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Primordial pulls of race remain
The issue of tribalism and identity was discussed at a conference this week. Insight looks at why the subject has come under the spotlight and why it matters.
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Schoolchildren celebrating Racial Harmony Day. An NUS professor has called for a Singapore where people discuss privilege openly, without denigrating any group.
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SINGAPORE - In 1854, riots between Hokkiens and Teochews in Singapore lasted over 10 days and left at least 400 dead and 300 houses burnt.
Over a hundred years later in 1964, race riots in the country led to 36 deaths and 560 injured.
