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The concept of race or ethnicity in contemporary Singapore emerged from the attitudes of the colonial authorities towards race and ethnicity. Before the early 2000s, the four major races in Singapore were the Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians.
Dec 10, 2019 · The proportions of each race in Singapore’s citizen population have remained stable (Chart 1). These numbers are published annually in the Government’s Population-in-Brief report, which can be accessed here .
May 29, 2024 · The racial categorization used in Singapore stemmed from its colonial past and continues to shape its social policies, from public housing quotas along the ethnic composition in the country to...
Jul 21, 2021 · SINGAPORE - Racial Harmony Day is not just another event on the school calendar, but a reminder that Singapore's diversity is a strength, and harmony must continue to be instilled and built...
Singapore is a multiracial, multiethnic, and multicultural Asian society. Major religions include Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, and Hinduism. Its people are broadly organised under the CMIO (Chinese–Malay–Indian–Other) system of categorisation.
Dec 5, 2020 · Race in Singapore: What topics are due for discussion, and how? Discrimination, racial classification and the role of race and identity in policies are among hot topics. Observers say...
Jul 16, 2021 · Is a ‘loud’ conversation on race occurring now because Singapore’s racial harmony is worsening? When and how should people be called out on racism?
