The Reason Why Singapore Is Beautiful
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Singapore is a beautiful and well maintained because they are so strict on crime, and that's why the US is struggling.
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The problem is that some aren't scared of death until they face it, but everyone is scared by pain because everyone has already tried it.
As a Singaporean, I am not ashamed when Westerners call my country a strict, authoritative nanny state. What I am ashamed is if a society becomes so corrupted to the point where drugs become a necessity like as it’s food or water.
@@syafsmith5085 exactly, for example my mother today told me about an accident that happened to a friend.
There was this drunk girl that was attempting a surpass, she closed it too early and she ended up bumping the front of the surpassed car, then the girl car ended up in a camp (terrain). She came out and weaved bye like if it was nothing... Then the story goes on.
My mum kept saying "They get drunk and then they go out like that and do accidents, they deserve jail"
While it's true that the girl was doing something wrong I cannot stop thinking
"Why would a girl, at 32, with an old car (probably poor), would get drunk, go around and drive like if she didn't care about anything ?"
But when I ask that to my mum she's just like she wants to avoid to understand her, and by doing so she won't even be able to say what it's truest.
@@sergiomissaglia6380 When I see a clip of Skid Row in LA where a homeless person told the person recording that there was a homeless mother who camped out in the street and OD’d almost to death infront of her 3 children, 2 of them are daughters, I see this as a dying country. When you know that drugs have become ingrained into culture, it’s not a surprise that the opioid addiction in America turns into an uncontrolled wildfire epidemic.
And that’s when you know that America and some cities in Europe like Birmingham and London are declining. That’s when you also know that Asian powerhouses that have such esteemed regard in keeping families in societies secure and safe, are also safehavens for those in the West who realise that their country is lost.
The only thing that I hope is for people to start looking for Truth. I'm doing my best on my extent and I hope that one day me and my friends will be actually able to build a better future. But it's really hard, expecially if the entire structure that your country is based on are lies, it's like they hate saying the Truth, they hate saying "maybe I was wrong" and they somehow keep pushing you into "become part of society" meaning become smart, but to what standard ? The society standard... And in a society of liars the smart one is the one that know how to screw the others the best way.
@@sergiomissaglia6380 Understanding has to come with a purpose. If understanding is for no reason, it is useless. We wish to understand criminal behavior so that it can be prevented. That does not mean that we stop punishing criminals. In fact, our understanding might mean that we punish them much more severely than we might have otherwise.
I studied Singapore for a U.N. class I took in college. Incredible country. They went from third world to being more advanced than most 1st world countries in the span of a generation. They're strict with the rule of law, but it has been for the benefit of their people.
the take water from malaysia and sell it back to them purified I was told while on a tour there.
@@JayJay-wg5ex , Singapore buy the raw water from Johore not take them for free.Then sell the treated water back to them.
THAT'S SPORE, 🐅🐅🐅
I've always been behind a stricter rule of law. If only everyone had these ideals.
@@JayJay-wg5ex that is true. Because our water purification process is stronger. But we sell it back at a very low rate. It is part of the agreement between Malaysia's state of Johor and Singapore.
I am singaporean. I met a guy who was arrested for robbery with a knife. Although no one was hurt, he was sentenced to several years in prison and canned 4 strokes. When he got out i was interviewing him for a job. And he told me frankly he had been in prison and caned for armed robbery. I thanked him for his honesty. What he said next surprised me. He said he would never do what he did again...he wasn't afraid of jail time but the caning was something he would NEVER want to go through again. He told me he blacked put after the first stroke of the cane and the can split the skin off his tail bone and blood spurted out. He had to be stitched up...rested for a few days and the canning continued for the remainder 3 strokes! He could not seat on his butt for days and would sleep face down. He said he feared the caning more than his time in jail!
The impact of caning can even cause involuntary ejaculation, it’s so repulsive the body lose control of function, that’s how painful canning is.
I was doing my NS with the police but attached to the Singapore Prison department and I had personally witnessed live caning session.
Yeah wait till they cane you for upsetting that Karen for not saying she is amazing and letting her push in front of you.
this is why no one likes you. its all about convenience over genuine empathy.
Watch the movie, the Passion of the Christ... that will give you an idea of how the canning like 😱😭
My wife and I visited Singapore a few years back for our 30th anniversary, by far this was the best vacation we had ever taken. I love Singapore.
Monkey boy!
I’m a Singaporean meaning I’m from Singapore! Born and bred here. I’m stoked to hear this about my beautiful country! Thank you for acknowledging this Matt, been following you for the longest time. Love your commentaries.
Someone mentioned the Michael Fay incident that occurred in 1994. I remember it vividly although I was only 10 when it happened. Yes we do not condone any form of vandalism. You do the crime, you do the time. As simple as that.
Drug traffickers are sent to the gallows and our ‘draconian laws’ and harsh punishments are one of the reasons why my country has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. We can walk out on the streets alone at night with no fear of anything untoward happening to us ladies. We pride ourselves on being a safe haven.
You are right Matt, we don’t lock our doors at night. Just last week, I was careless enough to leave my wallet in my car that was parked outside my house and it was still there 2 days later. Cash and credit cards were all intact. Mind you I forgot to lock my car.
The Singapore you are describing is what America was before 1975. People who can remember it would give up damn near anything to get it back
Singapore has strict gun licensing maybe that is why their crime rate is so low
@@randomhuman2595 england has a small amount of gun crime but shit holes like london and Manchester are ruined by other crimes so i dont think it’s relevant
@First name Last name UK police are very underfunded and incompetent, they rarely catch criminals
@@randomhuman2595 how does that refute the much higher prevalence of crime than singapore lol. All your statement would mean is there is more crime.
the point is that you just referencing gun crime when there are a thousand others and countries with low gun crime are still polluted with burglaries, trafficking, drug dealing, knife m acid attacks etc
I'm a singaporean! I'm so happy that matt is talking about many of the laws in Singapore. The "left" in Singapore disagree on the harsh punishments here but I'm glad there are still many people here who are supportive of the harsh but yet effective punishments! like Lee Kuan Yew (our ex prime minister) once said drugs can destroy hundreds and thousands of families, one death is too kind. Because you are killing that family everyday for years, and years when the child is also an addict.
The left in Singapore needs to look at what happened in Portland and Seattle. Also, four times the deaths in Los Angles due to drugs vs homicide.
Drugs are extremely harmful to society. The Chinese know that since they experienced the devastation of opium addiction. Now it is the turn of North America to suffer with fentanyl. Many of the homelessness in the US is not really due to poverty but rather drug addiction. Being strict with drugs is a must if you want a healthy society.
Singaporean here too. I’m with you Jessica. Let’s hope no such people continue to prevail in SG. Haiyoooo
nice
@@isaac6447 nice
As a Malay Singaporean (native Singaporean) (ignore the name), I must say Singapore is tough and ruthless when it comes to drugs and crimes in general. But thx to that we have an extremely safe country, as it deters people from doing crime. Baik ah Singapore.
agree - if you are not looking to do crime/vice in Singapore it will be one of the most comfortable carefree place to be in
Do you know an inmate sued for discrimination on death row where 90% are natives Malays and Indians? So the Malays are more likely to lose their lives. In fact reducing the native population to 15% comes under UN definition of genocide.
@@sherwinh1661 Do you know an inmate sued for discrimination on death row where 90% are natives Malays and Indians? So the Malays are more likely to lose their lives. In fact reducing the native population to 15% comes under UN definition of genocide. Now you know. Reclaim yr island
@@semuasng4753 yup. fark singapor..( im singaporean- semi native, and am very well aware with the farking racist discrimination singapore has.)
This was the BEST. I lived in Singapore for 4 years and they are the MOST memorable days of my life. I was at peace when my daughter wanted to be out late night to a concert because i knew she would be safe. It is the safest place i have even been too and its a heaven for parents who have daughters and where they don’t worry about their safety. I have NEVER seen a drunk on the street as they have laws for that too. Drunk and bad conduct due to it is a serious crime there and it does not go unpunished. As for things being safe- i once forgot my purse with all my credit cards and money in a shop, the lady of the shop ran after me frantically to give back my purse and found me quite far away from her shop . She found me because she had seen me carrying a balloon to her store and that balloon was what helped her identify me. Can’t imagine anywhere else in the world that it would have been returned to me.
No matter what people complain about their harsh punishment, that’s the only place i trust to keep me and my daughter safe.
PS: they also don’t consider 18 year olds as adults (which is great for many many reasons namely when teenagers make mistakes, they are let off with less harsh but memorable punishments but something that stays with them forever, helping them stay out of trouble at an adult age) , a person is considered an adult at 21.
I have so much of material on how AMAZING Singapore is 😅
Although at age 18 we are expected to serve National Service and to bear arms. Back then some people were complaining that we can bear arms but cannot watch matured movies on the R18 rating. Later they raised it to R21.
That's wonderful. People always talking about the rights of criminals, but what about the rights of so many the criminal element takes away. In America our taxes finance parks that are over run with criminals , so we can not enjoy them.
You'd probably have your purse back in Japan or South Korea.
I am Singaporean. I have no concept of unsafe streets. In fact when I walk along the streets at night I worry more of silly things falling off the branches of trees that line all roads in Singapore. I am not Singaporean Chinese but I feel absolutely fine walking around Singapore's Chinatown and Little India. But things in Singapore are getting pretty expensive, that is one major drawback. To actually live in Singapore can be daunting though. The small size can get to you and bore you. But overall, things work, the rules are clear, safety in all aspects is the norm.
@@sparklingscent Yes. I had one of the most painful moment outside South Beach hotel during that year when they were just doing up the finishing touches. One of the small wooden pillars has fallen across the pavement. I was wearing a sandal and talking to my friend. My toes hit into the pillar. It was an excruciating pain that I couldn't even make a sound but to squeeze my friends arm tightly...
As a Singaporean, I applaud your very good explanation of why our laws exist (compared to a lot of western media who tend to demonize our "draconian" laws). Completely agree.
Edit: A lot of people in the comments take the chewing gum law in a weird way. It's not illegal to chew gum. It's only illegal to import/sell chewing gum or litter with it. Reason being chewing gum based littering was very very rampant before the law passed decades ago. Public buttons, stairs, buses, trains, everywhere. Worst ones were cases of public train (i guess americans call it subway?) door sensors malfunctioning due to gum plastered over them, causing delays. The ban may seem excessive but we can all agree that it's been very effective to deal with our very specific problem. It goes hand in hand with our littering laws to maintain clean streets. You can still get gum from a doctor or pharmacist if you need them (e.g. nicotine gum).
Singapore has strict gun laws too but Matt forgets about that
It is draconian. Matt Walsh just revels in murdering people
@@randomhuman2595 maybe it's better like this in their specific case.
@@randomhuman2595.
Because Singapore doesn't follow the constitution.
@@randomhuman2595 and you forgot about the part at 15:04 where he clearly says "I'm not arguing that our country should emulate Singapore in every respect".
I lived in the UAE from 99-2020. In all that time I did not see one violent act, not one. I asked my students why they don't fight. They laughed and told me they do fight but only in the desert. If you have a beef with someone you arrange to meet them in the desert (and bring half your family) and do your business. In the UAE if two men get into a fight in public, they both go to jail. The instigator will get more time, but both are guilty of fighting.
In all those years, not once did anyone swear at me in public (at least out loud). Why? Because they'll put you in jail for a month or two to teach you a lesson. Nowadays, they've moved more towards fining people for that, but it's a hefty fine and you may still go to jail.
Also, in the UAE if you commit a felony and you're a foreigner (the UAE is 90% foreigners) you'll go to jail. The day you're released they bring you to the airport and kick you out permanently. If you're a local, they they welcome you back into society. In their view you've paid your price and you get to start all over. However, if you do anything again to get arrested you are absolutely f$%^&d. They have zero tolerance for recidivism...as all countries should. And people make fun of the Arab countries. The idiot leftists in the US are so ignorant they don't know that everything they believe in would put them into any Arab jail, if not killed outright.
Now I live outside Atlanta, a world class shithole except for Buckhead which is trying to break away from Atlanta.
I agree with the zero tolerance for recidivism. Because America loves baseball we just had to extend it to the three strike rule. Stupid and dangerous US policies.
That’s an enormous difference with our system, once you’re released from prison then you face a life of secondary punishments. Housing, Job, Licensing approximately 100,000 federal state and local restrictions on former criminals. If we fixed that it would make a huge difference in the lives of former criminals
i lived in Saudi Arabia for years and i can relate to a lesser extent to what you said about UAE
I think Qatar has these laws too right that's why they're so safe.
@@pieseldatches they don't have physical punishment like canning but they have stict law enforcement they have ZERO tolerance for physical/verbal violence.. I have a close friend living in Qatar and he told me he never Lock his house door before sleeping because no one dares to enter the house without his permission
I moved to Singapore from LA 17 years ago. I don't mind not having a gun or living in a house with backyard or owning a car because my family's safety means everything to me.
I’ve been to Singapore multiple times, and as an older traveler, its safety is one of the main draws. Wandering around in a major world city late at night to enjoy the balmy climate, street stalls, and clean environment is an activity I wouldn’t be caught dead doing in the USA.
Totally agree with this one Matt. Here in the UK it’s even worse than the US regarding crime and punishment. If you defend yourself, family or property from attack, you are often punished more than the criminal..
and that's why we have tonnes of theft. Because the reward outweighs the risk of the crime for the criminal.
Yup hate it here
canada too
"That's Their Culture, and YOU Need To Respect It!" Amirite?
This commenter has the intellectual capacity of a caveman
I’ve been to Singapore several times & I loved it each time I go. So safe, clean & beautiful. Singapore tourism board should pay you for inadvertently promoting everything that’s good in their country.
Isn't it very interesting that Matt Walsh conveniently forgets about how Singapore has very strict gun laws when talking about how peaceful it is?
You can't argue that we should copy Singapore's drug laws to be more peaceful like them but forget about their gun laws.
@@randomhuman2595 …but they can own and use knives? It’s a tool that can be used safely enough and for the right reasons. Why can knives be owned and used in such a way, but firearms cannot? There is no reason why Americans can’t, under the 2nd Ammendent, which forbids the Government from infringing on the right to bear arms, own/use guns and have strict punishments for lawbreakers too. It’s not mutually exclusive. These are God-given rights that no one can take away. Don’t like the 2nd Ammendment? Get Congress to overturn it. Good luck with that. This is why Matt didn’t mention guns. Obviously both guns and strict punishments can be had.
bring back corporal punishment.
@@randomhuman2595 Their gun laws are not there to produce law and order but rather to prevent rebellion by foreign actors which has always been a major threat to their sovereignty. We Americans reserve the right to engage in rebellion and gun grabbers can go die in a hole somewhere.
@@randomhuman2595 wtf whos talking about gun laws? Theyre talking about the environment.
Been to Singapore several times. Im from the Philippines and I am truly in awe with the discipline of Singaporeans. Even though im a foreigner, I have always felt safe whenever im there. You can walk 2 in the morning and not be fearful. This is a country whose citizens respect the rule of law. They dont whine but rather understand that violations will always have an equal punishment.
Its so safe that they dont have security guards, they have self help payment counters and dont check your bags when you get to malls. There was even a time when my wife left her bag in the middle of the food court to show me how folks are not inclined to steal.
In the 90s i visited Makati. And it blew my mind that there was a guard armed with a short gun, outside Mcdonalds, in Glorietta mall. There were no bag checks then though.
There is petty crime here, but not a crazy lot.
Thank you for speaking positively about Singapore. All the best! :)
equal to whom. who watches the watchmen?
A woman that I know once me this story. She told me that when she went to Singapore on vacation she stopped to eat at a fast food restaurant and when she left she forgot her camera. When she went back two days later to see if anyone had turned it in she was astonished to see her camera still lying in the same spot on the bench of the booth where she had taken her meal. No one had dared to take it for fear of being accused of stealing it.
In Japan, it would be at the nearest police station, cleaned and ready to go. 😊
I have seen several instances of people using their wallets to reserve a table in public while they go pick up their food or whatever. A few weeks ago, I saw a lady park her baby stroller with the baby inside and walk somewhere else to buy food.
People are often so comfortable with the safety that it just never crosses their minds how we would never do this in another country.
@@PranicEnergyhaha as a Singapore parent I’m 99% confident to say our Singapore kids would not be tempted to steal the money. More likely they’d either walk pass or inform an adult that somebody’s missing the money 😄
@brownhat1290 - As a Singaporean, I can tell you that I would absolutely take that camera......then give it to the counter staff for safekeeping until the rightful owner returns to claim it.
2 hours later yes. But not 2 days later, the fast food staff will have cleared it by the end of the day when they are closing the place.
My wife and I were in Singapore in July and September. The crystal at Changi international airport is stunningly beautiful, and proof of what people can do when they live in a low crime and highly intelligent society that rewards innovation.
If by Crystal you mean the shopping mall at the Airport with the waterfall... Its actually called 'The Jewel at Changi'... Or simply, The Jewel...
@@hloc Oh yes you are right. They also have the light show display with it and the gardens. That was my first time there despite flying to Asia about 25 times in my life.
They also have strict immigration policy.
@@sandeepr1253 Being like the 2nd or 3rd most densely populated Nation... we can't just take in lots of immigration...
@@hloc And that's good. It won't mess up an already established civilization with conflicting ideologies.
As part of my job I visited Singapore for a week last year. It was my first time out of the country, and one week in singapore was more than enough to fully realize just how much of a third world country the United States of America really is.
As an expat who once lived in Singapore, it is truly a beautiful and safe country.
Singaporean here, I was born in the 60's. Back then, my country wasn't like what it is today. It wasn't safe to go out at night. We have violent crimes e.g., gang violence, kidnappings, extortion, gun violence, murders, racial tensions, on & on. We were also living in poverty, unemployment, dirty... slams everywhere & the list went on. But things soon changed for the better after Mr. Lee Kuan Yew & his lieutenants took over. Laws were implemented, called them strict or whatever doesn't matter as the nation embark on the journey of change for the better. Long story short, here we are today... a beautiful & amazing island home. Safe, clean & you name it... To the outside world, Singapore is strict, controlled on & on... But after travelling around the globe. I must say Singapore top others in many things in so many ways. Yes, we're still fixing things. Will we go back to the life like back in the 50's, 60's or 70's. I don't think so... To us (maybe not all of us) it's place we called home. Comparing the life I had in the past & now... Yes, it's an expensive city. But not everything is costly. I love Singapore.
As a conservative American living in Singapore is great to see how many Singaporeans watch Matt Walsh. Please warn your friends not to blindly follow the US legacy media narrative and warn people not to follow the woke.
I’m with you Fred. True blue singaporean here.
@@davinlee1479 Singaporean politics is a pale imitation of mid 20th century republican politics.
Bravo
sadly more and more woke clowns are here
I love the airport in Singapore and think Singapore is nice, with good public transport. But I wouldn't want to live there: Living costs and real estate in particular, is expensive. The televisions on trains warning to report suspicious strangers, looks like something straight out of an Orwellian nightmare. A friends daughter now has to get visas to visit her mother there. As even if you're born there, you have to surrender your citizenship to get another countries passport. Too many rules and too much government in Singapore for me.
One of my good friends, lives in Singapore. I almost moved there a few years ago; I am tired of the homeless, drug addicted, mental patients roaming free, here in San Francisco. Singapore looks like a utopian paradise relative to ANY city in the USA.
Their laws are great, and I see nothing, NOTHING wrong with how they treat CRIMINALS.
Peace. 🐰🇺🇸💙🎸🎶🤝✌️
You can thank people like Matt Walsh for defunding mental institutions, education, and infrastructure. Criminals don't exist in a vacuum you stupid fucking moron
I visited Singapore in the summer before Covid started, it was the most amazing place I’ve ever been ! The Jewel in the airport was breathtaking, Marina bay sands was like something from heaven ❤. I walked around at night, no crime, no drama and it’s the safest place I’ve ever been ! One night I walked past locals playing a piano that was left out in the street, they were fantastic ! There are fish in little streams of water, ponds and gardens….the place is just so beautiful, clean and safe ! I cannot wait to return 😊
I highly recommend everyone read "From Third World to First" by Lee Kuan Yew. He is on the same level as Bismark and Augustus in nation building. He brilliantly united Singapore while Southeast Asia was lost in war and genocide.
LKY may be one of the most important, yet understudied, statesman of the post WW2 era. His thoughts on rational society and multicultural governance are brilliant. His early understanding that technology is merely a tool, not a goal in itself is what made Singapore the tech giant it is. His ability to craft a majority then a unique culture and society should be required study by all Americans.
I've been living in Singapore for 13 years. It's so safe here u can walk alone at the middle of the night without any worries. Yes they have tough laws to protect the people.
Here in Japan, you can walk alone in the middle of the night and be perfectly safe (I've been here 46 years, fyi), and WE don't have draconian punishments. It's the same in Taiwan and probably S. Korea.
@@DieFlabbergast yet your former prime minister was assassinted...
@@DieFlabbergast but Japan has organized crime. And it is "legal". Is that really a good status of stability?
@@DieFlabbergast Taiwan has prominent not-so-secret societies. Mot sure about Korea.
@@DieFlabbergast How draconian do you think Singapore's laws and punishments are? Do you even know the differences in our 2 countries?
In Singapore, if there are specific problems in which our Gov foresees a trend in, they will impose a heavier punishment to discourage that crime. In example, drug trafficking, guns, and malicious mass vandalism of private property.
Singapore is a truly unique place. I've been living here for 12 years now, and I just became a citizen. My husband is Singaporean and served in the Army here. We both love the country and we have travelled extensively. There is no other place quite like it. No country is perfect, but Singapore is an amazing place for sure.
Welcome to the SG 🇸🇬family!
Welcome fellow singaporean! Hope you can start a family in Singapore too!
@@bennykoh Thank you my dear. We have! We now have a 2 year old daughter 😁
My wife is in Malaysia on holidays and I'm in Sydney working. She asked me to fly up next week so we can spend a week in Singapore together on her way home. There's a very simple reason why I said yes.
As an American living in Singapore for the last 15 years it's made me question what freedom really is. We can't own a gun here (lack of freedom) but I can walk anywhere around this city at night without fear of being shot or mugged (freedom), my kid goes to school every day without fear of a school shooter (freedom) I also don't need to fear that or have that in my mind as I go to work (freedom). This is just one issue of course. Covid rules were quite intense w mandates & vacc passports (lack of freedom), it helped control the spread and protected the people in which they caught covid very slowly over 3 years; so now around 50% of the population has had it and the death total is only 1,720 (or 0.0003% covid death rate). It just kinda redefines what "freedom" is to me, maybe not to you, that's fine. There are a lot of controls here and that drives everyone a bit nuts, but you cant argue with the benefit of most of it, it's a super safe, great country.
No guns, no problems. We CHOOSE not to have guns. It’s our FREEDOM to choose NOT to have guns.
I'm Singaporean. Agree with your points!
You are misrepresenting freedom for security or safety in some of these.
Some cultures may be able to exist without guns for all, but not all, specially if they aren't as homogeneous.
Are vaccines a must? Oh no. Thats bad.
@@ChozenBardoUmbra ssshhhhhh please the grown ups are talking
Visited Norway years ago. Going out with the Norwegians, ALL of them figured out a way home besides driving after having a few drinks. Why? Because if you were caught driving after drinking you LOST your license. So the vast majority of people simply didn’t risk it. It’s simply true that strong rules that are actually enforced, works to reduce crime.
It's not harsh penalties but law enforcement. if you commit a crime it's because you think you won't be caught. Singapore records videos of every corner so that's why no criminal risks it.
"Am I suggesting that we adopt these types of punishment in the US? Yes. I am.". - Excellent.
The reason why crime is so low in Singapore is not only because of the harsh penalties for criminals but we also don’t abandon our population to extreme poverty or suffering like there is in the US. We don’t allow large ghettos to form. And even when there are conclave or Low income neighbourhoods, more social attention and spending is diverted there.
If you push people to a corner and they find no way to be educated, fed and secured, you can even threaten being burnt alive as a punishment, it wouldn’t matter.
The right in the US has abandoned the people who need government assistance the most.
When peoples needs are met crime goes down.
Exactly. Many states have harsh laws but that doesn't reduce crime. Criminals think they won't be caught. Singapore has low crime because they have video recording of every corner
Prisoners in Singapore learn skills to enable them to get a job and earn a living after they are released. That is another incentive for them to not go back to crime.
@@Slla-th5vt same in Japan and Finland.
@@konyvnyelv. I'm not saying only Singapore does this. No need to get all sensitive.
So well said!!!❤❤
Not only are the laws a deterrent but it’s the family unit that is a deterrent also. The way children are raised to respect other people and other peoples things/property. I have friends who have traveled to Singapore and Japan and are astonished that they could leave a backpack sitting on a chair or table and no one touches it.
Except husbands.... apparently they can steal Those in Singapore. Guess we won't talk about the amount of people bought by that government nor talk about tired of your maid? Just get her to clean the outside of the window and push her out..
.ohhh look she fell. Let's, also, not show the outside areas that are poor and trashy?
@@lorireed8046 I would take all of that ever what you see in US cities, kids murdered in their homes because of some drive Drive-by shooting, kids walking to school having to see drug users shooting up and if I wanted, I could name many more of things you will not see in Singapore, the place is not perfect but I would and have walked the streets their feeling safer at night then I would in many US cities during the day.
@@drake000666 Good for you! Safety over Freedom after all right? I will never deny your right to go there nor would I care if you gave up your USA citizenship here. Go for it.
@@lorireed8046 We're bringing it here, the states, like regardless of how you feel about it. You'll be packing your bags if you decide so, not us. Corporal punishment has always till this day worked. And if it doesn't deter a potential serious criminal, capital punishment ensures with absolute certainty that they won't reoffend. You talk about corruption and murder. Agreed, its awful. Exactly why those monstrous husbands and officials should know that the price for senseless murder and corruption is their own brutal annihilation. Sometimes fear is the only thing that'll keep monsters in check, I hope that's simple enough to digest.
(Addition) I'll even add that all of history disagrees with you, even the founder's themselves.
@@dakabaka4912 You message didn't make it into the comments section/area . I didn't say anything about criminal punishment just notice the one's being harmed are one's that are chewing gum and NOT the ones murdering the maid, knocking up the government run prostitution ring and selling (human trafficking) by the very government wanting to kill you over smelly fruit eating in public.
I've done business with commercial companies, government, military and traveled to Singapore for over 30 years.
Singaporeans are good people to do business with
Smart, reliable,
And have a good sense of humor.
Study the late Lee Kuan Yew, the Elder Statesman who led Singapore to success
Many countries consulted with him to learn how to improve their nation.
I stopped by in Singapore after visiting another country after a terrorist attack.
I was so happy to arrive in Singapore.
Airport and city were so clean, quiet, and well organized
Go to Clark Quay and have Chili Crab
You should have gone to South East Changi on the way to the airport. Clarke Quay is a tourist trap. That being said, i took my girlfriend to Sentosa Island for dinner and the bill for the two of us came up to $380 (about US$300). For comparison, in Jakarta that amount can feed 6 people in a 5 star restaurant
I'm a Singaporean. My response: yup, and I'm glad my country does that. 👍🙂
I live in Singapore and completely agree - I have tried so hard, for years, to move here and couldn't be happier to be in such a beautiful country, filled with opportunity, that makes me and my family feel safe and well looked after. This is REAL freedom, this is what civlisation should be and this is what many other countries should aspire to. I am thankful to this country for every single day I wake up here.
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@@metalguru9333 what's the point you're trying to make here?
@@Favriscius My Comment speaks for itself...
By the way... Physically beating the common man, with the Power of the ( Police ) State, is a hallmark of a Society mired in the principles of Slavery. Singapore and Red China are not so different in a number of ways.
Flogging has been suspended in the British Navy since 1879. It was abolished in the army in 1881 after a long political campaign that argued it was 1) inhuman and 2) discouraged recruiting.
How's that for Food-for-Thought.. ?
P.S. The 2018 Catechism-the Catholic Church's official compilation of teachings on a wide range of issues-was revised to unambiguously oppose capital punishment. The new version of Catechism No. 2267 also committed the Church to work “with determination” to abolish the death penalty worldwide.
Frankly, I would say Matt Walsh has lost sight of his own Vision...
@@metalguru9333 I don't think it does speak for itself and I still don't understand the point you're making. I'm not in favor of the death penalty and I genuinely feel for this poor young man who had a tragic ending to a difficult life.
But that doesn't change the fact that Singapore is an amazing, efficient, safe and civilized country and it is an honor and a pleasure to live here. Disagreeing with a law doesn't change that.
What is your point about the British navy abolishing corporal punishment? You want to compare Singapore to the UK? I lived there for over 20y, most of my life, and every day I wake up grateful that I don't have to raise my children there. A country plagued by crime, violence, racial and social tension, widespread drug trafficking and abuse. The list goes on. Is that a civilized country? You think because they don't have the death penalty or corporal punishment then it's ok for thousands to die every year because of drug abuse, stabbings, gang violence...? Isn't the government responsible for those deaths too? Or those don't count, you're ok with those people dying? If it takes one execution of a man who knowingly broke the law, knowing the consequences, to save thousands of lives... What's right and what's wrong?
So again, what's your point?
@@Favriscius We could go on for weeks F.C. We could go on sending each other Comments for weeks. What would that achieve ?
As you might know ( or might not ) , Western Europe is busy these days committing "Cultural Suicide" , bringing in DISPARATE Races that are incompatible with the Host Nation, and this is pushing UP crime-rates and other miseries.
You like living in Singapore ? Good Luck to you then ; and your family !
By the way... How much Chinese do you speak ? Do you visit the Taoist Temple each weekend ?
Will you ever TRULY be a part of the Singaporean Community ? Or just an amusing Outsider, to them ??
Marijuana is semi-Legal in much of the world now.
How will you feel, watching your children as teenagers getting Flogged by the State of Singapore, for smoking some marijuana ?
I never forget, circa 1993 I was traveling through South-East Asia, and a young Malaysian said to me, " Singapore is so Strict, that the young people there grow up SQUARE". Square meaning, robot-like or uncool.
That's not what I said ; that's what MALAYSIANS thought, about their neighbours.
You are having a good time , good life in Singapore ? Great ! ENJOY it .
I also enjoyed my 2 years in Japan... but I was never really truly a part of the Japanese people.
IMPOSSIBLE for a Westerner to truly become part of Japan, or to even truly know what Japanese Society really is.
Matt Walsh seems to be suggesting that if we Flogged our own people more, or executed ourselves more, that we would have some Futuristic Utopia...
I don't think Matt understands the Great Divide much, between Cultures & Races.
Anyhow... ENJOY what you can of this Life, wherever you can find safety & happiness ~~~
I am not a man who looks for concrete definite points or explanations for this world.
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I agree that harsh punishments keep crime down in Singapore. However, it is a cultural issue also. There is a certain segment of American society in which crime is seen as something to brag about, and society refuses to hold them accountable.
And that certain segment is..."teens"
@@guyledouche5126 you think teens do more crime than adults ?
Gangs of jungle bunny’s have taken over most of the major cities.
Yeah. For instance, Norway has extremely lax punishments (21 years is the max. imprisonment under law), but their homicide rate is more than 10x lower than Americas, and Singapore's about 20x lower. So clearly there's something else going on, and I'm pretty sure it's culture.
You also have to take into account the number of potentially innocent people on death row, which I'm certain is not zero. "Better that ten guilty persons escape, than that one innocent suffer." They should still undergo a fair trial and only be convicted with proof beyond a reasonable doubt..
@@aidanmeyer944 Yes, it's culture, of a particular demographic that's not prevalent in those places with low crime.
I am glad someone finally talked about this. I am tired of people telling me or asking me how hard it must be to live in Singapore where we don't have freedom. There is a comment below questioning the definition of freedom and I fully agree. Those who complained about not having freedom in Singapore are probably those that want to misbehave. For regular folks like me, those strict laws don't bother me at all. No drugs? Totally fine by me. No guns? Great. Anyone who wishes to live 'freely' like this, please go somewhere else.
When I was 10 my family lived abroad in Saudi Arabia ( early 80s). My mom wasn’t allowed to drive and we couldn’t display our Christian faith or practice. When we left we did a tour of the far east. First stop: Singapore. Compared to the desert of Saudi it was a pristine green oasis. We learned about the strict littering laws and in particular the chewing gum law. From Saudi to Singapore, I learned so much in one year. From freedom of religion to respecting laws and beauty.
Visited Singapore a few years ago and was handed a written notice getting off the plane that drug trafficking is punishable by death so yeah that's a real thing. I was still in awe of how gorgeous Singapore is and am looking forward to making a return trip in the near future.
I remember a similar tactic in place in Egypt. Foreigners that arrive in Cairo Airport walk under a huge arch which says 'The penalty for drug crime in Egypt is 20 years in prison or $500,000. If you don't want to go to jail and don't have $500,000, don't get involved in drugs.'
In Singapore, we simply prioritise those affected by drugs. Everything is a trade off, a consequence for every action or inaction. If you don’t kill drug traffickers you’re killing the families affected by drug use. To add, while I was in the army, they tell us that if we admit our use of drugs, they’d rehabilitate us without punishment.
Thank you for covering this it made me proud to be a Singaporean.
That's awesome, here in the Philippines however is a different story...
You also don’t have the 1st amendment and can be arrested for thought crimes. You’re just a slave. A slave that asks to be beat to please his master.
@@FirstNameLastName-wt5to hardly. While I admire the first amendment right, it’s pointless if it’s not respected by the government and businesses who punish people for “hate speech” or wrong think. I don’t think you understand enough to make such criticisms don’t embarrass yourself.
@@Noah38193 You don’t understand the 1st amendment.
You realize the reason they keep killing drug dealers is cause it doesn’t work right
As an ABC (American Born Chinese) born and raised in San Francisco, YES YES YES ! ! ! Singapore have it CORRECT ! ! ! We need the same here, especially in San Francisco among other US cities….
Singapore "has" it correct.
For those who haven’t had the pleasure of visiting Singapore, do it if you can. I cannot think of a more safe and beautiful city. Yes, it has problems, is very expensive to live in, but that is because so many like it here. I am surprised more cities and countries globally don’t emulate Singapore’s successful approach.
Because 90% of Singaporeans live in public housing. That beautiful airport and infrastructure? Also, state-run. Matt Walsh is a tool of capitalists, so he doesn't want that emulated.
It is hard to do so after America successfully brainwashed everyone and the young naive into believing that it is cool to take drugs, manly to fight and own a gun, a rite of passage to commit crimes and their born right to be arrogant entitled brats.
Im visiting Singapore for 3 weeks, and its wonderful. I leave my phone down to reserve my table, no problem. I walk around to the hawkers at night, no problem. Talk to strangers taking a shortcut in an alley, no problem. Not a heroin addict nor rainbow cult flag in sight.
Crime rate is low, no doubt, but no zero crime. So for reserving tables, tissue paper packs are used normally, not phone. This practice of reservation is called "chope ". You chope a place with something of low value, just in case people think someone's phone is given by god lol.
Isn't that concluding remark very similar to a Churchill quote: "We sleep safe at night because rough men stand ready to do violence to our enemies"
Dramatically delivered by Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men
That is an incredibly based quote
And quotes are almost never based
Churchill had a great life, most of it drunk.
He was referring to war not torturing defenseless human beings.
@@TryingtoTellYou defenseless? It's deserved mate
Go, Singapore! That and Guam were my brother's favorite countries to visit when he was overseas. He was truly in awe of the order and cleanliness of Singapore and that children, even children[!], could travel via subway at night[!], left him overwhelmed and dumbstruck.
Praise G-D for this precious country and its beautiful people...
Remember though, in Singapore the laws are only one side of the coin. No point punishing people for crime if everyone has to resort to becoming a criminal. You have to set people up for success by not just providing them with opportunities to succeed, but also training them to succeed. If people are successful, then they have less inclination or need to resort to crime. If you have strict laws and successful people, then you will start seeing crime rates drop. If the US wants to succeed in dropping crime rates, then the US have to invest not only in enforcement, but also invest in the people and set them up for success, not just leave them to either sink or swim. Not saying that this is the case for all over the US, but sadly there definitely are huge differences in the amount invested in the people between counties, regions, and states.
So well said!!❤
No, the US don't abandon people. There is a group of people who abandon a culture of decent behavior. There is a group that isn't willing to work and (not all) but many do not obtain an education and and waste what ever money they have to flash what they have.
I went to an all black high school in Texas. The school did not lack any money or technology. The black principal had a Mercedez-Benz he drove.
After school each day, the white kids, while waiting for their yellow bus to be picked, would watch the black teenagers drive the school around and around and around to show off their new cars instead of being at home studying. The black kids would work at fast food restaurants 20-30 hours a week so they could lease these cars instead of saving for college or use the time to study. Most had no intention to go to college, but just planned to take fast food jobs for full-time once they graduate.
The library in the school with a computer room was almost empty of black students but always filled with white students . The black students didn't even want to be seen in the library because they would be called UNCLE TOMS and people said, "why are you trying to act White." Until you go to school with them everyday, you don't even realize it is a culture that DE-INCENTIVES learning and education.
Even all the children of very wealthy black people have children that do not succeed academically for the most part.
And the violence in predominantly black schools is off the hook. Even in the most poorest part of West Virginia that is 98% white, you don't see this violence. All the Asian countries with poverty and poor people who earn less than blacks earn from welfare, they don't form gangs and don't have the violence as black America.
I am an American (Chicago) living in Singapore since 1996. Nobody fears the police here (well, one assumes criminals do), meaning it does not feel like a police state. The government seems to have a limited sense of humour and tolerance for criticism, though this has steadily “opened up” over the years. One is still a little cautious with criticism here, but we are all pretty happy that one need not be cautious at all regarding crime and disorder. It is pretty here. It is fun here. It is expensive here (like any major city). I do not live in fear of anyone here - neither government nor criminal. FYI.. I knew a girl arrested for possession of marijuana. She spent 6 months in jail. It was NOT FUN (if you hum or whistle or talk or even accidentally bump into someone, they add days to your sentence). No corporal punishment of any kind given. I’m pretty happy here, and wouldn’t dream of living in Chicago now.
About the "Nobody fears the police here". I will add that the locals will call the police for anything, so crimes get reported quite readily.
I believe that criticisms are accepted by the gov. Even if it's negatively unfair.
But unsubstantiable accusations of wrong-doings or corruption of public figures, especially political ones, will be met swiftly with legal action of libel or defamation.
Not allowing someone to speak is torture
Corporal punishment doesn't apply to women, only to men. They don't want it to affect a woman's child bearing capability.
Isolation cells are a thing and they're pretty regimental and strict in prisons, at least that's what my relatives experienced lol. I know for a fact military prisons(DB) are though.
As for the police, well i feel that its because of the fact that we have National Service where men have to serve mandatory service in either the military, police or civil defence. So the police is not only a figure of authority and security but is also a friend and brother who had to serve just like everyone else, so there's a sense of familiarity. I've bumped into police patrols and realized it was a friend, relative or even a colleague who is currently doing their reservist.
Singapore has very strict laws about rubbish that's why the roads are so clean
you can't even chew gum!
Freedom
@@kobilee9504 it's actually really nice.. and it is freedom.. freedom doesn't mean being able to commit crimes with no consequences.. that's anarchy and lawlessness
Garbage?
@Abe Adams no abe, they cane you for littering, most of the time in public in front of everyone.
That's why they don't litter in Singapore
I lived in Singapore for years, working as an expatriate, I commuted monthly back and forth to Salt Lake City via Los Angeles on Singapore Air. I always enjoyed approaching Singapore Air space, a very feminine voice would come on the PA system and announce "We will be entering Singapore Air space shortly, as a friendly reminder the possession of of illegal drugs or narcotics with the intent to use, traffic or distribute will result in the death penalty. We graciously welcome you to Singapore and enjoyed serving you on this flight." This was 20 years ago, but I used to laugh at how many people would make a quick trip to the bathroom, lol 😂
You’re great Matt! I was in Singapore only a few weeks ago, it is very sad to hear the US is putting pressure on them to change their laws re LGBT/Trans. The Singaporean driver was very unhappy about US, once again putting pressure on them and affecting their culture.
They shouldn't persecute lgbt people
@@konyvnyelv.They don't.
@@konyvnyelv. Since when Singapore has prosecuted LGBT?? Did u mix us up with our old fashioned & conservative neighbour,Malaysia?😂FYI Singapore has vy large community of gay ppl & there’s also an annual gay event in S’pore, alrdy been around for over 15yrs.❤USA has never pressured SG on LGBT matter, it’s just Singapore style to be always a progressive country, we are always learning & improving on our policies. Singapore Govt is here to serve the ppl & not the other way round like your country & most countries.🥰
Singapore is great. Been there several times and it's wonderful. High tech, clean, safe, people are civil, stylish and food is excellent. True......crime is not tolerated and dealt harshly. Yet the society is calm and respectful.
As a Malaysian who has relatives in Singapore, the law enforcement there is also backed by the community as well, it's not just simple a tyrannical government, sometimes even the community would take part in apprehending the criminal.
Nobody want a criminal in their neighbourhood. It works when people trust the law enforcement.
@@yivunqp963 Absolutely! And that is the issue here: We cant trust our government. They are greedy & corrupt.
tyrannical government?
I’m Singapore you also can’t own more than a hunting rifle
Spot on bro! There is nothing wrong with the laws in Singapore. Foreigners (especially from the west) think that we're oppressed but in fact, it is quite the opposite. I treasure the fact that 99.9% of the time, my wife and son leave the house and come back safe and sound. I relish the "freedom" to jog in the middle of the night when I'm unable to sleep and sit and drink 100 plus at a petrol kiosk without fear of being mug. Such "luxury" is impossible without constantly looking over my shoulder or even venturing out in the middle of the night in other countries such as America and sorry to say, Malaysia.
It’s absolutely true.
If you were harshly punished for public or personal property destruction, think how clean and intact things would be
Almost like China, except this isnt why Singapore works alone, they have different upbringing and morals and diets, just like Japan, the society already molds people. Fear usually has the opposite effect. There is a good dose of those things. Things arent that black and white.
@@thegalhorowitz the psyche of humans isn’t that evolved. Fear is the number one driver in humans. It used to help them survive, now they are just paranoid and entitled in western cultures. We are shaped from in the womb when we respond with feelings only in a primal way to our mothers stress, then we are born and our perspective is still primitive and feeling based. Our coping mechanisms define us until we change that. Scientific
@@lisatowe778 fear isnt a driver, its limiting, fear to a point is reasonable but to an extent. The most limiting countries with very strict laws also dont evolve in tech and science...People abandon such countries. I should know Im a refugee because I reposted a facebook post with a funny filter on my countries president and went to jail. Now I live in Sweden and as a business owner created jobs here. Governments can misuse power unless people are educated. In terms of Singapore they have that going for them, they aren't as restricted in other ways and are very very educated. Things arent black and white.
@@thegalhorowitz it’s a driver and limiting. You are making it black and white. Two things can be true at once. Of course every emotion is limiting. They also drove humans. Fear just happens to be the one most often felt. Most anger is based in fear. Much of what humans call love is based in fear. Study into it. I’ve spent decades on this as have many others.
Study the enneagram, coping mechanisms that define us until we change it.
@@lisatowe778 well you have completely missed the argument here dear, we aren't in some philosophical argument about what "fear" is. Our argument is 1. Does fear / extreme punishments work in society and what sort of countries fit that category? With your own words you wrote "most anger is based in fear" so you are accepting such society would be angry which you would be correct as in cases of muslim countries filled with taboo and harsh punishments or in the case of China... Well In that case you should move to North Korea where things are extremely orderly and clean. "Harsh punishment" does not work in this case we are talking about. Whatever you study doesn't matter here as your statement cant be backed by history and statistics.
Singaporean here. First time watching the Matt Walsh show. It was very insightful. I have heard of many stories of criminals who were incarcerated, including some friends. They are not afraid of the prison. They are very afraid of the cane. And they are deathly afraid of solitary confinement where a prisoner is locked up alone in a dark room for a week without contact with time or the outside world (other than the few seconds where their meals are delivered through a small opening). Solitary confinements are meted out to prisoners who commit crimes while in prison e.g. stabbing another inmate. And Singapore prison is not a nice place to be in as compared to the US where prison cells come with TV and nice beds. Our system works and people follow the law. And we do not complain about freedom here. You can do whatever you like - just don't break the laws! It is not rocket science, people.
@@DisinfoWatch I don't think, if I remember correctly, that this offence attracts a caning session.
"This freedom, comfort and gentleness have been maintained by tough men who are willing to do hard and sometimes ugly things" -- Matt Walsh. ❤️🔥❤️🔥
Here in the U.S., we have a sacred criminal Caste which cannot be criticized. Openly criticizing the criminal class is punished by social ostracism. People lose their jobs and social standing because criminal behavior is considered a cultural attribute. At the same time, everyone is also supposed to pretend that the crime isn't really a crime. For example: decriminalizing thievery in San Francisco, and looking the other way when 6-year-olds bring guns to school.
Shhhhh Ben Shapiro is part of that tribe
the tribe
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"the best way to stop crime is to make crime legal"
My only concern is if one is framed, falsely accused, or wrongly recognized for something that might result in swift death penalty or public beating before proven innocent - that might be troublesome, to say the least. But if it's with witnesses, recorded on surveillance, mobile phone, caught, or there is undeniable evidence (and that is surely over 90%) - by all means, please do that singapore way.
So you think a CCD police state is what you want because you think you will be lucky enough to be cleared of a false charge and sure death if some dude's 180p black and white camera maybe caught something to clear you?
Understand and generally the public have sufficient trust in the system here; otherwise like you said it will be hard
It’s horrifying to think of innocent people being prosecuted in Singapore, it churns my stomach to think that is their system. Then you look at places such as Philadelphia, and you start to ask why you can’t just have the balance
Video evidence is not always as reliable as people think. It can look very convincing that a person on the video is the accused only for it to later become apparent that they are two different people.
only hard evidence with 100% proof will be given death penalty. it is based and depends on evidence not by a jury. There is no jury here.
Mr Walsh, you're spot-on. I applaud you for your bravery and courage to state the truth. It's easy to compare between the state of matters in Singapore and America and from there, we can glimpse what are different and what makes it different. Laws are a necessary part of life, be it on the far left or right, atheist or religious, man or woman. If laws are created to deter actions that are detrimental to society as a whole, the punishment doesn't apply if one does not break it.
I live in Singapore and the so-called "draconian" law of the death penalty applied to drug-traffickers (not abusers) does not scare me at all. Why? Cos I will not traffic drugs!
The idea on the severity of the punishment should always be aligned to what sort of damage an action can achieve. In the case of drugs, it can totally destroy a person and the people around him.
As a Christian, the saying "Do unto others what others as you would have them do unto you" is a golden rule in the Bible.
If I want my life and my family to be drug-free, I will not push drugs onto others.
If I want to live my life in a clean and healthy environment, I will not despoil the environment for others.
Asian American Utuber Crazy Koala from LA currently lives in Singapore as a PR (green card holder) and has been inducted as a volunteer into the Singapore Armed Forces (and recently promoted) will tell you that after visiting over 100 countries, she chose Singapore.
Interesting, this actually made me look up The Krazy Koala
At last, someone is saying what needs to be said. Our society lost its way a long time ago.
amazing how i always thought the US to be a safer place than it actually is. I've never been to Singapore but I've been to Japan, also ultra safe. I was at a burger king there (i didnt want to go there i mean i was in JAPAN why would i go to a bk, but my gf at the time wanted to stop by and see how it was there) and this guy next to us left his laptop and backpack in the table while he was going to the bathroom, we were really nervous that someone would steal it, but after 5 minutes, the guy came back and resumed what he was doing like it was nothing.
Singapore , Japan , SKorea.and Taiwan are the safest in Asia and I dare say, the World.
Even as a candian I was shocked at how much more unsafe the US streets are
@@averavoraylks5834 Canada is not much better. All the beggars and drug addicts on the streets. Presumably when you live there, you get to know the areas to avoid, but as a traveller it's very easy to accidently end up in some very scary looking places.
@@averavoraylks5834 You do not have the segment of the population that commits the crime there.
Most of the time (like, 99.5% of the time) it IS nothing.
Born in Singapore 1965, I slept under the dining table till I was 11 as the apt was tiny for a family of 6. We were so broke. It was like this for most families back in the day. From that till what you see today in less than 1 lifetime. What a ride!
Canning was good, keeping a man I knew straight and narrow. Decades ago, a former ganster was employed by my father after coming out of the prison. He told me that caning was very painful and he wished no more, thought death was nothing to him. He commited no more crime since, and did not engage in gang fight that could end his life, thanks to the unforgetable caning!
Another thing about Singapore is that they have very strong social safety nets, thus many crimes are regarded as a betrayal to the society at large. Being a more traditional society, disrespecting the social contracts is a much bigger deal
That’s the way it should be! Any crime is a betrayal of society. But in the US, its a badge of honor. Sickening.
Matt Walsh despises strong social safety nets though. He want to US to have backwards death penalty laws while ALSO having nothing to support the poor. He's an evil, disgusting human.
yea, until they force you to wear and do as they please. I prefer the usa idea.
I am not sure about that. Most crime in the US is done in neighborhoods that only survive because of welfare. But the criminals don't bat an eye about that. Nor does the neighborhood that absorbs all the tax dollars feel any need to improve itself or hold itself to any kind of standard. Hell, they can't even be bothered to clean the trash off the sidewalks.
@@Letsplay222 You realize neighborhoods aren't autonomous governmental zones right? Why are you acting like it's up to the neighborhood and not the city to improve living conditions?
I lived in Singapore and my oldest son was born there. It's really nice. This was over 20 years ago but I see it's still quite nice.
They took the clot shot at over 90% rate. I'll pass on that country.
I've been in Singapore for a few months, and I can say that beyond the incredible levels of safety, the people display a standard of manners and community that shocked me (positively) to the core. Whether it be the local grocery store, to the cafe down the road, each and every person goes above and beyond to ensure the satisfaction of their customer. There is a culture here that also keeps this social fabric in tact, which should not be overlooked.
Had the privilege to live in Singapore during the 80s and 90s. Best country in the world to grow up in. Clean, green and safe with excellent education system and governance. Founding father, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew's legacy of building a civilized society lives on today, as is evidenced by what each citizen, expatriate, and tourist enjoys. Yes, a true miracle given Singapore's precarious geopolitical position in the 50s and 60s. A great admirer of Mr. Lee's governance and policies (harsh to some, but much appreciated by many who live, studied and worked there).
Matt's assessment is very accurate - to have such a society, the people must adhere to certain codes of conduct and laws. Without such laws, it would be impossible to build a progressive and civilized society. I use "progressive" differently from the "Left/Woke" tribe.
As with all things, there is an "Opportunity Cost". A trade-off. Don't want to be on the receiving end of a harsh law? Don't do the crime. Law-abiding people have zero to be worried about.
I am glad you enjoyed your time here. All the best to you. :)
This is why I follow and have so much respect, someone who has the balls to say what most think, but fear to say.
🙌 Respects from South Africa 🇿🇦
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There I was just talking about Singapore today before spotting this video saying if I could I would drop my whole life in a heartbeat if I could go there.
I have an opportunity to move to the USA, but I'm not convinced to give up my life and home for what I see happening there. For a South African woman to say that is just sad for USA. South Africa is in a sorry state to say the least.
Yes, very sad. Fortunately, what you see in the news about American pretty much only applies to inner cities and democrat run areas. Most small towns are extremely safe and embrace freedom.
Australia is bad too. Most western countries have become bad. If you get the chance to immigrate to Singapore you should definitely do it.
Canada used to be great! But ruined by the woke movement. Criminals are set free repeatedly until someone is murdered. People are afraid to take metro because thugs go without consequences.
Thank you Mr Walsh for stating the truth. Frankly as a Singaporean I am able to go out in the middle of the night for a late night snack without any fear of being robbed or killed. I am quite happy with our draconian laws because it is the reason for Singapore maintaining its very low crime rate .
Like how our law minister said it, save your sympathies for the victim.
Singapore is an amazing country. I love it so much and lived there for 20 years. My only complaint about Singapore is that I was dumb enough to leave there and move back to my now dystopian country of Canada. Singapore has challenges like every other country but it is a shining example of how a government and people can create a wonderful place to live, work, and thrive. If you go there, don't forget to explore the euphoric food options.
Really...? I thought Canada was a better version of the US...there was a lot of hyped about the country when Trump was in office
What's wrong with Canada? Visited it in '96. It was amazing.
To think that only four decades ago Singapore was a dystopian country as well. Rwanda and El Salvador are also on their way (hopefully) to follow Singapore's steps... Thanks to the Kagame's and Bukele's austere governments.
@@anthtan It was better in '96 than now.
If you're in Singapore, drive over to Malaysia for better food options :P
(Yes, I'm Malaysian, and, yes, I'm deliberately starting a friendly war about Singaporean vs Malaysian food)
Back in 2008 when I was going to hs in Singapore, we had a study group at Starbucks. At lunch, to save that spot, we left our bags with laptops and went for lunch. Came back an hour later and everything was intact. Not the best way to show courtesy for others in terms of seats, but it’s not a place where you risk it for the biscuit.
Today it will be considered rude to not eat lunch at Starbucks but to dump your belongings and block their earnings from that table.
I’ve had the pleasure of living in Singapore for 8 years. It’s an amazing place and a lot of it has to do with, in my view, zero tolerance for crime just as Matt Walsh mentioned. Nothing comes free and, having lived in SG, it is a minor cost to what you get in return. Being soft on crime does not work.
I live in Singapore. Absolutely true. People are not “nice” and obeying by themselves, it is the harsh law and it’s inevitable enforcement that makes people to obey the rules.
lived in Singapore for 3 years. Best place in the world IMO. A lot of people will say Dubai but i find it more down to earth and all the benefits of a safe flourishing society.
Its expensive?
That's a good question? How much would you need to make to live a good life there? Not like a millionaire, just in a nice normal conditions
Singapore is around 730 square kilometers. The smallest state in the US is rhode island (3000 square kilometers) which is around 4 times the size of singapore. This makes houses extremely packed and unbelievably expensive. One tiny studio apartment here can easily cost 200-300k SGD(these r considered the cheaper ones btw), condominiums easily go for 900k - 1million+ SGD
If u buy a landed property its definitely at least 1.5million SGD MINIMUM. Thats for really old ones. Average is easily 3mill+ SGD
Cars are insanely expensive too, we pay a mandatory contract called COE which allows us to drive cars IN ADDITION TO PAYING FOR THE ACTUAL CAR. And after 10 years you have to renew that contract (which is the price of the car when u bought it) or scrap the car. It's literally daylight robbery. Seriously, google right now how much a tesla in the USA costs vs a shitty toyota in singapore. Lamborghini urus is what, 250k usd in america? It's 800k usd here, and after 10 years U HAVE TO PAY 800K AGAIN TO DRIVE AN OLD URUS CAN U BELIEVE IT LOL.
u can check the conversion from sgd to usd, it's still a nightmare either way
Better to go to the surrounding countries like thailand, vietnam, malaysia, etc...
@@jonnygo2570 yeah it's not for brokies haha. Especially since China and Hong Kong have out more upwards pressure on rent.
I used to visit Singapore regularly for work. It's an awesome place, and the people are great too, smart, positive, mostly super proud to be Singaporeans. What those people have made of what was once a fairly unpromising, barren island is miraculous.
Singaporean here and I approve of this message.
The cane is the size of a snooker stick and the striking part is soaked in a solution. Each strike will tear the flesh of the buttocks and a doctor will be there to check whether that prisoner is ok for a second cane. All
Prisoners will need surgery to stitch up the tear wounds.
No audience is allowed to view the caning OR the Hanging.
This is the safest country IN THE WORLD.
The reason why Americans object to these punishments is the same reason why people go up a bus after there is an accident.
How is it a disincentive if you can't watch?
@@xpusostomos People talk. It's spreads easily.
@@khalilmohammadmirza4070 that makes the shame a disincentive... But not really the pain.
@@xpusostomos caning because it is painful and hanging because people don't want to die?
Matt Walsh, you are a treasure and I hope your influence grows 10 fold, you have such an eloquent way of bringing such easy and logical ideas to life were anybody should be able to understand. Keep doing your great work, I feel lost people know and understand these ideas and thought process, they are just to scared to stand up for what they believe.
Lee Kuan Yew was the most successful leader of the 20th century, in my opinion. I recommend his book, Lee Kuan Yew, the Man and His Ideas.
I’ve always said this. Capital punishment doesn’t work in America because it takes too long and costs too much (thanks to lawyers). Make it quick and cheap like Singapore, and many problems with crime will be solved.
There's really no strong evidence that having death penalty is huge deterrent for crime or murder from happening or that if a country has an effective death penalty that the crime and murder rate in that country will decline dramatically. For example, in the United States of America, states with the death penalty don't have a lower crime or murder rates compared to states without the death penalty. Another example, the Kingdom of Sweden abolished the death penalty for all crime back in the 1973 and the crime and murder rate over there is lower per capita compared to the United States of America.
@@ariel1661 In the US the problem is the death penalty takes too long and the process is convoluted. You can’t make a good study of it in the US because capital punishment is not used effectively. Crime is low in China, and the death penalty there is used to full effect. It’s quick, too. Sweden is a very small country with a homogeneous society, so I don’t think it’s a fair comparison.
@@chinajazzcat When you say that the Kingdom of Sweden is a very small country are you talking about the population being small or that the size of the country is small?
@@chinajazzcat Also, by "homogeneous" you are saying or mean that the overwhelming majority of the population of the Kingdom of Sweden is of the same ethnicity, race, and/or culture?
@@chinajazzcat When comes the People's Republic of China. I think that fact that the government highly monitors and controls its population is why crime is low there or that it's number one factor, and not because they have used the death penalty effectively.
I LOLd when I heard that in California, you can shoplift up to the value of $900 without and consequences
Based
That is the woke liberal cities for you. Everything woke turns to shit.
I understand there's such a quota in China too
I am an American living in Singapore for the past 5 years. I can attest to every single thing that Matt said. It is undenied that the strict laws in Singapore is one of the main reasons why Singapore is clean, beautiful, and safe. Another main reason would be the strict immigration laws and the double standard in Singaporean workers / Expats / migrant works. Singapore takes good care of its citizens and ONLY its citizens. Expats and migrant workers do not receive the same benefits, but they will receive the same punishments (if not harsher) if they break any law/rule here. I can only wish that my country (USA) would take care of its citizens better than other country's citizens, and I am saying being a naturalized American.
💯 agree with you Matt. currently living here in Singapore (11 years). came from a 3rd world country and travelled to many places but nothing gave me the sense of relief and security like this place. left my phone, wallet, debit card several times at random places and either it was still at the place where i left it or at the nearest help desk (mrt booth). we also forgot to lock our door several times and our online shopping packages are always left outside our door for hours and nothing happened. public transpo is efficient, everywhere is clean and a lot of things can be done via smartphone like paying bills. it is expensive to live here but you when you something nice you have to pay more 😂. but overall, i love this country ❤
"A lot of things can be done via smartphone like paying bills"... wow, I would move to Singapore tomorrow only for this amazing advantage!
Love everything you are saying, but you really need to be more careful with your belongings. But yes, I absolutely agree that you have to pay more for something nice, and I gladly pay more.
They don’t have blaqq folks there
@@lavish_1717well, our ancestors didn’t import slaves.
@@TheJayJayYoung
It was the j ewwz who imported them to the Americas
Singapore is one of my favorite cities to visit. I’ve been several times over the past three decades and it gets better every time I go.
Sam Brinton kept taking that luggage hoping some man would give him a spanking. Suddenly all of Joey B's top staff are booking flights to Singapore
Make canes great again🤣
@DEEPTIPS I hope something bad happens to you and that I am the one who does it
Please no, we don't need them here in Singapore. Please go away with their woke BS. Kthxbye - A Singaporean
You win the comment section today 😁😂🤣
@@insaneweasel1 I'm The Johnnie Walker. I will try to clear off some shelf space. Buy my merch
As a native Singaporean subscriber this video was a pleasant surprise. Your reasons on why my country is the way it is are on point , non of the sugar coated stuff.
well, I would love to live in Singapore because it is a very clean place although Singapore is let's be honest here a semi-dictatorship and with extreme censorship in order to maintain the supposed multicultural utopia amongst Chinese, Malay and Indians.
but the reality behind closed doors is probably very different. most Singapore people are secretly prejudiced and even racist amongst eachother.
and there is no alternative because any alternative would bring complete chaos and who knows, even a Yugoslavia or Lebanon style civil war.
Greetings fellow Singaporean. I too was surprised by this video.
@@LevisH21 I mean, racism exists (and always will) but no idea if it is really "secretly". I get along with everyone just fine, until they are a dick of course.
@@LevisH21 blah blah blah racist racist racist. who cares, Singapore is safe and prosperous. at the end of the day, that's all that counts.
@@danteinferno175 Saudi Arabia is also safe and prosperous but I bet you wouldn't want to live in that shithole place unless of course you are a Muslim.
sacrificing freedom in order to get delusional utopia that only benefits some is never going to last forever.
Our late Lee Kuan Yo was also on an interview about why we have strict laws here. He mentioned that drugs hurt the people around us and when confronted about the ethicality of the punishment, he just told the interviewer that Singapore isn't like America. Basically, as we like to say. Don't play play
Singaporean here. The secret of Singapore’s success in achieving a safe, orderly, harmonious, multicultural society that attracts even those who have the credentials/means to live anywhere in the world goes beyond strict laws that are actually enforced. Yes, we have the rule of law on the British model. But there’s also our unique culture (combining the best of East and West) and education system (which is rated among the best in the world). Respect for the law is not only due to caning or the death penalty, but is also part of our Asian culture of respect for the law and authority (whether parents/teachers/government/police). And our trust in our government to do what’s best and right by the people (based on their excellent 55 year track record). That is the basis of our trust in our government, and not because we’re sheeple incapable of critical independent thinking. If draconian laws are enforced without public trust in the government, there would soon be a revolution. But Singaporeans mostly support our government because we are generally well-educated and well traveled enough to know we have a good and unique thing here, and appreciate it.
its called stockholm syndrome.
@@thenightwatchman1598 only a leftist bleeding heart would say that. Singapore is the closest to a good decent society we’ve gotten up to now
I am Singaporean and short of a few minor points, this is pretty much spot on. No pain no gain.
Your tweet was completely spot on. California is one of the most beautiful places in the US and it’s cities could be like this if we punished crime like it should be.
Cali is a cesspool now so is OR
its cities
I completely agree. Why are we honoring the rights of criminals when they violated the rights of others? I am extremely disturbed by what happened to Tyre Nichols, and I don’t feel that prison is true justice for him. The thugs that brutally k*led him deserve to receive the same treatment. Nothing more, nothing less. I can’t help but think that if the officers knew that they’d face the same fate that they gave Tyre, that Tyre would still be here today. Corporal punishment is the ultimate deterrent. Even better if it’s eye for an eye
the only real line between the innocent and guilty is what some pompous bureaucrat decides to be so. anything less is for the weak minded.
Thx Matt for a sensible, logical response in this day and age.
- A Singaporean
There was young American boy maybe 20 years ago who stole streets signs I believe and he got the lashes. His family tried to get sympathy from the American government and American people and found most people felt the boy knew what the punishment was when he committed the crime. He didn’t get the sympathy he was looking for.
He's really successful now. Apparently the caning worked.
Well the 8th amendment was created to separate western civilization from the "barbarism" of the eastern ones. Matt is expressing his opinion, but his opinion is anti-American. There were heinous criminals 300 years ago, but the courts were subject to the 8th amendment back then as well. The disintegration of communities is a result of people losing their native cultures, religion and language when they assimilate into Anglo countries.
I remember that story.
Yeah, I remember that. I knew MANY MANY people, myself among them, believed he absolutely deserved it.
The kids name is, "Michael Peter Fay" who was spray painting cars and stealing signs and was publicly caned with the poor pitiful me attitude. But he probably never did either crime again.
I wish America had similar laws to Singapore in the way criminals are treated.
Here in Brisbane Australia, a lady hit a guy on a skooter putting him in hospital in a coma, he has multiple broken bones and is fighting for life, he has a wife and daughter. the lady who hit him was high on ice, no licence, driving a stolen car and she got bail. Its the same when these young people steal expensive cars and race them around streaming it, then they crash it or burn it, but the courts let them out on bail. The should put the price of the car they wreck onto their tax bill every year, until its paid for.
I'm Singaporean. In Singapore, drugs are considered as gateways to other crimes. Which is why offenders are dealt with harshly.
To be accurate, drug users are not "harshly" dealt with, unlike the pushers, traffickers, or couriers.
Drug users are sent for rehab for their first offence. With a 2 year prison sentence for subsequent offences.
unless their yakuza. then they get ignored.
Great job Matt! Since the mid-60's, the US has been more concerned about criminals' rights than the victims hence our downfall.
Can you prove crime is increasing?
Its actually awesome that people are recognizing Singapore! You are doing great man, the insults are just jealous people. Love your content!
Didn't Singapore ban unvaxxed people from using the hospital? Also people are arresting for chewing gum, aren't they?
@@jb894 No we didn't... We threaten people who refused to be vaccinated... That if they caught COVID... Government might not give them FREE treatment.. in the end, having almost 91% fully vaccination rates... The threat was unnecessary and didn't carried out...
And NO... No one is arrested for having Chewing Gums... Unless you imported shipping containers full of gums and didn't declare to customs... Only the sale or importations of gums are banned...
@@jb894 selling chewing gum is disallowed. You may still chew.
@@nurharith4 sounds good...
Because for once, the laws are in place to protect the citizens. It may seem authoritarian to you but even Singaporeans themselves advocate for said laws, solely because they could see the effect with their own eyes. I relocated to the states for work & have been here for 3years. The disparity is really heaven & hell, Singapore is really the epitome of a first world country. Of all countries, US (the land riddled with crimes - mass shootings, production of the most no. of serial killers in the world, abundant homelessness & drugs) shouldnt have a say in our laws
I am from Canada, and I've lived in Singapore for 10 years. The notion that Singapore is a surveillance state, is true. But this is a trade-off I am willing to take, so I get to live in a a place that is the safest in the world. It's not an exciting place to live, but their tax laws, housing policies, retirement savings plans, makes sense. Where in America, it just doesn't. The government here as the least amount of corruption, yet they are paid one of the highest salaries. Only the smartest people can be a candidate elect. And this has created a country with a great transportation system, every government service is available online and integrated with one another, their education system has become worldclass, strong currency, and a government that is not in crazy debt.