The real Amy Cheong: She's an Australian citizen born in Malaysia

[neddy]

Frankly, I doubt it's the people's anger nor the threats she claimed she received, as reported in TNP. Think, it's most likely the poodle report made against her that set in motion her abrupt departure.

Big headline news in Australia! She can kiss Singapore good-bye! Because by the time everything die down, she will be too old to be employed in Singapore.

WA woman in racism storm
Rhianna King, The West Australian
Updated October 11, 2012, 2:24 am

Amy Cheong, fled Singapore after an outcry over a Facebook post about Malay weddings.
A Perth woman at the centre of a racism storm in Singapore has fled to WA after she was sacked over a Facebook post that sparked a public outcry.

University of WA graduate Amy Cheong, 37, caused outrage across the South-East Asian republic on Sunday by posting a comment about Malay weddings, which are often held in public spaces beneath housing blocks in Singapore.

Apparently frustrated by the noise from a wedding, she wrote: "How many f…ing (sic) days do Malay weddings at void decks go for? Pay for a real wedding you a……, maybe then the divorce rate won't be so high. How can society allow people to get married for 50 bucks?"

The post went viral within hours, leading to Facebook groups calling for Ms Cheong to be sacked, YouTube videos accusing her of racism against the Malay community and a barrage of malicious online posts.

Ms Cheong, a Malaysian-born Australian citizen, was sacked on Monday from her job as assistant director of Singapore's National Trade Union Congress for Membership Partnership and Alliance.

She issued a long apology, but Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said it had come too late and the damage was done. He condemned the comments as unacceptable and offensive to Malay Muslims.

"It sharply reminds us how easily a few thoughtless words can undermine our racial and religious harmony," he said.

Ms Cheong told state media on Tuesday she was leaving for Perth because of threats to her and her family and to "ease the tension".

In her apology, Ms Cheong wrote: "I am terribly sorry to all who were affected emotionally, mentally and in all other aspects. I am aware of the pain I've caused through my insensitive remarks on social media.

"There was no racism intended in my post. I was trying to rest and the noise was affecting me greatly, however, I do understand this is not a valid reason to post what I did."

Her boss, Lim Swee Say, said firing Ms Cheong was a difficult decision and urged Singaporeans to "spare a thought for Amy and the pain she is going through".

He said the NTUC "would not accept … any words or actions taken by staff that are racially offensive".

It is understood she had been working for the union for a year, but had been living in Singapore for 10 years after moving from Perth, where she grew up.

Singaporean local Ryan Soh, a sales consultant, said the comments had come at a sensitive time in Singapore.

"The Government is trying hard to create a picture of racial harmony because we have a lot of races here, Chinese, Indians and Malays," he said. "It is a balancing act and when these comments came, they touched a lot of raw nerves."

 

[hawker]

How many fucking days do weddings at void decks go for? Pay for a real wedding you assholes, maybe then the divorce rate won't be so high. How can society allow people to get married for 50 bucks?"

What if she said the above instead, leaving out the race. Will the outcome be any different?

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

It is quite amusing to see her link void deck weddings to high divorce rate. Clearly, this is not just an off-the-cuff remark.

 

[soIsee]

How many fucking days do weddings at void decks go for? Pay for a real wedding you assholes, maybe then the divorce rate won't be so high. How can society allow people to get married for 50 bucks?"

What if she said the above instead, leaving out the race. Will the outcome be any different?

It will probably be the same outcome.

How many types of fucking couples hold their weddings for days at the void decks?

This implication is too direct that it's like saying how many fcuking idiots who intend to avoid paying for a proper parking lot for just 2 hours , illegally parked their cars ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON creating mayhem for other road users, while the relevant authorities turn a blind eye?

 

[soIsee]

It is quite amusing to see her link void deck weddings to high divorce rate. Clearly, this is not just an off-the-cuff remark.

Then what about poor school performers to drug abuse?

 

[neddy]

It is quite amusing to see her link void deck weddings to high divorce rate. Clearly, this is not just an off-the-cuff remark.

No need to be too serious over this.
People do make illogical statements, it is very much written in frustration.
She could be having her monthly flow, and affects her brain.

BTW, is she married/divorced? Maybe that is another reason.

 

[soIsee]

No need to be too serious over this.
People do make illogical statements, it is very much written in frustration.
She could be having her monthly flow, and affects her brain.

BTW, is she married/divorced? Maybe that is another reason.

You must be a moron, just as we are discussing the relevence of one issue to another, you make another bobo!

So what has monthly flow got to do with affecting her brains in what way that could have resulted in her out burst?

Or what has being married or divorce got to do with her experssion of illogical statements?

Maybe you not so much as a moron but sees that the linking of two or more issues together BY YOU, have more relevence to you than the types that are affecting Amy

Then you are a self opinionated moron at that , who thinks that all your links are correct all the time!

 

[neddy]

You must be a moron, just as we are discussing the relevence of one issue to another, you make another bobo!

So what has monthly flow got to do with affecting her brains in what way that could have resulted in her out burst?

Or what has being married or divorce got to do with her experssion of illogical statements?

Maybe you not so much as a moron but sees that the linking of two or more issues together BY YOU, have more relevence to you than the types that are affecting Amy

Then you are a self opinionated moron at that , who thinks that all your links are correct all the time!

I think there is this thing called due process.
As a human being, when you do something wrong, people have the rights to question why you do that. Esp when it is out of your nature or when you are holding an important post of Asst Director.

Also, I am just injecting some humour into this topic because there are scientific evidence of women doing stupid things when Aunty visits.

To call me a moran is a typical response of humans who are not able to think much.
As much as I try to check my facts. To even suggest that "my links are correct all the time" tells me that you do not know how to analyse and form your own opinions.
In this fast moving world, things which are correct will not be so when new evidence appears.

Who is the moran here?

The treatment of Amy Cheong is disgusting. No wonder she left in such a hurry to escape, it thought she was running away from the barbarians.

Is this selective quick injustice - Singapore style. Rule of law B.S.!

 

[Fook Seng]

BTW, is she married/divorced? Maybe that is another reason.

She is single. Interested?

 

[syed putra]

obviously, this lady has not been to a malay wedding before.
very simple and straight forward. all the neighbours and relatives are invited. In fact, they cannot turn anyone away, even if the guy is a stranger.
You can come at anytime stipulated. Greet the host and proceed with makan immediately.
no need to wait. if buffet style, maybe got queue during peak hours.
If you are stranger and dunno anyone, after makan, just chabut. maybe greet the newly weds before chabut. very simple and not cumbersome.
Of course, the malays will make sure they are dressed for occasion. but other races can just go in simple attire.

 

[neddy]

She is single. Interested?

She needs a shoulder to cry on. Imagine losing her well-paid job over a FB outbrust.
Any Perth brudders who feel sorry for this 37yo woman?

The news report is not fair. Singaporeans are not barbarians. I think there are more violent people in Perth.



http://www.news.com.au/world/union-...ired-racial-rant/story-fndir2ev-1226493386783

Union official flees Singapore for Perth after tired, racial rant

Ms Cheong later told media she was returning to Perth to escape threats of violence to her and her family.

 

[Leongsam]

obviously, this lady has not been to a malay wedding before.

She obviously wasn't invited. That's one of the possible reasons why she was pissed off.

I've always enjoyed Malay weddings. It's a far more pleasant experience compared to a chink wedding and most of the time, the brides are a lot prettier.

However, after 4 babies in quick succession, it's a different story altogether.

 

[hurley]

u want racist babies bro?

She is single. Interested?

 

[Fook Seng]

u want racist babies bro?

Most of the time, the racists are the one who survive. The discriminated are probably so stressed and worried that their lives could potentially be shorten quite a few years.