Other countries should learn racial tolerance from Singapore
THE recent attacks on Indian students in Australia have sparked a debate on the country's stand on racial and religious harmony.
These incidents highlight the accomplishments of Singapore, which has achieved economic development as well as sustained racial and religious fraternity.
I am an MBA student from India studying at Nanyang Business School. In Singapore, foreign nationals and international students are treated justly. Minorities feel secure and take protection of their rights for granted. Such acceptance and compassion probably stem from the Asian value system of 'live and let live'.
In the light of recent developments, perhaps it is time for other developed countries to learn from their Asian counterparts regarding not only economic policies, but also racial and religious tolerance.
Diwakar Chada
I'm so Blessed to be staying HERE!
THE recent attacks on Indian students in Australia have sparked a debate on the country's stand on racial and religious harmony.
These incidents highlight the accomplishments of Singapore, which has achieved economic development as well as sustained racial and religious fraternity.
I am an MBA student from India studying at Nanyang Business School. In Singapore, foreign nationals and international students are treated justly. Minorities feel secure and take protection of their rights for granted. Such acceptance and compassion probably stem from the Asian value system of 'live and let live'.
In the light of recent developments, perhaps it is time for other developed countries to learn from their Asian counterparts regarding not only economic policies, but also racial and religious tolerance.
Diwakar Chada
I'm so Blessed to be staying HERE!
