When Did You Start Questioning the Narrative About Singapore? /u/Former_Limit4396 Singapore

For many Millennials and Gen Z Singaporeans, our understanding of the nation’s history and governance was shaped by social studies and national education. These often highlighted the achievements of our founding leaders — mostly focusing on LKY.

While the first generation of leaders undoubtedly accomplished a great deal, it’s clear that Singapore, like any nation, is far from perfect.

Issues such as the struggles faced by some of the Pioneer and Merdeka Generations, overcrowding, the loss of dialects, and the discrimination some locals feel in their own home by some foreign talent, have surfaced over the years.

I’m curious—when did you start to notice the cracks in the seemingly flawless image of Singapore?

What triggered your realization, and how has it shaped your view of the country today?

For many Millennials and Gen Z Singaporeans, our understanding of the nation’s history and governance was shaped by social studies and national education. These often highlighted the achievements of our founding leaders — mostly focusing on LKY.

While the first generation of leaders undoubtedly accomplished a great deal, it’s clear that Singapore, like any nation, is far from perfect.

Issues such as the struggles faced by some of the Pioneer and Merdeka Generations, overcrowding, the loss of dialects, and the discrimination some locals feel in their own home by some foreign talent, have surfaced over the years.

I’m curious—when did you start to notice the cracks in the seemingly flawless image of Singapore?

What triggered your realization, and how has it shaped your view of the country today?