Thanks for visiting Singapore and introducing us to your subscribers with such a nice video! ❤ A minor correction though... Lee Kuan Yew was not our president but he was our Prime Minister. 😊
Regarding your mom's fears, you are free to basically do pretty much whatever you want in Singapore if you dun break any laws....if you are a law abiding citizen from anywhere in the world, you basically won't feel you are missing out on any freedom, in fact with the overall level of safety, in some ways you will feel more free to go about your daily lives
Yes. The freedom from fear is on a different level. I was living overseas for a few years, Australia to be exact. Not a dangerous place at all in the most usual sense. But on my first few weeks there, I witnessed a young lady being shrieked at because she told a stranger her scarf was dragging on the ground. A male student, probably high school, came near my face and shouted at me. Another seperated incident, whereby a male student humped a lamp post in front of me, and laughing. I wasn't offended, just really amused. And I was thinking our local school boys are unlikely to be so rowdy. The drunks there also rant and shout, and I would purposefully cross the road just to avoid walking past them. Idk why, in Spore, I don't have such fears of walking past a drunkard... Maybe because of what I saw in these few incidents, it made me feel like I will be attacked if that drunk person became too drunk and lost his control. I feel that it's alot of education at play too. In Spore, alot of times, is about restraint and control. That's why some may feel "lack of freedom and expression". But when you lack self restraint, you may end up hurting someone else.
A lot of westerners think they live in a free society when pretty much brainwashed by their heavily biased media thinking all countries outside the western sphere are backwards and dictatorial
Oh there are ghettos and shady zones even some locals don't know about. Probably not quite a pleasure to see. What you have experienced was psychological marketing. We need the tourism revenue 😅
Singapore is a really safe country, some years back while burning midnight oil for studies, i wanted a snack at nearby 7-11, mom said its around 2am it might still be unsafe for solo female, i went and on my way i saw solo female jogging along the road footpath, i told my mom that and said she worried too much lol. Living in a very safe country is priceless, such freedom that comes from safety is priceless 😊
Don't take for granted it is that safe, take normal precautions. Dark, poorly lit and lonely places like nature reserves and parks are still dangerous at night for women. Woman jogging on Ulu Pandan PCN in 2022 was nearly raped.
@@s._3560 at night strolling along poorly lit and quiet places and nature reserves is courting trouble. Creatures of the night could be waiting for anyone for that matter, with long sharp fangs and long scrawny fingers with sharp finger nails in the dead of night.
I am a Singaporean. One needs only to have good habits… respect for each other, no littering, etc. We do not live with fear! We have a great life in Singapore!
Funny thing is as a Singaporean, I can guarantee that none of the old people have respect for the younger gen or themselves, they litter like free, and live in fear as they have to work till they die.
I always marvel at the Marina Sands route that I cycle through. It always take longer than it should because of all the sights and scenes. Sometimes, we discover them through tourists taking their pictures. What a wonderful vision of the late Mr Lee and one of the last projects he had left for all of us. I remembered the few empty, run down facilities of Marina South back in the olden days.
I come from a developing country, and had high expectations about Singapore, but it managed to exceed even those. My only concern for Singapore is that you all begin to take things for granted and get too spoilt and soft. I really hope you all don't. It's incredible what you all have achieved there.
@@valerie7894 I agree with on this. I get very2 angry because they get away with it all the time. We the locals are afraid to throw things NOT in the rubbish bins so as not to get a fine. We follow orders. Also, they brought home trolleys from supermarkets and leave at void decks and by the pavements. I'm very sorry to vent out here. Not suppose to be a complain column. And thank you for your understanding.
I live in a village before moving into hdb. Do not litter is imprinted into our minds from school days n it is never about the fine. I do not littler whichever country I may be visiting. And all good habits serve us our whole life.
Thanks! I’m a Singaporean living in London and I can’t understand why people say Singapore is expensive 🤣 London is expensive, filthy and definitely nowhere near as safe as SG! I miss home!
Yes Brother, my father used to say, "Because we have a Zero Corruption Government, God will always bless Singapore with the right amount of rain and shine!"
Bcos u don't come from low & middle income family.u don't stay in public rental house U must be staying in landed property or 4/5rm hse that's why u r in London rn.
Your mum is right about Singapore being a strict place. I was caught jay-walking once (that means I didn't cross at the traffic light junction). A police officer stopped me and took my particulars. I got a $30 fine. That was 20 years ago and I still remember that lesson. Overall, the government does not go around nit-picking on everyone. They just want us Singaporeans to obey the law and keep the country in clean and proper condition. Is it perfect? No. But is it a good place to live. Absolutely. Singaporean here - and I have seen the country change from 1962 till today. I love my country.
40 years ago I was caught running across people park , a police officer stop me and she told me she want to give me a warning because she thought I am a foreigner , she got shock when I started speaking and I remind her , about the warning only Anyway I don't look local haha
Hey! Glad you and the fam enjoyed your time in SG and thank you for the kind words spoken about my country. Just a minor mistake, Lee Kuan Yew was never the President of Singapore. He was our Prime Minister. Singapore is governed differently, following closer to the UK system than US.
Actually the super trees you think’s decor is actually a rain water collection system. The domes collects water, vent air and more. Underground is where we process the water.
I want to share something as a Singaporean. I resonate with your thoughts on the cleanliness, food and even the growth of the place. As someone who travels Asia pretty frequently for work, the thing I appreciate the most is being able to walk around in the streets even at night without having to worry for my own safety. I am not sure about not having homeless though, they're just probably not hanging around the places you're seeing mainly because those are the more expensive areas and they don't achieve much from being around those areas either. Drugs, well, I'm sure our "draconian" drug rules are well documented around the world. One of the reasons why this success will be hard to enforce in today's context in most countries is because most of what LKY and his amazing team did will require doing some things which are considered harsh or even "dictator-like". But as a proud Singaporean, I will say I embrace the rules and the way our little nation is. We're safe, we have opportunities and we can grow however we like.
I lived here all my life…. And traveled a lot…. SG is one of the freest countries in the world…. Free from crimes, bullies, natural disasters, trash on streets…. My daughters can walk on the streets at midnight… and feel safe. We can say whatever we want (responsibly, not stir shit trash)….
Besides what you guys have explored the ‘concrete jungle’ around the downtown area, though Spore being extremely small, there are still have plenty of nature reserves to explore ; Palau Ubin, Coney Island, Bukit Timah nature reserve, Central Water Catchment nature reserve, Sungei Buloh wetland reserve, Kranji Marshes, numerous offshore nature islands and the list goes on. Btw, Spore’s national development directives have shifted towards a more greener and sustainable environment throughout the years, everyone should do their part in saving the earth.
I’ve always liked watching videos of ppl visiting Singapore. It makes me happy and proud to see ppl appreciate Singapore. Thanks so much for this video!
Thanks for the video - glad you enjoyed your stay. Just to clarify - the founder of Singapore was Sir Stanford Raffles, and Mr Lee Kuan Yew was Singapore's first Prime Minister, the first President was Mr Yusof Ishak.
Ian is right. The first President of Singapore is Mr. Yusof Ishak and the first Prime Minister of Singapore is Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. It is important to share the correct facts.
The founder of Singapore is not Raffles. When he came, Singapore is called Singapura, if he was the founder, Singapore would have been called something related to British royals. But Raffles saw the opportunity to economically prosper Singapore
I have been to several countries but whenever I come back to S’pore, I feel totally comfortable. We, Singaporeans, are proud to stay in such a country whereby it’s safe. Very orderly, follow rules & even though not all, people will think twice before doing anything funny. When I heard the name LKY when I was overseas, feel so glad he had done so much for us, indeed a legend 👏
A proud singaporean here! a good choice in starting at our national museum, hope you guys enjoyed your time! do remember to add a umbrella in your next trip (rain or shine, it will somehow STILL weirdly rain.. no matter what)
I was born and lived in Singapore for 34 years before moving to Vancouver, Canada. I see what you are saying about the graffiti, drug and homelessness problem in Vancouver
To add further to the above compliments, SINGAPORE is strict with hygienic preparations of food in food courts, stalls and restaurants. In order for us to enjoy ourselves, the food caterers have to adhere to the specific rules of our Health Standards . We discourage roadside food stalls where some health risks are compromised. Food courts are provided with clean piped water for food preparations, cleaning of utensils to be used, good sanitation etc. SOME countries in other parts of Asia may claim that their food is tastier than our local ones. Bear in mind that all food preparation must adhere to the Public Health requirements and if any person is found to be severely sick and it leads to the source of food purchased,then it involves public health authority to check on the source. Even party food has to indicate the time frame for the food to be consumed to risk any food poisoning due to expired time frame.
KId, Have you live in the west ? If you want to compare hygiene standards of SIngapore with the rest of SE Asia and South Asia, you are setting a very low bar.
That also has been compromised lately. Rats in some food establishments, unhygenic food preparation, unskilled workers brought in frm 3 rd world countries. You can train them all you want but the gutter mentality is ingrained!
Thanks for your kind words. Singapore has gotten even better over the years but there are still flaws here and there. Hope your family enjoy the vacation in Singapore.
I have a British friend who works in Singapore saying that Singapore is too manicured, too clean, too manufactured. Not organic. I asked him why he would prefer living in a dump. I prefer my home clean and tidy, and my garden manicured and landscaped. I don't want to see dead leaves rotting I my place. To each his own... And he has been in Singapore for a decade now, raising his family here. 😂
@@wahidpawana424 lol I grew up in Yishun. The bad rep is Un-deserved, but I also wish the bad rep makes people stay away from Yishun. It's too crowded already. I think the Brits, or certain westerners, have a overly romanticised idea of jungle-like southeast Asia, and expects Singapore to be full of trees and malaria, with its people living in attap houses. It's like a exotic adventure which they look forward to. And to be disappointed when it's actually alot like how modern cities are, albeit cleaner. As a resident of a country, I certainly do not want every outing out of my house to be an "adventure".
There are houses but it is super expensive to live in houses in Singapore. Singapore is small, limited land mass, hence we need to build upwards/ vertical (apartments). And, Singapore is safe (or safer) ... yes, even when compared to the other Asian countries that you had visited.
Thanks for the authentic coverage. What you see is what you get. It makes me proud to be Singaporean. By the way, yes there are houses here and not just apartments.
Enjoyed your video. It's a pity you were only able to spend time in the city area. Hope you can return and spend longer another time and see more. Including the houses and areas where people live.
As an example, I lived in Serangoon (known then as Serangoon Garden Estate) for a while as a child before we moved to what was known as Nee Soon back then. I think Serangoon homes still mostly consists of bungalows - although many have been extended upwards into houses. The happiest days of my young life. Thank you Singapore for the immense joy you gave a little girl, way back in the 1960'sl! I've returned twice over recent years and despite many changes, the heart of the Merlion still beats strong and the essence is still there!
Singapore wouldn't be where it is today without Mr Lee kuan Yew's leadership. So, you did the right thing by putting him at the start of your tour. I hope to visit Singapore again next year.
No. Singapore didn't succeed because of Lee Kuan Yew alone. He's important but Singapore did it with the collective efforts of all and an effective government. Pretty dumb to think LKY was the only reason why Singapore succeed.
Without his "LEADERSHIP" there won't be an "effective collective effort and government". So yeah, Singapore succeeded pretty much because of him! @@w.s.6837
Not lucky. Blessed. I am always grateful to Lky and his brave team who dared to dream and gave of their time, lives and intellect to our people. They can't live forever so it is left to us to continue to build well on what they had started.
Hello, Singaporean here! We've actually been raised not to litter since we were young, same goes to our parents and so on. There are definitely strict rules however not to the point where our "freedom" is taken away. I'd generally say that Singapore is definitely one of the safest countries but do keep in mind that there are never 0 police cases. There will definitely be some crimes here and there. There are a lot of Cameras all over. Be it on Traffic Lights, Light Poles or even some cases, just on building walls. Because of that, it prevents crimes to happen tenfold. And are always maintained that way.
I think your assessment about Singapore is correct. There are cities that are better to be a tourist than a resident. And vice versa. Singapore is the latter. Been living here for 5 years. Lived in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Beijing, Tokyo, and Seoul. Out of these cities, Singapore is the best for families in my opinion.
As a Singaporean in France, our upbringing underscores the importance of responsible waste disposal and avoiding littering, a cultural norm among us. While at a bakery in France, my children, born and raised here, politely asked to use the nearby trash can for some items. The cashier praised their action, recognizing the value of teaching them about responsible waste management. This encounter highlighted how Singapore's commitment to educating citizens about proper waste disposal continues to make a lasting impression.
Thanks for your kind comments on Singapore. I should say Singapore flourishes to such an extent of being a world class country in many aspects is due to the leadership of Mr Lee Kuan Yew and his peers. Hopefully generations of leaders that follows after him will govern with such love for Singapore
I was born in Singapore n went to uni in Waterloo Canada where my relatives were residing. After graduation I had a job offer in Canada but decided to come back Singapore as my parents were still here. I went back to Canada few years ago to visit my relatives and I believe I made the right decision to return back to Singapore.
Thank you for your kind comments and we are pleased to have tourist like you visiting us. Hopefully you will have more opportunities in future to see some of our multi cultural kind of living in other parts of the island in future!❤❤ 😊
The safety and cleanliness is the among the best in the world. It's also named the green city. Of course nothing is perfect but it's good enough. Thanks for the visit hope you enjoyed your stay.
Great video! We visited Singapore in June 2022 (5 days) and fell in love, we ended up visiting in July 2023 and stayed for a month. We still didn’t get to do everything we wanted to do lol. Did y’all get to checkout Sentosa Island? That honey comb building is actually made to look like durian believe or not. My family and I plan to move there one day.
Esplanade is the music Theater for us:D There are many bars at ground floor and you can walk from esplanade to Marina Bay sand via the Helix bridge at night ❤ the best month to come in Singapore is December 😊
I’m Filipino and been living and working in Singapore in the last 12 years, all I can say is… it may look too good to be true, and it’s all TRUE! The city is remarkable in many ways, been here 12 years and often, I still get impressed on how they continuously improve every thing. Worth every penny of the taxes I pay. I wish I could say the same thing about my own country. Enjoy Singapura!!
Thank you for your comment. We hope our fellow south east asians like Singapore, treat is as their second home and have plenty of decent singaporean friends.
Most foreigners may not know this but in my early years about 60 yrs ago, I remember Manila and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) were our development models. Later, these two beautiful places were destroyed by corrupted leaders and we started to model ourselves against the Japanese. These have been big lessons for most older Singaporeans who knew, understood and supported LKY and what he wanted to do for Singapore. It was a 2-way vision so we have to give credit to our fore-parents for having the same foresight to support the man.
Dear Steve and family ...thank you for venturing into my tiny island and speaking so kindly of us. Def 18mins of awesomeness I dont regret ....Bless ya!!!
Welcome and Thank you for visiting Singapore. We still run our country under development strategy set by Mr Kee Kuan Yew. We hope our fourth generations government team continues success keeping Singapore one of the best city to life.
Welcome to Singapore! Glad you enjoyed yourself. Just a little correction for you: Lee Kuan Yew had never been our president. He was our first PM and when vacated the position, he became Senior Minister and Minister Mentor.
Welcome to Singapore! We still have littering problem but much lesser or less obvious lol. To totally eliminate litter bugs is near impossible. We have to thank our hard working cleaners to clean up our place🙏
I visited last week for my third time and couldn’t agree with you more Singapore is very beautiful and it’s people very clean and educated Hope to visit again soon
You should have covered the HDB hub in Toa Payoh. They showcase our public housing planning, layout , designs etc. gives you a better insight in our daily lives
The east side is boring tbh, my ex used to stay at Bedok but always ended up in the Central or West area. My bf lives in Central but agrees that the West side has more food choices and things to do at night. NUS, NTU, SUSS, SP, and NP are in the west too.💀💀 @@SuccessforLifester
Do enjoy your family vacation in SG. There is no city that is perfect, even near perfect is hard to come by, SG is heading towards that direction. With both the efforts of local people and foreigners residing in SG (40% of SG’s population are non-local), hope this will happen in no time.
I grew up in Germany, moved to Singapore 20 years ago. Lived in Canada, Toronto area, for three years in between. Yes, Singapore is absolutely great (and yes, Canada could need some version of Lee Kuan Yew)
Thanks for being so appreciative. I believe that two of the reasons that made it possible for Singapore to progress, were racial harmony and the freedom of worship. While at the same time, strict law enforcement my have helped form the conscience of the people, resulting in a safe and clean environment.
Incredibly happy to have you here in Singapore, and especially so when you come with your Dad and mum. You displayed filial piety at its best👍. Well we do have some not too glamorous and run down areas in Singapore but we are glad you didn’t get to see them, haha. But thanks for the kind remarks and we will continue to improve on those areas where we are lacking. Hope to see you in Singapore again!
❤ your presentation..well space out yet delicately done ,seeing my Singapore through your eyes makes me a very proud but grateful Singaporean. Thanks for paying such a touching tribute to the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. Thank you, I am glad to bump into your travelog. Have an awesome time..Best wishes to you wherever you are now ..Cheers lovely family .❤🎉❤
I am a Singapore born but moved to Virginia in 2000. My family and I would fly back 'home' every 2-3yrs to visit my mom and siblings. There is nowhere in this world that would come close to Singapore and I am so proud of what we have built thus far...and still able to retain our culture, tradition, and everybody living harmoniously amongst the multi racial community. Thank you for sharing your itinerary and honest reviews. I am glad that you and your family had a great time and awesome experience. Take care!
I would to thank all the tourists like yourselves, showcasing the beauty and all marveling aspects that this tiny country has to offer, reminding me to be grateful for all these blessings around me. Been caught up in the ugly rat race from birth and really need these refreshing viewpoints to realign my visions of life every now and then! Hope you enjoyed your stay and for your next visit, do consider visiting the heartlands to experience the locals’ “common living environment” for something different! Alternatively, if you don’t mind the crowd, join us during the major festive periods or events like F1 night race to soak in the vibrancy we have to offer! Stay safe & God bless!
I’m so lucky to have my daughter living in Singapore with her daughter and husband and I’m coming every year for several months! What a city - a fantastic, beautiful, save city with people living together with intelligence and kindness ! The greenest and cleanest city on earth - Like an UTOPIA where everything works,intelligent city planning , incredible buildings but not stupidly bling bling as Dubai ! They can be very proud of themselves and hopefully it will continue!
17:30 The catch? ALL Singaporean males have to serve full-time in the military for 2 years, and after that, they have 2 weeks of reservist training every year until they reach the age of 40. It might not seem like it, but Singapore is one of the most heavily defended countries on Earth. In the worst case scenario, the military at full strength is about 300,000. And it's the only country in South East Asia to get F35 planes.
A lot of locals take what we hv in SG for granted. Many are frogs in a well just thinking that the grass is greener on the other side. There is no perfect society/country, but we do have much to be thankful for compared to other places.
Welcome to SG, SG is definitely a pretty nice country but there is always room for improvement. Btw, SG is also a place where the east meets the west, do enjoy your stay.
It's not so much the light shows of the Supertrees that's supposed to impress [although I do love watching lights] but that the trees are built to harvest solar energy and also to absorb carbon emissions - to contribute towards environmental concerns. Thank you for your compliments, and I hope you enjoyed yourselves here. Stay safe!
that building with the green top (5:48) is a residential housing block build with commercial apace (People's Park Complex) back many many years ago Well, to be exact, many of those colorful short buildings which you walk past were formerly residential area being converted under the conservation program into commercial spaces. That blue color building in that same picture (currently Hotel 81) was where I used to lived for the 1st 28 years of my life before the Government took it back, it is also part of restoration and conservation plan. In fact, that entire stretch of short buildings were all formerly residential area. Basically, majority of the short buildings in Chinatown were mostly residential places. near to the Buddhist Relic Temple, next to the Chinatown hawker centre, there are few blocks of tall building, those are the remaining residential places left in Chinatown. You will definitely see it while you were sitting and eating at Maxwell hawker centre. it is facing the centre.
just a correction, our late Mr Lee Kuan Yew was the founder and Prime Minister and not the President of Singapore. Im proud to be Singaporean and what our Government has done to reach where we are now and beyond. Of course, there are strict regulations to follow but isnt it how things can be more organised and progress with a good regulations setted out to our nations. One size doesnt fit all, there are opposed voices but without good governance we cannot be what we are now.
Thanks for visiting and giving your kind compliments. Additional facts: The funeral procession day for the first PM Lee Kuan Yew, torrential rain was pouring but tens of thousands still lined the streets to see his coffin. There was rain when Singapore had its first Nation Day parade. It almost seemed heaven was moved by him. He is quite legendary in Singapore.
We were in Singapore airport on transit, and had lunch there. Soup noodles was good, Sing$5.80. Beautiful airport! I lived and worked in Singapore for 2 years.
Regarding the Supertrees that you saw, to the eye, it is just some manmade plant structures with lights and sounds, but there are practical uses for them. They harness solar energy which can be used for some of the functions of the Supertrees (such as lighting), similar to how trees photosynthesize, and collection of rainwater for use in irrigation and fountain displays, similar to how trees absorb rainwater for growth. The Supertrees also serve air intake and exhaust functions as part of the conservatories' cooling systems.
Thank u for loving my country. I am a Singaporean. There is poverty and homelesssness and social issues, u don’t get to see it when u first walk in the city. There are houses, and high rise apartments although most people live in apartments. Both types of housing are very costly. A nation like Singapore is not built overnight, as much as I love my country there are many downsides and weaknesses but you only know when you live there. And the food u paid for hawker is not the cheapest, it’s in the Central business district that is still a bit more expensive. Explore more places, the suburbs and the outskirts. Go to the night safari, the Singapore zoo is one of the best in the world. Talk to locals, spend some time there in the midst of us and you will get to know Singapore and the stories of us a bit better ❤
im glad you enjoyed your trip to singapore. About the attractions not being memorable, i think the next time you’re in gardens by the bay, do visit the cloud forest and flower dome instead. you can visit sentosa island and the mandai reserves too for a better experience! 😄
It's wonderful to hear that you're having a great time in Singapore. One key aspect of staying in Singapore is respecting the local culture, as Singaporeans generally adhere to the law. Safety here is exceptional compared to many other countries. While we may encounter issues like drugs, illegal activities, and scams similar to elsewhere, Singapore effectively manages and controls these situations through its capable Police Force. If you plan on returning, explore residential neighborhoods to immerse yourself more in the local culture, as the central business area mainly caters to tourists and office workers.
Thanks for featuring my country Singapore. It might have been true that in the early stage of nation building, the govt introduced lots of strict rules and fines to deter people from littering, etc. But over the decades, people generally have adopted good habits and simply do not litter - so it’s not about living “in fear” of infringing the rules anymore. People simply don’t have the “habit” of littering.
You should definitely take the MRT to the heartlands to see outside the business and shopping districts. Try the red or green lines and you'll be able to see how we live. Geylang will be slightly dirtier as some streets or lorongs is zoned as the unofficial red light district. You'll also get to see a good mix of old shophouses together with modern high rise developments called HDBs where most of the common people live.
Singapore was home for us for 7 years and honestly we regret leaving the country ….. the country that taught us to be respectful and discipline compared to where we are now
Just to pinpoint what you said about there not being houses in Singapore,, for the most part you’re right LOL…from what I can tell you travelled around the central city area but if you were to travel further you’d find more HDBs (Housing Development Buildings) and Condominiums…there are specific portions of land where Singapore allows houses (or what we call landed property), but since we are such a small country we try to limit the amount of landed properties to a minimum to maximize space 😎👍 for reference: HDB(where most Singaporeans live because it is public housing managed by the government) is the cheapest option -> followed by Condominiums(similar to HDB but includes more facilities like swimming pools, gyms etc.) -> lastly landed property where that specific patch of land belongs to you and your family Hope I didn’t bore you with the paragraph 😅😅💗
I was in Canada for business trip and I was shocked at the broken road pavement, the number of homeless people and how the underground smells like piss. Talk to my colleagues and it made me understand the spalling road was due to the changing weather (only one weather in SG). I told them that if we had this condition of road in Singapore, it would definitely be discussed in parliament. Also, we pay pretty low taxes when compared to Canada. And the country is still run pretty well. I don’t have much to complain.
@@510235 is that what was built where Nee Soon was originally? I lived there as a little girl and the thought of the beautiful ravine and surrounding beautiful homes and gardens being destroyed is pretty sad. But, perhaps I live in the past too much.
Welcome to Singapore! I wanted to mention a detail from your 2:03 video - Lee Kuan Yew served as the Prime Minister, not the founder or president. Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, a British colonial official, founded Singapore in 1819. Yusof bin Ishak, the face on our currency, became the first president after Singapore gained independence from Malaysia in 1965 following World War II. Cheers, and I trust you had a wonderful time in Singapore!
singapore is not for those that are "rebellious" and/or adventurous. it is for someone who like organized, systematic and no-rule-bending environment. once you are used to such environment, everywhere else will seems full of flaws or "wild wild west". just my personal opinion.
As a naturalized Singaporean, based on my observation, I only agree with you to some extent. Most true blue Singaporeans are aware of the messy happenings outside of Singapore (they are well versed in both English and their mother tongue ) . They might be ‘well protected’ in Singapore but I’m pretty sure they survive well in other countries as they are ‘taught & trained’ to survive in any tough environment. Don’t underestimate their adaptability, they just love to complain, just my 2 cents opinion.
@@AliceChen-mt1iq if one wants to survive, one will survive. but subconciously, they will always compare other countries to theirs, and be super proud of their motherland.
@@weeeee8232 `if one wants to survive, one will survive’, is that really the case, I doubt so. Shouldn’t people be proud of their own motherland, shouldn’t that be the way. Pardon me for having the feeling that you probably came from a not so well-to-do country.
@@AliceChen-mt1iq I actually wrote that as a compliment. And, yes, everyone should be proud of their country. That's why, I am a proud malaysian. 😁 Peace, ya. ❤️
Welcome to Singapore. This video is very positive. All food sure taste better, places or countries that you visit will be good with you and your family around. Try more different local food in Singapore and hope you enjoy. Singapore can be hot, drink more water and just get into the mall with aircon when feel hot.
Foreigners (we don't regard Malaysians as foreigners but brothers living in different houses just next door) have this misconception that Singapore had always been part of Malaysia. Malaysia gained independence in 1957 without Singapore. The following year, Singapore became a self-governing state and Lee Kuan Yew in 1959 led his party to win the first general election (universal suffrage, one-man-one-vote, democratic system) and became the first prime minister of Singapore. In 1963, he led Singapore to join Malaysia. Only having been part of Malaysia for two years, Singapore was forced to become independent in 1965.
Eh i do regard Malaysians as foreigners. The majority of us do, just as Malaysians regard Singaporeans as foreigners. Two countries can't be more different. The Malaysian govt supports HAMAS.
National museum was an excellent decision of where to start! I just got back from a two week trip there, and just got lucky and stopped there. I would have never understood Singapore well at all if I had not gone to the museum. Really glad you started your video tour with this. I am just seeing this video after having already gone. I will be going back late this fall. I would recommend that museum first, followed by going to the Maritime museum, and then Fort Canning park. Those three stops really gave me a critical understanding of place and its history. The lighted trees made zero impression on me as well. I walked away from the show and right into Fruits and Flowers area which I found much more interesting and compelling. I went there for the architecture, and was blown away by how they develop urban spaces for people to congregate in. You caught on to that right away. I so glad you filmed this as I took stills. I already miss being there and I have only been back for 5 days. Thanks for the great job videoing AND the incisive commentary. This was the first of your work I have seen. I watch TH-cam videos almost exclusively and your work is some of the best I have ever seen.
Glad you have a great time in Singapore, towards your ending your lovely mom shared it was flawless. Maybe we can say that it really took time over many years to build in social awareness. From not littering or be mindful of others etc. Sometimes there are some imperfection but it is an ongoing process and there are always room for improvement.
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Thanks for visiting Singapore and introducing us to your subscribers with such a nice video! ❤ A minor correction though... Lee Kuan Yew was not our president but he was our Prime Minister. 😊
Welcome here to Singapore buddy.
Try to visit Chinatown here.
Lee Kuan Yew is Prime minister not president. Singapore follows the British Westminster system.
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Regarding your mom's fears, you are free to basically do pretty much whatever you want in Singapore if you dun break any laws....if you are a law abiding citizen from anywhere in the world, you basically won't feel you are missing out on any freedom, in fact with the overall level of safety, in some ways you will feel more free to go about your daily lives
The best freedom is to be able to roam around everywhere without fear, even right past midnight.
Yes. The freedom from fear is on a different level. I was living overseas for a few years, Australia to be exact. Not a dangerous place at all in the most usual sense. But on my first few weeks there, I witnessed a young lady being shrieked at because she told a stranger her scarf was dragging on the ground. A male student, probably high school, came near my face and shouted at me. Another seperated incident, whereby a male student humped a lamp post in front of me, and laughing. I wasn't offended, just really amused. And I was thinking our local school boys are unlikely to be so rowdy. The drunks there also rant and shout, and I would purposefully cross the road just to avoid walking past them. Idk why, in Spore, I don't have such fears of walking past a drunkard... Maybe because of what I saw in these few incidents, it made me feel like I will be attacked if that drunk person became too drunk and lost his control. I feel that it's alot of education at play too. In Spore, alot of times, is about restraint and control. That's why some may feel "lack of freedom and expression". But when you lack self restraint, you may end up hurting someone else.
@@Coco762011the only thing they may see is just white ghost.
A lot of westerners think they live in a free society when pretty much brainwashed by their heavily biased media thinking all countries outside the western sphere are backwards and dictatorial
Oh there are ghettos and shady zones even some locals don't know about. Probably not quite a pleasure to see. What you have experienced was psychological marketing. We need the tourism revenue 😅
Singapore is a really safe country, some years back while burning midnight oil for studies, i wanted a snack at nearby 7-11, mom said its around 2am it might still be unsafe for solo female, i went and on my way i saw solo female jogging along the road footpath, i told my mom that and said she worried too much lol. Living in a very safe country is priceless, such freedom that comes from safety is priceless 😊
Don't take for granted it is that safe, take normal precautions. Dark, poorly lit and lonely places like nature reserves and parks are still dangerous at night for women. Woman jogging on Ulu Pandan PCN in 2022 was nearly raped.
I swear I saw the same comment on reddit
@@s._3560 at night strolling along poorly lit and quiet places and nature reserves is courting trouble.
Creatures of the night could be waiting for anyone for that matter, with long sharp fangs and long scrawny
fingers with sharp finger nails in the dead of night.
@@gungho9 That's what I told OP. You tell me.
lol 3am jogs during my uni days, the roads are so peaceful then
Thank you for the kind compliment towards our country! Love to welcome you back again! ❤
Please increase soft power of singapore
I am a Singaporean. One needs only to have good habits… respect for each other, no littering, etc. We do not live with fear! We have a great life in Singapore!
We really hope that whoever visits Singapore will help us keep our country clean and safe.
Funny thing is as a Singaporean, I can guarantee that none of the old people have respect for the younger gen or themselves, they litter like free, and live in fear as they have to work till they die.
It is always a good reminder to us Singaporeans that what we take for granted, first time visitors would marvel at.
As a long term expat married to SG, I really have to agree with this. My whole family is Singaporean. What you say is facts.
I always marvel at the Marina Sands route that I cycle through. It always take longer than it should because of all the sights and scenes. Sometimes, we discover them through tourists taking their pictures. What a wonderful vision of the late Mr Lee and one of the last projects he had left for all of us. I remembered the few empty, run down facilities of Marina South back in the olden days.
I come from a developing country, and had high expectations about Singapore, but it managed to exceed even those. My only concern for Singapore is that you all begin to take things for granted and get too spoilt and soft.
I really hope you all don't. It's incredible what you all have achieved there.
jeah same in every country.sometimes i see travelers in germany being so hyped xD
If you visited Vancouver or Toronto you would probably throw up.
As a proud singaporean, we thank u for ur kind compliments for my country and we hope u enjoyed your trip here. safe journey! ❤
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I agree with on this.
I get very2 angry because they get away with it all the time.
We the locals are afraid to throw things NOT in the rubbish bins so as not to get a fine. We follow orders.
Also, they brought home trolleys from supermarkets and leave at void decks and by the pavements.
I'm very sorry to vent out here. Not suppose to be a complain column.
And thank you for your understanding.
I live in a village before moving into hdb. Do not litter is imprinted into our minds from school days n it is never about the fine. I do not littler whichever country I may be visiting. And all good habits serve us our whole life.
You have to understand... Mr Lee is a Machiavelli. Majority of the current leaders are.
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SG is a remarkably safe and secure country. Only when you travel abroad do you truly appreciate all the small details that make SG so special.❤❤❤
exactly same for me too
Thanks! I’m a Singaporean living in London and I can’t understand why people say Singapore is expensive 🤣 London is expensive, filthy and definitely nowhere near as safe as SG! I miss home!
Yes Brother, my father used to say,
"Because we have a Zero Corruption Government, God will always bless Singapore with the right amount of rain and shine!"
Bcos u don't come from low & middle income family.u don't stay in public rental house
U must be staying in landed property or 4/5rm hse that's why u r in London rn.
Yeah, I fully agreed on that ...
Your mum is right about Singapore being a strict place. I was caught jay-walking once (that means I didn't cross at the traffic light junction). A police officer stopped me and took my particulars. I got a $30 fine. That was 20 years ago and I still remember that lesson. Overall, the government does not go around nit-picking on everyone. They just want us Singaporeans to obey the law and keep the country in clean and proper condition. Is it perfect? No. But is it a good place to live. Absolutely. Singaporean here - and I have seen the country change from 1962 till today. I love my country.
Ain’t no way that’s sad.
I have been jay walking for a tonne but no fine
Nice country though
40 years ago I was caught running across people park , a police officer stop me and she told me she want to give me a warning because she thought I am a foreigner , she got shock when I started speaking and I remind her , about the warning only Anyway I don't look local haha
@@somerslim25 lol im a singaporean and have been jaywalking (the small streets of course) my entire life. All good.
Hahaha, you guys are lucky. Anyway I only got fine once, and ended up 20 bucks less....
Hey! Glad you and the fam enjoyed your time in SG and thank you for the kind words spoken about my country. Just a minor mistake, Lee Kuan Yew was never the President of Singapore. He was our Prime Minister. Singapore is governed differently, following closer to the UK system than US.
I moved to work in Singapore in 2010. I have never left. It has been 14 years. And I love it here
Actually the super trees you think’s decor is actually a rain water collection system. The domes collects water, vent air and more. Underground is where we process the water.
Wah, now then I know
I never knew that though I worked for 10 yrs here. Thanks for sharing 😅
I want to share something as a Singaporean. I resonate with your thoughts on the cleanliness, food and even the growth of the place. As someone who travels Asia pretty frequently for work, the thing I appreciate the most is being able to walk around in the streets even at night without having to worry for my own safety. I am not sure about not having homeless though, they're just probably not hanging around the places you're seeing mainly because those are the more expensive areas and they don't achieve much from being around those areas either. Drugs, well, I'm sure our "draconian" drug rules are well documented around the world. One of the reasons why this success will be hard to enforce in today's context in most countries is because most of what LKY and his amazing team did will require doing some things which are considered harsh or even "dictator-like". But as a proud Singaporean, I will say I embrace the rules and the way our little nation is. We're safe, we have opportunities and we can grow however we like.
I lived here all my life…. And traveled a lot…. SG is one of the freest countries in the world…. Free from crimes, bullies, natural disasters, trash on streets…. My daughters can walk on the streets at midnight… and feel safe. We can say whatever we want (responsibly, not stir shit trash)….
Thanks mum, for all the compliments and kind words.
Singapore’s transportation system is very structured and integrated…. Love it!
Besides what you guys have explored the ‘concrete jungle’ around the downtown area, though Spore being extremely small, there are still have plenty of nature reserves to explore ; Palau Ubin, Coney Island, Bukit Timah nature reserve, Central Water Catchment nature reserve, Sungei Buloh wetland reserve, Kranji Marshes, numerous offshore nature islands and the list goes on. Btw, Spore’s national development directives have shifted towards a more greener and sustainable environment throughout the years, everyone should do their part in saving the earth.
Visit the Peranakan Museum.
Yes! Moreover, many of these parks in Singapore are joint together via bridges, underpasses, and park connectors.
Yes, it's a city with many parks to enjoy and it's cheaper to eat in the suburban areas
I’ve always liked watching videos of ppl visiting Singapore. It makes me happy and proud to see ppl appreciate Singapore. Thanks so much for this video!
Thanks for the video - glad you enjoyed your stay. Just to clarify - the founder of Singapore was Sir Stanford Raffles, and Mr Lee Kuan Yew was Singapore's first Prime Minister, the first President was Mr Yusof Ishak.
Sir Stamford Raffles
Ian is right. The first President of Singapore is Mr. Yusof Ishak and the first Prime Minister of Singapore is Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. It is important to share the correct facts.
The founder of Singapore is not Raffles. When he came, Singapore is called Singapura, if he was the founder, Singapore would have been called something related to British royals. But Raffles saw the opportunity to economically prosper Singapore
I have been to several countries but whenever I come back to S’pore, I feel totally comfortable. We, Singaporeans, are proud to stay in such a country whereby it’s safe. Very orderly, follow rules & even though not all, people will think twice before doing anything funny. When I heard the name LKY when I was overseas, feel so glad he had done so much for us, indeed a legend 👏
A proud singaporean here! a good choice in starting at our national museum, hope you guys enjoyed your time! do remember to add a umbrella in your next trip (rain or shine, it will somehow STILL weirdly rain.. no matter what)
What I believe why Singapore is what it is, that we had ’Civics’ lessons incorporated into our educational programs.
America used to have them too... about 60 years ago
I was born and lived in Singapore for 34 years before moving to Vancouver, Canada. I see what you are saying about the graffiti, drug and homelessness problem in Vancouver
To add further to the above compliments, SINGAPORE is strict with hygienic preparations of food in food courts, stalls and restaurants. In order for us to enjoy ourselves, the food caterers have to adhere to the specific rules of our Health Standards . We discourage roadside food stalls where some health risks are compromised. Food courts are provided with clean piped water for food preparations, cleaning of utensils to be used, good sanitation etc. SOME countries in other parts of Asia may claim that their food is tastier than our local ones. Bear in mind that all food preparation must adhere to the Public Health requirements and if any person is found to be severely sick and it leads to the source of food purchased,then it involves public health authority to check on the source. Even party food has to indicate the time frame for the food to be consumed to risk any food poisoning due to expired time frame.
Only fine small amount of money if restaurants is unhygienic.. not strict at all..
KId, Have you live in the west ?
If you want to compare hygiene standards of SIngapore with the rest of SE Asia and South Asia, you are setting a very low bar.
That also has been compromised lately. Rats in some food establishments, unhygenic food preparation, unskilled workers brought in frm 3 rd world countries. You can train them all you want but the gutter mentality is ingrained!
sounds like a sour grape hahaha
Thanks for your kind words. Singapore has gotten even better over the years but there are still flaws here and there. Hope your family enjoy the vacation in Singapore.
Nothing is perfect, and Spore is not. But very very close. 👍
singapore is perfect
I have a British friend who works in Singapore saying that Singapore is too manicured, too clean, too manufactured. Not organic. I asked him why he would prefer living in a dump. I prefer my home clean and tidy, and my garden manicured and landscaped. I don't want to see dead leaves rotting I my place. To each his own... And he has been in Singapore for a decade now, raising his family here. 😂
For you ZOO is better, Employees are there to feed you!
I think your friend is those type of expat that did not really explore places like Changi Village, Geylang or Yishun (lol).
Definitely have not missed the last boat to Pulau Ubin before 😂
The same thing some Taiwanese in leadership position said about this tiny red dot...
Clear waters but not a single fish...
@@wahidpawana424 lol I grew up in Yishun. The bad rep is Un-deserved, but I also wish the bad rep makes people stay away from Yishun. It's too crowded already.
I think the Brits, or certain westerners, have a overly romanticised idea of jungle-like southeast Asia, and expects Singapore to be full of trees and malaria, with its people living in attap houses. It's like a exotic adventure which they look forward to. And to be disappointed when it's actually alot like how modern cities are, albeit cleaner. As a resident of a country, I certainly do not want every outing out of my house to be an "adventure".
There are houses but it is super expensive to live in houses in Singapore. Singapore is small, limited land mass, hence we need to build upwards/ vertical (apartments). And, Singapore is safe (or safer) ... yes, even when compared to the other Asian countries that you had visited.
Thanks for the authentic coverage. What you see is what you get. It makes me proud to be Singaporean. By the way, yes there are houses here and not just apartments.
Enjoyed your video. It's a pity you were only able to spend time in the city area. Hope you can return and spend longer another time and see more. Including the houses and areas where people live.
As an example, I lived in Serangoon (known then as Serangoon Garden Estate) for a while as a child before we moved to what was known as Nee Soon back then. I think Serangoon homes still mostly consists of bungalows - although many have been extended upwards into houses. The happiest days of my young life.
Thank you Singapore for the immense joy you gave a little girl, way back in the 1960'sl! I've returned twice over recent years and despite many changes, the heart of the Merlion still beats strong and the essence is still there!
Singapore wouldn't be where it is today without Mr Lee kuan Yew's leadership. So, you did the right thing by putting him at the start of your tour. I hope to visit Singapore again next year.
No. Singapore didn't succeed because of Lee Kuan Yew alone. He's important but Singapore did it with the collective efforts of all and an effective government. Pretty dumb to think LKY was the only reason why Singapore succeed.
Without his "LEADERSHIP" there won't be an "effective collective effort and government". So yeah, Singapore succeeded pretty much because of him! @@w.s.6837
@@w.s.6837 When did he say anything about LKY being the only reason for Singapore's success?
@@bigbossbiggis I was replying to the writer not the video
@@w.s.6837 Did he?
Singapore got lucky with Lee Kuan Yew. What a leader!
Not lucky. Blessed. I am always grateful to Lky and his brave team who dared to dream and gave of their time, lives and intellect to our people. They can't live forever so it is left to us to continue to build well on what they had started.
Hello, Singaporean here!
We've actually been raised not to litter since we were young, same goes to our parents and so on.
There are definitely strict rules however not to the point where our "freedom" is taken away. I'd generally say that Singapore is definitely one of the safest countries but do keep in mind that there are never 0 police cases. There will definitely be some crimes here and there. There are a lot of Cameras all over. Be it on Traffic Lights, Light Poles or even some cases, just on building walls. Because of that, it prevents crimes to happen tenfold. And are always maintained that way.
I think your assessment about Singapore is correct. There are cities that are better to be a tourist than a resident. And vice versa. Singapore is the latter. Been living here for 5 years. Lived in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Beijing, Tokyo, and Seoul. Out of these cities, Singapore is the best for families in my opinion.
As a Singaporean in France, our upbringing underscores the importance of responsible waste disposal and avoiding littering, a cultural norm among us. While at a bakery in France, my children, born and raised here, politely asked to use the nearby trash can for some items. The cashier praised their action, recognizing the value of teaching them about responsible waste management. This encounter highlighted how Singapore's commitment to educating citizens about proper waste disposal continues to make a lasting impression.
Thanks for your kind comments on Singapore. I should say Singapore flourishes to such an extent of being a world class country in many aspects is due to the leadership of Mr Lee Kuan Yew and his peers. Hopefully generations of leaders that follows after him will govern with such love for Singapore
I was born in Singapore n went to uni in Waterloo Canada where my relatives were residing. After graduation I had a job offer in Canada but decided to come back Singapore as my parents were still here. I went back to Canada few years ago to visit my relatives and I believe I made the right decision to return back to Singapore.
Thank you for your kind comments and we are pleased to have tourist like you visiting us. Hopefully you will have more opportunities in future to see some of our multi cultural kind of living in other parts of the island in future!❤❤ 😊
The safety and cleanliness is the among the best in the world. It's also named the green city. Of course nothing is perfect but it's good enough. Thanks for the visit hope you enjoyed your stay.
Thank you so much for kind comment . Glad that you had a enjoyable time .
Great video! We visited Singapore in June 2022 (5 days) and fell in love, we ended up visiting in July 2023 and stayed for a month. We still didn’t get to do everything we wanted to do lol. Did y’all get to checkout Sentosa Island? That honey comb building is actually made to look like durian believe or not. My family and I plan to move there one day.
Welcome to Singapore
Welcome to Singapore 😊
Are you referring to the Esplanade? It is actually built to look like microphones but many locals like to refer to it as the “durian” 😂
@@skchewbacca8623 gotcha, thanks for the clarification.
Esplanade is the music Theater for us:D There are many bars at ground floor and you can walk from esplanade to Marina Bay sand via the Helix bridge at night ❤ the best month to come in Singapore is December 😊
I’m Filipino and been living and working in Singapore in the last 12 years, all I can say is… it may look too good to be true, and it’s all TRUE!
The city is remarkable in many ways, been here 12 years and often, I still get impressed on how they continuously improve every thing. Worth every penny of the taxes I pay. I wish I could say the same thing about my own country. Enjoy Singapura!!
we just got to Manila!😁
Change your country's boss (from America to Singapore) and you will get a modern independent nation 😂
Thank you for your comment. We hope our fellow south east asians like Singapore, treat is as their second home and have plenty of decent singaporean friends.
Most foreigners may not know this but in my early years about 60 yrs ago, I remember Manila and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) were our development models. Later, these two beautiful places were destroyed by corrupted leaders and we started to model ourselves against the Japanese. These have been big lessons for most older Singaporeans who knew, understood and supported LKY and what he wanted to do for Singapore. It was a 2-way vision so we have to give credit to our fore-parents for having the same foresight to support the man.
Of course, there are landed properties in many parts of Singapore. Some of them are big & beautiful
if you have like 10 million to spare
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@@ylwactually gcb start from 30mill and above
(good class bungalow)
Dear Steve and family
...thank you for venturing into my tiny island and speaking so kindly of us. Def 18mins of awesomeness I dont regret
....Bless ya!!!
Welcome and Thank you for visiting Singapore. We still run our country under development strategy set by Mr Kee Kuan Yew. We hope our fourth generations government team continues success keeping Singapore one of the best city to life.
Welcome to Singapore! Glad you enjoyed yourself. Just a little correction for you: Lee Kuan Yew had never been our president. He was our first PM and when vacated the position, he became Senior Minister and Minister Mentor.
Welcome to Singapore!
We still have littering problem but much lesser or less obvious lol.
To totally eliminate litter bugs is near impossible.
We have to thank our hard working cleaners to clean up our place🙏
All littering throw by foreigner worker and tourist.
@@jon8697 Yes n No. Friend you are rather rude & assertive to say ‘all’ but I do believe most are done by them based on my random observation 😁
Small minority, usually disgruntled uncles and teenagers especially one minority race who like to chill out at void decks, and South Asians nationals
is the minority race malay?@@SuccessforLifester
@@heeDeer 🤔😷
I visited last week for my third time and couldn’t agree with you more
Singapore is very beautiful and it’s people very clean and educated
Hope to visit again soon
You should have covered the HDB hub in Toa Payoh. They showcase our public housing planning, layout , designs etc. gives you a better insight in our daily lives
And also the food. There's actually pretty good food there
If you want to see how people live in Singapore, take a round trip from on the MRT from City Hall to Woodlands to Jurong East and back to City Hall
Agreed. The only way to see our city. 😅
I have seen most of Singapore. Still better than a lot of major cities in the States.
I think the east side is nicer 😁
@@SuccessforLifesterEast side, best side.
The east side is boring tbh, my ex used to stay at Bedok but always ended up in the Central or West area.
My bf lives in Central but agrees that the West side has more food choices and things to do at night.
NUS, NTU, SUSS, SP, and NP are in the west too.💀💀 @@SuccessforLifester
Welcome to Singapore! Hope you had fun in Singapore. Thanks for your kind words. Without Mr Lee Kuan Yew, there would not be Singapore today.
Do enjoy your family vacation in SG. There is no city that is perfect, even near perfect is hard to come by, SG is heading towards that direction. With both the efforts of local people and foreigners residing in SG (40% of SG’s population are non-local), hope this will happen in no time.
I grew up in Germany, moved to Singapore 20 years ago. Lived in Canada, Toronto area, for three years in between. Yes, Singapore is absolutely great (and yes, Canada could need some version of Lee Kuan Yew)
Thanks for being so appreciative. I believe that two of the reasons that made it possible for Singapore to progress, were racial harmony and the freedom of worship. While at the same time, strict law enforcement my have helped form the conscience of the people, resulting in a safe and clean environment.
So kind of you and family to say such nice things about Singapore, and yes, we’re very proud of our country! Take care and stay safe.❤
Incredibly happy to have you here in Singapore, and especially so when you come with your Dad and mum. You displayed filial piety at its best👍. Well we do have some not too glamorous and run down areas in Singapore but we are glad you didn’t get to see them, haha. But thanks for the kind remarks and we will continue to improve on those areas where we are lacking. Hope to see you in Singapore again!
❤ your presentation..well space out yet delicately done ,seeing my Singapore through your eyes makes me a very proud but grateful Singaporean. Thanks for paying such a touching tribute to the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. Thank you, I am glad to bump into your travelog. Have an awesome time..Best wishes to you wherever you are now ..Cheers lovely family .❤🎉❤
Welcome to Singapore 🇸🇬
Thank you for your kind comments.❤
God bless you and your family 🙏❤
I am a Singapore born but moved to Virginia in 2000. My family and I would fly back 'home' every 2-3yrs to visit my mom and siblings. There is nowhere in this world that would come close to Singapore and I am so proud of what we have built thus far...and still able to retain our culture, tradition, and everybody living harmoniously amongst the multi racial community. Thank you for sharing your itinerary and honest reviews. I am glad that you and your family had a great time and awesome experience. Take care!
Feel free to come back and visit the heartlands
Been to Singapore 3 times, it is truly amazing especially around the marina at night. The city is very clean and tidy, and very safe for travel
I would to thank all the tourists like yourselves, showcasing the beauty and all marveling aspects that this tiny country has to offer, reminding me to be grateful for all these blessings around me. Been caught up in the ugly rat race from birth and really need these refreshing viewpoints to realign my visions of life every now and then! Hope you enjoyed your stay and for your next visit, do consider visiting the heartlands to experience the locals’ “common living environment” for something different! Alternatively, if you don’t mind the crowd, join us during the major festive periods or events like F1 night race to soak in the vibrancy we have to offer! Stay safe & God bless!
I’m so lucky to have my daughter living in Singapore with her daughter and husband and I’m coming every year for several months! What a city - a fantastic, beautiful, save city with people living together with intelligence and kindness ! The greenest and cleanest city on earth - Like an UTOPIA where everything works,intelligent city planning , incredible buildings but not stupidly bling bling as Dubai !
They can be very proud of themselves and hopefully it will continue!
U make me cry. I love my country so much.
17:30 The catch? ALL Singaporean males have to serve full-time in the military for 2 years, and after that, they have 2 weeks of reservist training every year until they reach the age of 40. It might not seem like it, but Singapore is one of the most heavily defended countries on Earth. In the worst case scenario, the military at full strength is about 300,000. And it's the only country in South East Asia to get F35 planes.
This video put together well Steve and Ivana!! Well done. Brings me right back to being with you both in Singapore.❤ Keep safe, healthy and happy.
Hello I'm a Singaporean
Thank you for your kind praises on Singapore
Good video blog. One small correction Lee Kuan Yew was NOT President as you indicated but he was the Prime Minister.
And nor was he the founder.
One thing for sure. If there is no LKY, there will not be Singapore like today.
wrong. without jesus there would be no Singapore@@kohbenny4555
A lot of locals take what we hv in SG for granted. Many are frogs in a well just thinking that the grass is greener on the other side. There is no perfect society/country, but we do have much to be thankful for compared to other places.
Welcome to SG, SG is definitely a pretty nice country but there is always room for improvement. Btw, SG is also a place where the east meets the west, do enjoy your stay.
It's not so much the light shows of the Supertrees that's supposed to impress [although I do love watching lights] but that the trees are built to harvest solar energy and also to absorb carbon emissions - to contribute towards environmental concerns. Thank you for your compliments, and I hope you enjoyed yourselves here. Stay safe!
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that building with the green top (5:48) is a residential housing block build with commercial apace (People's Park Complex) back many many years ago
Well, to be exact, many of those colorful short buildings which you walk past were formerly residential area being converted under the conservation program into commercial spaces.
That blue color building in that same picture (currently Hotel 81) was where I used to lived for the 1st 28 years of my life before the Government took it back, it is also part of restoration and conservation plan. In fact, that entire stretch of short buildings were all formerly residential area. Basically, majority of the short buildings in Chinatown were mostly residential places.
near to the Buddhist Relic Temple, next to the Chinatown hawker centre, there are few blocks of tall building, those are the remaining residential places left in Chinatown. You will definitely see it while you were sitting and eating at Maxwell hawker centre. it is facing the centre.
just a correction, our late Mr Lee Kuan Yew was the founder and Prime Minister and not the President of Singapore. Im proud to be Singaporean and what our Government has done to reach where we are now and beyond. Of course, there are strict regulations to follow but isnt it how things can be more organised and progress with a good regulations setted out to our nations. One size doesnt fit all, there are opposed voices but without good governance we cannot be what we are now.
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Lol at Lee Kuan Yew being the founder of Singapore.
Glad you enjoyed our little island country. Hope to see you back again.
Thanks for visiting and giving your kind compliments. Additional facts: The funeral procession day for the first PM Lee Kuan Yew, torrential rain was pouring but tens of thousands still lined the streets to see his coffin. There was rain when Singapore had its first Nation Day parade. It almost seemed heaven was moved by him. He is quite legendary in Singapore.
We were in Singapore airport on transit, and had lunch there. Soup noodles was good, Sing$5.80. Beautiful airport!
I lived and worked in Singapore for 2 years.
Regarding the Supertrees that you saw, to the eye, it is just some manmade plant structures with lights and sounds, but there are practical uses for them. They harness solar energy which can be used for some of the functions of the Supertrees (such as lighting), similar to how trees photosynthesize, and collection of rainwater for use in irrigation and fountain displays, similar to how trees absorb rainwater for growth. The Supertrees also serve air intake and exhaust functions as part of the conservatories' cooling systems.
Welcome to Singapore. Been following your journey thru Malaysia and Indonesia and finally landed to our city state of Singapore. Welcome once again
thank you!
Thank u for loving my country. I am a Singaporean. There is poverty and homelesssness and social issues, u don’t get to see it when u first walk in the city. There are houses, and high rise apartments although most people live in apartments. Both types of housing are very costly. A nation like Singapore is not built overnight, as much as I love my country there are many downsides and weaknesses but you only know when you live there. And the food u paid for hawker is not the cheapest, it’s in the Central business district that is still a bit more expensive. Explore more places, the suburbs and the outskirts. Go to the night safari, the Singapore zoo is one of the best in the world. Talk to locals, spend some time there in the midst of us and you will get to know Singapore and the stories of us a bit better ❤
im glad you enjoyed your trip to singapore. About the attractions not being memorable, i think the next time you’re in gardens by the bay, do visit the cloud forest and flower dome instead. you can visit sentosa island and the mandai reserves too for a better experience! 😄
It's wonderful to hear that you're having a great time in Singapore. One key aspect of staying in Singapore is respecting the local culture, as Singaporeans generally adhere to the law. Safety here is exceptional compared to many other countries. While we may encounter issues like drugs, illegal activities, and scams similar to elsewhere, Singapore effectively manages and controls these situations through its capable Police Force. If you plan on returning, explore residential neighborhoods to immerse yourself more in the local culture, as the central business area mainly caters to tourists and office workers.
Thanks for featuring my country Singapore. It might have been true that in the early stage of nation building, the govt introduced lots of strict rules and fines to deter people from littering, etc. But over the decades, people generally have adopted good habits and simply do not litter - so it’s not about living “in fear” of infringing the rules anymore. People simply don’t have the “habit” of littering.
You should definitely take the MRT to the heartlands to see outside the business and shopping districts. Try the red or green lines and you'll be able to see how we live. Geylang will be slightly dirtier as some streets or lorongs is zoned as the unofficial red light district. You'll also get to see a good mix of old shophouses together with modern high rise developments called HDBs where most of the common people live.
Tqsm for the LENGTHY N POSITIVE REVIEWS of SINGAPORE....GLAD THAT U HAD A GREAT TIME👌😘💖
Singapore was home for us for 7 years and honestly we regret leaving the country ….. the country that taught us to be respectful and discipline compared to where we are now
Just to pinpoint what you said about there not being houses in Singapore,, for the most part you’re right LOL…from what I can tell you travelled around the central city area but if you were to travel further you’d find more HDBs (Housing Development Buildings) and Condominiums…there are specific portions of land where Singapore allows houses (or what we call landed property), but since we are such a small country we try to limit the amount of landed properties to a minimum to maximize space 😎👍 for reference: HDB(where most Singaporeans live because it is public housing managed by the government) is the cheapest option -> followed by Condominiums(similar to HDB but includes more facilities like swimming pools, gyms etc.) -> lastly landed property where that specific patch of land belongs to you and your family
Hope I didn’t bore you with the paragraph 😅😅💗
I was in Canada for business trip and I was shocked at the broken road pavement, the number of homeless people and how the underground smells like piss.
Talk to my colleagues and it made me understand the spalling road was due to the changing weather (only one weather in SG). I told them that if we had this condition of road in Singapore, it would definitely be discussed in parliament.
Also, we pay pretty low taxes when compared to Canada. And the country is still run pretty well. I don’t have much to complain.
Go to the heartlands, Bedok, Tampines, Jurong, Woodlands, talk to a local, maybe they will invite you to their home
Come to Punggol, I can show you around the seashore / north side of Singapore 🎉❤
Just dont go to Yishun
@@510235Stop perpetuating an unfair and untrue stereotype. Yishun is great.
@@510235lunatics can be anywhere, just watch your back
@@510235 is that what was built where Nee Soon was originally? I lived there as a little girl and the thought of the beautiful ravine and surrounding beautiful homes and gardens being destroyed is pretty sad. But, perhaps I live in the past too much.
Welcome to Singapore & glad to see you enjoyed your stay here! Thank you for your compliments of my beloved country!
Selamat datang ke Singapura.
Singaporean here living overseas and travelled a fair bit. No where is close to perfection as Singapore.
Welcome to Singapore! I wanted to mention a detail from your 2:03 video - Lee Kuan Yew served as the Prime Minister, not the founder or president. Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, a British colonial official, founded Singapore in 1819. Yusof bin Ishak, the face on our currency, became the first president after Singapore gained independence from Malaysia in 1965 following World War II. Cheers, and I trust you had a wonderful time in Singapore!
Tons of love from Singapore 🇸🇬 ❤ One People, One Nation, One Singapore 🇸🇬 ❤
singapore is not for those that are "rebellious" and/or adventurous. it is for someone who like organized, systematic and no-rule-bending environment. once you are used to such environment, everywhere else will seems full of flaws or "wild wild west". just my personal opinion.
I think this is a great comment, wee. It's spot on. I will mention this during livestream #JetFam
As a naturalized Singaporean, based on my observation, I only agree with you to some extent. Most true blue Singaporeans are aware of the messy happenings outside of Singapore (they are well versed in both English and their mother tongue ) . They might be ‘well protected’ in Singapore but I’m pretty sure they survive well in other countries as they are ‘taught & trained’ to survive in any tough environment. Don’t underestimate their adaptability, they just love to complain, just my 2 cents opinion.
@@AliceChen-mt1iq if one wants to survive, one will survive. but subconciously, they will always compare other countries to theirs, and be super proud of their motherland.
@@weeeee8232 `if one wants to survive, one will survive’, is that really the case, I doubt so. Shouldn’t people be proud of their own motherland, shouldn’t that be the way. Pardon me for having the feeling that you probably came from a not so well-to-do country.
@@AliceChen-mt1iq I actually wrote that as a compliment.
And, yes, everyone should be proud of their country.
That's why, I am a proud malaysian. 😁
Peace, ya. ❤️
Welcome to Singapore. This video is very positive. All food sure taste better, places or countries that you visit will be good with you and your family around. Try more different local food in Singapore and hope you enjoy. Singapore can be hot, drink more water and just get into the mall with aircon when feel hot.
Foreigners (we don't regard Malaysians as foreigners but brothers living in different houses just next door) have this misconception that Singapore had always been part of Malaysia. Malaysia gained independence in 1957 without Singapore. The following year, Singapore became a self-governing state and Lee Kuan Yew in 1959 led his party to win the first general election (universal suffrage, one-man-one-vote, democratic system) and became the first prime minister of Singapore. In 1963, he led Singapore to join Malaysia. Only having been part of Malaysia for two years, Singapore was forced to become independent in 1965.
One family Nusantara family (Malaysia Indonesia Brunei and Singapore), It doesn't matter what race you are but we are the ones who live on that land
Malaysians are foreigners, facts.
Same as well, Malaysian don't regards Singaporean as foreigners but our brother who is super successful living next door
Eh i do regard Malaysians as foreigners. The majority of us do, just as Malaysians regard Singaporeans as foreigners. Two countries can't be more different. The Malaysian govt supports HAMAS.
your are absolutely right to begin exploring SG with the start of the museum. Happy holidaying and God Bless you all
Our Singapore Tourism Board should be paying you. One of the best content of our country. Thank you for featuring us.
National museum was an excellent decision of where to start! I just got back from a two week trip there, and just got lucky and stopped there. I would have never understood Singapore well at all if I had not gone to the museum. Really glad you started your video tour with this. I am just seeing this video after having already gone. I will be going back late this fall. I would recommend that museum first, followed by going to the Maritime museum, and then Fort Canning park. Those three stops really gave me a critical understanding of place and its history. The lighted trees made zero impression on me as well. I walked away from the show and right into Fruits and Flowers area which I found much more interesting and compelling. I went there for the architecture, and was blown away by how they develop urban spaces for people to congregate in. You caught on to that right away. I so glad you filmed this as I took stills. I already miss being there and I have only been back for 5 days. Thanks for the great job videoing AND the incisive commentary. This was the first of your work I have seen. I watch TH-cam videos almost exclusively and your work is some of the best I have ever seen.
Can’t wait for my next trip to SG next year February gonna be my 6th trip there the last 10 years. ❤❤😅
Welcome back!❤
@@shy3102 just excited mate, thanks cheers!
Glad you have a great time in Singapore, towards your ending your lovely mom shared it was flawless. Maybe we can say that it really took time over many years to build in social awareness. From not littering or be mindful of others etc. Sometimes there are some imperfection but it is an ongoing process and there are always room for improvement.