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

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 ThingOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we look into what life was like for the average person during the Japanese Occupation!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutSingapore’s New Racial Harmony Law'An additional layer of check': Shanmugam, opposition MPs debate president's powers in new racial harmony ActNew law to protect racial harmony passedNew racial harmony bill: finally, the end of a colonial-era framework is in sightThe IPS SurveyAre Singaporeans More Accepting?Singaporeans more accepting of all races in personal relationships: StudyOne Shiok CommentComment by Seven_feet_underComment by ryecottaOne Shiok ThingHeil TeslaMan Carrying ThingMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.