U are every part a Singaporean my friend, u served National Service and having gone through that u are every bit a SINGAPOREAN SON!! Glad to have u as a brother Singaporean!!
Wah! Hats of to this man for mentioning about Tamil Kural. Guy is a true genius and true singaporean 👌He is taking the road not taken by many here in SG.. service compassion and empathy.. he is 10 years more mature than wat he is biologically
I visited SG during a national day parade. The military were chanting something that I wish I had recorded in time. It was about service and -- what was it -- having fun? Maybe even something about love? I'm paraphrasing, as this was 6 years ago. But, it was so different from an American military mindset. I was amazed and impressed.
Censorship. It is not just in Singapore. It is in every country even in countries who claim that they have freedom of speech. During the era of covid, there are many censorship also in the western countries. Actually, censorship in Singapore is to respect people, to create harmony and peace. This is extremely important in a multi cultural and religious country like Singapore. I am proud about our censorship because it teaches us to be mindful and sensitive to others. What does it mean to have a freedom of speech?
Still there are helluva lot more things one can't speak/write about in Singapore compared to your average Western country. But I guess if Singaporeans are happy with this, then that's their prerogative.
@@Jordan18561 sadly there are many distortion of truth for personal means and narrow narrative! Too many abuse. You are apparently too gullible or too blind to see the many disinformation these days
I'm Singaporean. I am Strongly against foreign governments criticising and interfering in Singapore's system in any way of form!! They should look honestly at their own systems before passing judgement!
@riccino27 There is a difference between constructive criticism and downright interfering criticism - and ONE country is well known for the latter form of criticism! Not only that . . . It is also criticising with an agenda - an attempt to garner support to cause a change of government that will obey their every whim and fancy to further disrupt another country at the expense of the puppet government!!!
@@riccino27 look carefully about what he said, criticism by passing judgement is not a constructive thing, the problem is perception of weak-minded citizens, if the government fails to respond, they think the criticism is true but when the government responds, those so called "high minded" citizen thinks the government is too uptight. as for my opinion, a clean and capable government must not take any sort of criticism at all without vigorous debate. after all, debate is a very democratic and open way to prove any accusation, which is what criticism really is. there will always be shady people with agendas using words to further their agenda and unfortunately most people tend to be not so much weak minded but more like a frog in the well and so become easily brainwashed in anything out of their experience.
lol… as a Singaporean, I don’t care! Even people of other nationality criticise us a lot and if we take them all to heart, it will make us very angry so we really need to just shake it off and focus on what we do best. We cannot live up to everyone’s expectations so we might as well live up to our own.
Singapore’s standard English is neutral in that the slang words are minimised as u have to be understood not only locally but more so with d International community. When overseas I speak Singapore standard English without the Singaporean colloquialisms to be understood.
You did national service and you like it here. You are one of us. I am speaking for the majority of men here in Singapore. If you had the choice to do NS and did not, you will NEVER and can never be one even if you are given citizenship.
Well i guess ur speaking on average joe..but if go to higher strata they do speak good vocabulary.. but dont expect a texan to speak such cos he is used to cow boy slang and those mexican spanish influence
Don't have to cut of your link with your birth place. For that matters, your parents'. Just have a bigger heart to embrace a larger community. Singlish overstated or hyped IMO.
Superb interview- frank, open and well articulated. Awesome Iprofessional! think Singapore will be a better place by allowing dual citizenship. You cannot be a world class society using restriction. Singapore government can learn from Switzerland, US and many other countries whereby dual nationality is encouraged. In that way, Singapore will attract more world renowned professionals and contributors.
I don’t think you should switch your American English to Singlish. I am a Malay, was born and raised in Singapore, but I speak American English and I don’t care what people said. There’s no rule in Singapore that you must speak singlish. An American in England, they don’t switch to British English and the same goes with British, they don’t switch to American English whenever they were in America.
I beg to defer. Singlish is not mandatory to being Singaporean, it's such a broken english I am so sick of! Speaking propet English is highly appreciated
@@MaxChernov dual citizenship is not good for nation building, divided loyalties, national unity and allegiance. Just sharing as I had opportunities to take 3 different citizenships of G7 countries .2 will allow multiple citizenships and one will not. Made right choice sticking with my original citizenship. Now in Singapore, cheers. Gong Xi Fa Cai. cheers Max.
damn if we have more young people like him who can articulate so well, we wouldn't be doomed by the brain rot tiktok gen Zs. That is why importing the right people for our country is important, even if their heart lies else where, more likely their offspring who grew up here will have an affinity with Singapore. But then again even this chap I still feel isn't exactly committed to Singapore despite being here since 1yr old and having serve NS, most probably due to his diverse background. Loved the interview btw!
One of your most eloquent speaker I've ever seen!
U are every part a Singaporean my friend, u served National Service and having gone through that u are every bit a SINGAPOREAN SON!! Glad to have u as a brother Singaporean!!
This guy is an outstanding speaker, and his English is incredibly pleasing to listen to! ❤🎉
Wah! Hats of to this man for mentioning about Tamil Kural. Guy is a true genius and true singaporean 👌He is taking the road not taken by many here in SG.. service compassion and empathy.. he is 10 years more mature than wat he is biologically
Another great interview! Well informed n spoken young man! 👍
Excellent interview. A very thoughtful young man with very mature and balanced views of Singapore.
Awesome young man! great interview
Max. You always make a very meaningful content.
i try
So thoughtful and articulate, fortunate to be exposed to so many cultures.
Jonathan's insights and actions are more Singaporean than most Singaporeans. I learned a few things from this awesome young man.
that's because he is here in SG to give, not to take...take....take like most of our closest neighbours
I visited SG during a national day parade. The military were chanting something that I wish I had recorded in time. It was about service and -- what was it -- having fun? Maybe even something about love? I'm paraphrasing, as this was 6 years ago. But, it was so different from an American military mindset. I was amazed and impressed.
Once you have served NS, you are a singaporean!
There are quite a few PRs who have served NS who have their applications for Singapore citizenship turned down...
What an impressive young man
Censorship. It is not just in Singapore. It is in every country even in countries who claim that they have freedom of speech. During the era of covid, there are many censorship also in the western countries. Actually, censorship in Singapore is to respect people, to create harmony and peace. This is extremely important in a multi cultural and religious country like Singapore. I am proud about our censorship because it teaches us to be mindful and sensitive to others. What does it mean to have a freedom of speech?
freedom of speech means freedom to seek the truth
Still there are helluva lot more things one can't speak/write about in Singapore compared to your average Western country. But I guess if Singaporeans are happy with this, then that's their prerogative.
@@Jordan18561 sadly there are many distortion of truth for personal means and narrow narrative! Too many abuse. You are apparently too gullible or too blind to see the many disinformation these days
if NS == "Completed":
Identity = "Singaporean"
There are quite a few PRs who have served NS who have their applications for Singapore citizenship turned down...
Awesome interviewee!!Well said!!!😍🤩😊
A very good interview, Max. He offers a good and mature perspective of someone who is well exposed cross culturally.
I'm Singaporean.
I am Strongly against foreign governments criticising and interfering in Singapore's system in any way of form!!
They should look honestly at their own systems before passing judgement!
be more open to criticism that's how we can learn and grow stronger
Being sensitive to criticism is a very Singaporean trait. Well done!
@riccino27
There is a difference between constructive criticism and downright interfering criticism - and ONE country is well known for the latter form of criticism!
Not only that . . . It is also criticising with an agenda - an attempt to garner support to cause a change of government that will obey their every whim and fancy to further disrupt another country at the expense of the puppet government!!!
@@riccino27 look carefully about what he said, criticism by passing judgement is not a constructive thing, the problem is perception of weak-minded citizens, if the government fails to respond, they think the criticism is true but when the government responds, those so called "high minded" citizen thinks the government is too uptight. as for my opinion, a clean and capable government must not take any sort of criticism at all without vigorous debate. after all, debate is a very democratic and open way to prove any accusation, which is what criticism really is. there will always be shady people with agendas using words to further their agenda and unfortunately most people tend to be not so much weak minded but more like a frog in the well and so become easily brainwashed in anything out of their experience.
lol… as a Singaporean, I don’t care! Even people of other nationality criticise us a lot and if we take them all to heart, it will make us very angry so we really need to just shake it off and focus on what we do best. We cannot live up to everyone’s expectations so we might as well live up to our own.
Very informative & intelligent young man indeed!
this Singaporean , very smart . he abit like Lee Kuan yew. he know a lot of people culture and history.
(Not - Even - Close) - ❌️❌️❌️❌️❌️ -
Singapore’s standard English is neutral in that the slang words are minimised as u have to be understood not only locally but more so with d International community. When overseas I speak Singapore standard English without the Singaporean colloquialisms to be understood.
I like him. Very knowledgeable
You did national service and you like it here. You are one of us. I am speaking for the majority of men here in Singapore. If you had the choice to do NS and did not, you will NEVER and can never be one even if you are given citizenship.
Good for you.
Wow- there are a lot of topics one can’t write about in Singapore……
Another reason to be a singaporean❤
You can tell he wasn't raised in the US by his extensive English vocabulary. Most Americans read and speak at the 7th grade level.
Well i guess ur speaking on average joe..but if go to higher strata they do speak good vocabulary.. but dont expect a texan to speak such cos he is used to cow boy slang and those mexican spanish influence
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother..." - Shakespeare’s Henry V (Act 4 Scene 3).
Don't have to cut of your link with your birth place. For that matters, your parents'. Just have a bigger heart to embrace a larger community. Singlish overstated or hyped IMO.
Superb interview- frank, open and well articulated. Awesome Iprofessional! think Singapore will be a better place by allowing dual citizenship. You cannot be a world class society using restriction. Singapore government can learn from Switzerland, US and many other countries whereby dual nationality is encouraged. In that way, Singapore will attract more world renowned professionals and contributors.
I don’t think you should switch your American English to Singlish. I am a Malay, was born and raised in Singapore, but I speak American English and I don’t care what people said. There’s no rule in Singapore that you must speak singlish. An American in England, they don’t switch to British English and the same goes with British, they don’t switch to American English whenever they were in America.
What is NS
National service ....army
Conscripted into the military service 😂for young Singaporeans guys
National Service - where every male Singaporean or potential Singaporean serves 2 years in one of the armed forces or in the civil defence.
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I always appeciate your interview, may be fowarrd to Lawrence .....
actually trying to get him for a podcast
I beg to defer. Singlish is not mandatory to being Singaporean, it's such a broken english I am so sick of! Speaking propet English is highly appreciated
I disagree. Anyone can speak proper English, but not everyone can speak Singlish, and this marks out a Singaporean.
@@jameswilliam26 can't you see the deproving English standard in SG, thanks to having too much fun in Singlish?
Many Singaporeans do not speak Singlish, haven’t you met any ?
U.S. citizenship is one of the worst citizenships if not the worst to have if you live outside of the U.S.
Dual citizenship is never a good thing, good for this young man..wise choice
why its not a good thing?
@@MaxChernov dual citizenship is not good for nation building, divided loyalties, national unity and allegiance. Just sharing as I had opportunities to take 3 different citizenships of G7 countries .2 will allow multiple citizenships and one will not. Made right choice sticking with my original citizenship. Now in Singapore, cheers. Gong Xi Fa Cai. cheers Max.
@@MaxChernov dual citizenship is an escape route when one is doing badly.
Served ns u singaporean
A few hundred million Americans are not converting to Singapore citizenship.
damn if we have more young people like him who can articulate so well, we wouldn't be doomed by the brain rot tiktok gen Zs. That is why importing the right people for our country is important, even if their heart lies else where, more likely their offspring who grew up here will have an affinity with Singapore. But then again even this chap I still feel isn't exactly committed to Singapore despite being here since 1yr old and having serve NS, most probably due to his diverse background. Loved the interview btw!
you probably need to drop your american accent else the locals will say a lot of things.
Oppa, are you single?😊
He only moved from hell to another *Orwellian* hell. 🤭
This guy has such a hard-on for Americans. His channel is nothing but non-stop anti-American bias.
I love America
FIRST COMMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
paying 40% and earning 150k in US compared to paying 20% and earning 200k in sg
New citizen
what a waste of 2 years during NS. oh my god