology with Gigene and used the opportunity to showcase his magnanimity. Instead, SDP threw her under the bus and Ariffin ran a 3-tonner over her.

If this K word was uttered by a PAP MP, there would be political capital to gain by making a mountain out of a molehill. But Gigene is your teammate in Marsiling ! Really KNN.

SDP gone already... how will people take them seriously and vote for them. all the hard work Dr Chee put in is gone liao.

 

[batman1]

The two could have gone on stage together with Ariffin putting his arm around auntie's shoulder. Ariffin can say:

"Auntie called me a keling kia last night during her rally speech. I want to assure everyone I was not offended because we are comrades, and I'm used to addressing her as auntie even though it'd be polite to address her as Dr.

However, that's me and I cannot represent all Indians in Singapore, especially those who may have been offended by the term keling kia.

As such, on behalf of Gigene I would like to apologize to my fellow Singaporeans who feel offended. We should have kept our comradeship off stage."

Yes, Ariffin should have shared the apology with Gigene and used the opportunity to showcase his magnanimity. Instead, SDP threw her under the bus and Ariffin ran a 3-tonner over her.

If this K word was uttered by a PAP MP, there would be political capital to gain by making a mountain out of a molehill. But Gigene is your teammate in Marsiling ! Really KNN.

U see the big picture.If only u are the consultant/adviser.

 

[WangChuk]

Thread '[Vid] SDP Keling Kia responds to Gigine Wong, declaring he stands staunchly against racism, and that Gigine Wong made a fucked up racist remark on him'

Yesterday at 1:26 AM

Keling Kia is trying to use this incident to his political advantage, and make anti-racism his campaign motto.

• UltimaOnline
• Replies: 41
• Forum: The Courtyard Café

Ariffin name is malai-U kiao tor rite? He keling kia meh? He oredi disowned his ancestors and converted no makan baboi liao lah .... so what has got keling kia to do with him? Auntie call him Orh Per or Orh Bak then he can bark back mah ....

 

[Hightech88]

what wrong with saying Keling Kia? She sinkiebu .... so she talk like all chinese sinkies call Ah Neh Nehs Keling Kia ... nothing long leh! Many of us also call them Orh Per too .... so?

Nothing wrong with calling local Indians 'Keling'. SDP is just overblowing it up to create more drama for this GE.

Keling is a legitimate term for local Indian which in fact is term of respect linked to their past south India Kingdom Kalinga, nothing racists nor slurring. This term is also used in many local area names in Jurong (Tanjong Kling Road) Penang (Kapitan Keling Mosque), Surabaya (Kampung Keling) and Bali (Budakeling)

Only PCB Kia Woke local Indian youngsters like Ariffin Sha (Wake Up SG founder) become overly sensitive by wrongly equating the term as a racial slur equivalent to 'nigger' for negros, all nonsense of their own making.

Let this old local Indian sexplain the meaning of Keling.


And this old Indian schooling a Woke young indian from Malaysia:


https://en.bharatpedia.org/wiki/Keling
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The term "Keling" has a complex history in Singapore and Southeast Asia, rooted in cultural and historical interactions but has been wrongly regarded as a derogatory slur.

### Historical Origin of "Keling"
The term "Keling" derives from the ancient Indian kingdom of **Kalinga**, located in present-day Odisha and parts of Andhra Pradesh, India. Kalinga was a powerful maritime and cultural hub from the 3rd century BCE, known for its trade networks across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Archipelago (modern-day Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei). The term "Keling" (or "Kling") emerged as an exonym in Southeast Asia to refer to people from the Indian subcontinent, particularly those associated with Kalinga’s trade diaspora.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keling)

- **Etymology**: According to political scientist Sudama Misra, "Keling" stems from "Kalinga," with the terminal schwa sound dropped in Malay usage. The term was initially a neutral descriptor for Indian traders, mariners, and settlers, not limited to Kalinga’s inhabitants but broadly applied to South Indians, especially Tamils and Cholas.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keling)[](https://en.bharatpedia.org/wiki/Keling)
- **Earliest Usage**: The term appears in the **Sejarah Melayu** (Malay Annals), a 15th–16th-century text chronicling the Malacca Sultanate. It references "Raja Shulan," a king of "Keling," and his descendant "Raja Chulan," identified by scholars as linked to the Chola dynasty of South India, not strictly Kalinga. The Annals use "Keling" positively, highlighting Indian influence in trade and politics, such as voyages to "Benua Keling" (the Indian subcontinent).[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keling)[](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/a-keling-in-malaysia-and-proud-of-it-the-star-columnist)[](https://en.bharatpedia.org/wiki/Keling)
- **Cultural Context**: Before the English term "India" was adopted, "Keling" and "Jambu Dwipa" were Malay terms for India, with "Benua Keling" denoting the subcontinent. The term was a general reference to Indian people, not a specific ethnic or territorial group.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keling)[](https://x.com/uglyluhan/status/1128918680023195648)

### Keling in Singapore’s Early History
Singapore’s history as a trading hub under the Malacca Sultanate and later British rule provides context for how "Keling" was first used locally:

- **Pre-Colonial Era (Before 1819)**: The **Sejarah Melayu** describes Indian traders, likely Tamils or Cholas, engaging with the Malay Peninsula and Temasek (early Singapore). The story of **Raja Suran**, a legendary Indian KING from the Kalinga region, is notable. He is said to have led a military expedition to the Malay Peninsula, defeating local rulers like Raja Chulan of Siam and marrying into local royalty. This narrative, while romanticized, underscores the term "Keling" as a marker of Indian influence, not a slur. The term was used respectfully to denote skilled mariners and traders from India.[](http://theindianheritage.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-kelings-in-history.html)[](https://x.com/H_Bakkaniy/status/1317318762073239552)
- **Colonial Era (1819–1945)**: Under British rule, Singapore became a melting pot of Indian, Chinese, and Malay communities. The British and Dutch referred to South Indian laborers and traders, particularly from Madras and the Coromandel Coast, as "Klings" or "Clings." For example:[](https://worldofbuzz.com/4-ways-the-word-keling-was-used-back-then-and-why-its-not-okay-to-use-it-anymore/)[](https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/1227410)
- A 1927 report in the *Singapore Free Press* suggested "Kling" derived from the clanking of chains worn by Indian convict laborers, but this is likely a folk etymology, as most Indians were indentured laborers, not convicts.[](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/a-keling-in-malaysia-and-proud-of-it-the-star-columnist)
- The term was institutionalized in place names like **Tanjong Kling Road** in Jurong and **Kapitan Keling Mosque** in Penang, where "Kapitan Keling" referred to a respected Indian community leader, such as Cauder Mohideen in the 1790s.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keling)[](https://en.bharatpedia.org/wiki/Keling)
- **Neutral Usage**: In early Singapore, "Keling" was a neutral term in official and community contexts. For instance, the Hokkien phrase "Keling-a" or Malay "orang Keling" (Keling people) was used descriptively, akin to "orang Cina" for Chinese. The term appeared in street names (e.g., Penang’s Kiet-leng-a Ke) and was not inherently pejorative.[](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keling)[](https://en.bharatpedia.org/wiki/Keling)

### Why "Keling" Was Considered Legitimate
Advocates for "Keling" as a non-racist term, particularly those citing its historical roots, argue:

1. **Historical Prestige**: The term’s link to the Kalinga kingdom, a maritime power under rulers like Ashoka, imbues it with cultural pride. The **Sejarah Melayu** portrays "Keling" as empire-builders, not laborers, reflecting a noble heritage. Some, like X user @maercaestro, argue it honors Indian civilization over colonial stereotypes of "estate workers."[](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/a-keling-in-malaysia-and-proud-of-it-the-star-columnist)[](https://x.com/H_Bakkaniy/status/1317318762073239552)
2. **Regional Usage**: In Indonesia, "Keling" retains a neutral connotation in places like **Kampung Keling** (Surabaya) or **Budakeling** (Bali), where it denotes Indian settlements without stigma. In Sabah and Sarawak, some communities use "Keling" neutrally, as confirmed by Reddit users describing it as a proper noun for Indian-run businesses.[](http://thegreatrawthers.blogspot.com/2015/09/colourful-history-of-racial-slurs.html)[](https://www.reddit.com/r/malaysia/comments/94bbj2/im_sorry_if_this_sounds_racist_but_is_keling_a/)
3. **Community Self-Identification**: Some Indian communities, particularly in Penang, historically used "Keling-lang" (Hokkien for Indian people) without offense. This suggests the term’s acceptability depended on context and intent.[](https://www.reddit.com/r/malaysia/comments/5ohvkz/how_and_why_did_keling_became_a_derogatory_term/)
4. **Mythical Prestige**: The **Sejarah Melayu** and Hikayat texts (e.g., Hikayat Hang Tuah) depict "Keling" figures as powerful, such as Raja Suran or Mani Puridan, a Muslim prince from Kalinga who advised the Malacca court. These narratives frame "Keling" as a term of respect, tied to India’s cultural and Islamic contributions to the Malay world.[](https://worldofbuzz.com/4-ways-the-word-keling-was-used-back-then-and-why-its-not-okay-to-use-it-anymore/)[](http://theindianheritage.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-kelings-in-history.html)[](https://x.com/dewasaid/status/1447022474147753985)
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Source: Grok AI

 

[True Believer]

Sdp is making themselves looking stupid having this kind of candidate.

I was dumbfounded to learn that Gigene Wong is a doctor. She is not even fluent in English, and speaks like a Chinese educated blue collar worker. She could be the weakest link in SDP's election campaign.

 

[sbfuncle]

I was dumbfounded to learn that Gigene Wong is a doctor. She is not even fluent in English, and speaks like a Chinese educated blue collar worker. She could be the weakest link in SDP's election campaign.

Probably she is a tcm?

 

[WangChuk]

I was dumbfounded to learn that Gigene Wong is a doctor. She is not even fluent in English, and speaks like a Chinese educated blue collar worker. She could be the weakest link in SDP's election campaign.

no all female and male doctors eat western sausages daily one lah .... why must local speak engrish like the bananas fake angmoh? we sinkies speak singrish jin sia suay local sinkies ah? sinkie chinese educated blue collar workers jin sia suay local sinkies ah? not many sinkies are mutant from angmoh sperm donors leh ...

 

[True Believer]

what wrong with saying Keling Kia? She sinkiebu .... so she talk like all chinese sinkies call Ah Neh Nehs Keling Kia ... nothing long leh! Many of us also call them Orh Per too .... so?

The word Keling is commonly used within the Malay community to mean an Indian Muslim; nowadays, it is used more to refer to any Indian. Why is that racist?

 

[True Believer]

no all female and male doctors eat western sausages daily one lah .... why must local speak engrish like the bananas fake angmoh? we sinkies speak singrish jin sia suay local sinkies ah? sinkie chinese educated blue collar workers jin sia suay local sinkies ah? not many sinkies are mutant from angmoh sperm donors leh ...

Gigene Wong fails to articulate her words clearly and distinctly according to the rules governing the English language. She is not expected to speak in an American, English, Australian or Scottish accent, but Gigene must learn proper spoken English, which will instantly define her as a highly educated person whose views and opinions will be taken more seriously.

 

[batman1]

I was dumbfounded to learn that Gigene Wong is a doctor. She is not even fluent in English, and speaks like a Chinese educated blue collar worker. She could be the weakest link in SDP's election campaign.

She was the CFO for 20-30 years in a company in PRC.Her doctorate could be in accounting and finance.

 

[NanoSpeed]

Probably she is a tcm?

Accountant, like my ex mentor. But unlike my NTU trained ex mentor, Gigene studied private university all the way.

 

[sbfuncle]

Accountant, like my ex mentor. But unlike my NTU trained ex mentor, Gigene studied private university all the way.

Pte medical school? Where?
Has she ever practiced it?

 

[NanoSpeed]

Pte medical school? Where?
Has she ever practiced it?

Accountant PhD lah

 

[NanoSpeed]

U see the big picture.If only u are the consultant/adviser.

If SDP needs a blue CHAS loser as consultant, I worry for them.

 

[batman1]

BTW why LW in this beedio look like a perspiring and gasping dog?

Edited
Sorlee not this beedio
Is the 9%-7% gst beedio

He realised the kitchen is hot.555