In the aftermath of the Little India riot, the focus and
dominant narrative, unsurprisingly, have been on law and order issues. The
Government is also emphatic that the riot did not signal local-foreign
resentment. Foreign labour comprises almost 40 per cent of our 3.45 million
workforce. Hence, it is imperative that we work resolutely towards enhancing
the working and living conditions for migrant workers, including the regulatory
environment that governs them. The labour movement must step up and protect
foreign workers.
Opinion:
In my
opinion, I feel that even though the Little India riot happened, we should put
it behind us. After all, what happened had already happened and it would create
tension if we bring it up again. Since Singapore is a multi-racial society, we
should not stir tension between the races so that can living together in harmony.
Despite what has been done during the Little India riot, we should think
positively for we do not create local-foreign resentment.
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