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We need to talk about race issues

The recent racist incidents here make me wonder: What is happening to Singapore, and will fellow Singaporeans step up or speak up if I am under threat?

To be anti-racist in Singapore, it is not enough to be colour blind. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
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This year, for the first time, I felt afraid as a minority race Singaporean.

Two weeks ago, I was tasked with visiting a few heartland shopping malls to get a feel of how empty they were after tightened restrictions kicked in, and to talk to retailers.

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