CNA | Don't Call Us Poor | E05: Unexpected Crises
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2024
- FROM THE ARCHIVE: This show first aired on TV in 2015.
Life deals our families an unexpected twist in the final episode of Don't Call Us Poor. Maslinda runs out of milk powder, and Chew Peng Wah suffers a stroke on the cusp of a new job. How will they find a way out?
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How is the uncle now? Many of us would like to help him. Wishing him strong and long life.
Mindy Tan same here. What can we do?
uncle is too kind hearted.. he put others before himself. =(
Mindy Tan it’s actually been 5 or 6 years since they’ve filmed these 4 months. I don’t really know how all of them are doing now
i saw uncle today on train ! he’s on mobility scooter and i hope he’s fine 🙏🙏🙏
@@ngjiamin4542 have u met him since writing this comment+?
Uncle chew is awesome at his old age he doesn't give up ,he doesn't bring himself down with self pity , he knows he can't work in cold environment ,he went out to find other opportunities to work and to learn.
Chuan Chuan husband on the other hand is just plain lazy and full of excuses.
Why is Sky's flat so messy? The wife somemore makes excuses for him! If I were in a house this messy I wudn't want to ever go home everyday. Even if family is financially off at least keep the home neat n clean. No wonder everything is in doldrums! The couple doesn't care that their children will emulate their messiness in future. Really no shame at all!
@@rhuyisia8163 Sky is a classic hoarder. One look can tell.
@ I left my abusive husband, took our child, and had him arrested. Don't make silly statements.
It will be nice if 4 years later in 2019 we get to see how these families are doing. Can CNA do a part 2?
Sigma Geranimo Uncle chew is an awesome guy .. I think his life he live as a good person ..
Rest of them were bunch of people .. never heard of protection .. bec of Govt they can keep on having kids .. they get thr baby bonus also use for themselves.. disgusting ... never bother to work hard esp those men ...
Sigma Geranimo hmmm.... when someone work hard to earn a honest living means they put their blood and sweat regardless of their job title... it seem like you look down on people who work simple jobs....
Sigma Geranimo I know about being rich or poor... don’t tell me rich pple only work hard 😳😳.. Uncle chew is a good human .. I feel empathy for him doesn’t matter he ain’t bill gates...
Sigma Geranimo not everyone born with golden spoon .. some people make their own destiny.... if someone wait for parents for inheritance i think this world won’t work for people who made it big inspite born poor or in middle class...
am just scared the way you think ... seems like you would Love to eradicate poor people by any means ... omg 😯
Hope you are driving Lamborghini and own your property in Las Vegas ... otherwise what you preaching here is all wasted .... can’t wait to find out how rich are your parents too .. lemme Guess from some royal 👑 family 🤪
I hope to watch their updates. Hopefully things get better for all.
Uncle chew is very tidy and clean. His apartment is clean =)
@Lulu Lulu
Yes.
I noticed his WELL MAINTAINED APT, since epi 1.
I like Uncle Chew the MOST - a responsible man.
It is CRAZY, that he pays $300 for his family's internet/phones.
I feel so bad for Chew that he had no family by his side when he had his stroke. He is such a hard working man who sends money to his loved ones. Many blessings to him.
Uncle Chew - I don't know what he did wrong - but he seems to be an orderly man. He does not deserve his bad situation, even if previously he may have done some mistake. It seems he can be a good and reliable hawker. Hopefully government gives him a chance and pays for his medical fees (or most of it), so he can get a clean start.
This was a very good and educational series, CNA. Probably one of most touching and informative you did. Keep up that kind of good work!
Yea n despite being so tight he still transfer money to ex wife n granddaughter so much better than the sky quek
Unfortunately Uncle Chew is old and his health isnt good. So no matter how good his attitude, his options for Employment are limited. He needs to find a job that he can manage.
17:08 omg my heart broke and i cried when uncle Chew cried like that, for an old man like him to be able to cry like that.. i can't imagine the pain and sadness he must have felt.. is there any way i can help Uncle Chew? where to donate? please info!
Twe Foju
I would also like to help this great man Uncle Chew PW
I agree. At least amongst the 5 families interviewed, Uncle Chew still wanted to strive and determined. I hope he is okay now. His mindset is so typical of a Xiamen. Hardworking and stepping up. My family is originally from Xiamen. I feel for Uncle Chew.
i'm drinking my bubble tea watching this and i feel guilty that the $5 could have helped uncle chew so much. would be great if CNA organised some sort of fundraiser for him and the other struggling senior citizens. i think many would be glad to contribute towards that.
Watching uncle chew like this ... really makes me teared up... 😭😭😭😭
Salute Uncle Chew, at his age he never give up to find new opportunities and pick up learning skill to support himself.
Poor Uncle.. i just want to help Him.. I hope things get better for Him
Im staying at those blocks that they filmed! The uncle stayed below me! He's healthy n strong!
Ronald Photography is there anyway we can help?
@@grumpledum can come here give some food donation.
Ronald Photography do you mind giving the block and level? So that we can have a clue on where to go to give aid
Block 105 jalan Bukit merah
Hi which unit? Please i want to get some dog food for his dog and some donations as well.
It's incredible how Mr Chew is not so worried about money but health .. really hope he is doing well now .. ❤️ G have to work out more on our Senior benefits instead of making them worry ..
Poor uncle Chew 😭 may he be blessed with good health.
Honestly speaking medical expenses should be free when they are in such difficult situations... I mean if the govt can afford a garden and waterfall in an airport why not support the health and well being for the less fortunate life is already hard why make it harder....
There are always budget set for each area by the government. True, government might be able to change policies to ensure that families/individual(s) that are in financial difficulties have it better in terms of medical expenses, but they have other areas to look at as well. To take on the perspective of the government, an example is in terms of defending our nation. In recent years, Singapore is ranked 4/5th in terms of their spendings on military weapons. There are plenty of issues in the world that might ‘endanger’ Singapore, such as conflicts with neighbourhood countries as some of our neighbouring countries do not see Singapore in a positive way.
In 2016, Six suspected Indonesian militants was arrested as they planned to launch a rocket to Marina Bay Singapore (Arshad & Hwai, 2016). This is just one example why Singapore is trying to make sure that our resources for our nation’s defence is more than enough to last us during times of crisis (If there is).
Based on this example cited, Singapore placed an emphasis on defending our nation by spending >10 or 15% of our GDP on military and security. There are still plenty of areas where the government have to take into consideration. A little more money place into a specific area might not be the best if you look at a bigger picture. I’m sure there are people who calculate the expenditure based on statistics, trends, and etc.
I think the government would greatly appreciate it if we actually give constructive feedback(s).
@@Aaaassa123ss sweetie I'm not saying that the government aren't doing their best to keep our country safe. I definitely will salute to that. Till to date I'm very proud of how our country is so protected. But what I was trying to say in my earlier comment (which may not be clear) is that help the people like the uncle who is so scared to even get medical help as he can't afford it . For such cases medical attention should be free. It's not fair on them that they have to worry about their lives and he's so old. Bless him. Hope he's alright now.
vanitha vanitha Yeah they should really distribute such medical help to those who need it and who are legitimately unable to pay. He looks like a sincere and humble man.
Free? The money has to come from somewhere. That's why the G advocates taking responsibility for health and finance.
Allan TST Not for everyone but really for those who cannot make it despite trying. They are not abusing the system but desperately need it.
Teared up at uncle. He's good man with a genuine down to earth heart. I really hope all is well. And him to be very very blessed.
I stayed in a rental flat for 8 years on the northen part of SG. Recently finally got out of there.
It was a real eye opener for me as i saw so many self entitled people, lazy people, drug addicts, gamblers, unemployed on purpose type of people.
When i first shifted there, i get knocks on my door every few days from a neighbor asking to borrow money. End up found out it was for alcohol.
Then i see CNB officers take another neighbor away.
Few months later a family of 7, later on 8 because one of the 7 decided to have a baby, with 2 big sized dogs shifted in next to me. Just imagine the noise and chaos.
Cant really go into every single detail, but in my rental block, there's loan shark harassment cases, 1 suicide, drug paraphernalia lying on staircases, the lift always has that cigarette smell btw, fights between neighbors etc etc.
I almost became crazy staying there.
You have a good flair in writing.
@@nolongerhuman6192 the worst ones are those that can work but refuse to work and depend on govt handouts + financial assistance from MSF.
You ask them why they give you a ton of excuse + 1 medical report. Simi rental fee from HDB will go up if they work, money from MSF will stop. Comcare will stop paying for his bills. Town council will chase after his $19.50 conservancy charge per month. These people get so much assistance just because they have a medical report. Medical expenses probably free as well in the first place. But you see them, they are perfectly fine. Even healthier than me lol.
Sky is super lazy... He needs to find a full time job and work harder for his family.. I just feel he uses his mental issues which can be solved as excuses.. He tends to prey on people who he knows never retaliates back.. He needs to grow up.. Uncle chew is really doing his best. He is old and needs to rest, however he is doing the best he can.. I hope he finds extra help.. As for the Maslinda, her husband needs to also wake up and work harder to feed his large family. Instead of making babies, he should go find a stable job..why have so many kids when u can't afford to take care of them.. Really so annoyed..
Most annoyed by sky at least maslinda hubby appear to b caring n bringing smiles to her face look at that super annoying n irritating sky he is useless n still beat wife he better b off dead la
Well said. Considering having another baby is added expenses. Go for family planning. Be wiser and satisfy your bank accounts and dont just satisfy your lust and end up with another baby on the way.
Update on uncle chew please, i think many people would be willing to help him out and some volunteer groups also can spend some time with him to aid his loneliness, there was a seperate video about uncle chew smoking 10 ciggs a day because he has literally nothing to do at home. I would personally love to volunteer my time whenever I'm available to contact uncle chew and just talk to him over a meal. At the very least, we can see that he is a really hardworking and kind individual now, regardless of whatever difficulties or mistakes he may have made in the past financially.
If this series was filmed 4 years ago why is it only uploaded now? Is there an update on how the families are doing? How do we reach out to them to render help if we want to?
I also hope to get an update from those families and I am keen in helping these people too. To think about it, my one week savings can help them and if it can help so many people, I'm sure if everyone gives a helping hand, we can help everyone.
Dont have to, they are under social aid
@@leehyunsong7001 But social aid is like temp. It doesnt help in a long run. And what if there are other families, not documented here, who tried to apply and cannot get the help, how are they going to survive? Everything is so expensive for food even.....
I invited Mr Chew few days back. Apparently he got some heart issue require to undergo more checkups.
Squishydancers that is the purpose of social aid, you cannot always rely on someone to help you, nothing is granted in Singapore. This is not social wellfare country.
What is wrong with all the husbands in the video??? They all seem so... Unmotivated and just not doing anything.... Except mr chew
Feminism at its best.
Law Lim it’s true tho
@@lawlim7304 nah. What feminism when I am just stating what I saw from this video??? Some people just cant get criticized huh.... Why dont u tell me in what way the husbands r contributing in the video?
@@shuying8499 It is all point of view. Should ask why are the 4-5 cases chosen with only 1 case being male (Uncle Chew) while the other cases' main focus are on the women (could it be guys are usually not expressive and do not like to be feature of their plights to the public?). If the genders are swapped to 4 male cases with 1 female case, the perspective will then be different. And i am sure gender are not the main causes of the problems in the cases. Social problems don't escape either gender.
lazy bum. uncle chew is the eldest among them, he still better than them.
I watched all the videos of this documentary. I cried for uncle.. I said a long prayer for him. I hope and pray his is doing well by now and that his family is taking good care of him. Godbless u uncle and i pray to God that he will sustain you with His Love and grace everyday of your life.
I was crying when watching all episodes in the series...i hope people in the vid are doing well
Me too.
I wonder how the uncle is doing now, its so heartbreaking to watch him cry because he’s worried about his future. Im hoping that from this show, many goodhearted and generous people will reach out to help him with some monetary support .May he live longer and be able to fulfill his dreams 💕...
Thank you for this real tv show. It inspired me to want to do more for the under priviledged. Thank you very much !
uncle chew is a example of strong determine man.
Upload > take down > reupload > taken down > reupload again
Maybe CNA too free, no new videos to upload so keep removing and reuploading tsk
Handphone number at 5:37 is now censored. It was shown previous upload
Omg when uncle chew cried I was literally crying😭 his such a nice man!! I hope yr doing well, Seeing this now..I think many people would start to admire you a lot❤️ Pls we needa start a donation drive at the area his living in✌🏻
I felt very pity on Uncle chew. He still need to work at this age to support his family.. :(
Thank you CNA. This is news to me. I met many Singaporean visitors who did well. Never thought there are people there struggling to get by.
I love watching these documentaries from cna. I hope they do upload all series here
The matter of fact that i admired Salbiah and Uncle Chew.
While the few , Cant fathom a suppose to be head of the house holding a part time job with many kids to fend. 🙄
Salbiah and Suliana are good mothers and they are still motivated. Keep it up and i wish you all well.
More episodes pls cna. I love it. So much to learn from every video
Oh no.. When uncle cry, I also cry 😢😢
Kudos to these people who continue to fight and trying to fix their issues. Also it's nice to see Singaporean government is supporting the needy and offering chances to its community
It's good that I found this now... In this hard time of pandemic, their struggles become a booster for me to work harder and be grateful for anything I have.
I hope all of them find a good endings, or clean start for a better life.
Is there a way we can help uncle Chew? I really pity him. He's trying hard to work but his condition is not helping him achieve his goal. I really pray he gets better. 🙏🙏
Phew this series is heavy
uncle chew should be the role model for our less fortunate group, he is old and poor but he did not leech onto tax payer money, he rather accepts upgrading to pursuit a better life for him and kin when he's still physical able.
i have seen alot of people even at their prime blaming and complaining about how chances did not fall on them but the fact that they have only themselves to blame.
This is making me cry 😢
my heart breaks to see this. Im in KL and in any way i could help i would love to. I hope people there rally around them. We as a society have responsibilities for each other
Uncle chew out here spending his last on his family but they barely could give him 20 dollars to eat and he has a lot of children and Ik they have families to take care of but it’s no reason he paying for phone bills that can’t pick up the phone to lend a hand when he really needs it and he don’t ask for much he’s amazing human being and grandpa wish him best health
Zaubiah's family, is perhaps the one with the most promising future as her son did really well for his PSLE. Hope he can keep it up and continue to support his mother emotionally to stay away from drugs. If the mother sees her son do well, it will give her hope to look towards their future.
Well, even though i have a job but sometimes i am facing some of difficulties in life such as money. When i saw this video, i know there are so many people live in pressure everyday but they still endure and keep going on.
Please don’t take this down again
it breaks my heart... any way that we can help any of them? donations, or whatever?
every time I see that lazy guy sky, I skip
Suliana really motivates me. She is a strong person. And I love it when sye said, I want this money to be given to someone who needs the money more than me. We need more people like u maam.
Do text me uncle chew bank account or any ways so that i can send a donation money for him? He seems really no way, this age should get rest n stop working. And have someone to look after.
He does not need much, and I think he would be happy doing something simple like selling deserts or drinks in a small food court. This kind of reliable people usually are proud to do a good service to people. Even if it is only cart in a corner of a food court.
Mega Ling If you really want to help uncle Chew send him enough money for small corner shop
Temple also u never donate regularly..don't know what u wanna prove over here.
People wanna help also getting put down. Lmao singaporeans.
CNA Insider is so good, it should also have an app of its own.
Poor and seven childrens, indeed wonderful idea to fight poverty 👍
Instead of starting a stall. It is better for him to work as cleaner?or stall asst? Starting a stall may put him in debt making things worse.
I wish them good health, happiness to these families
AWWWWWW POOR UNCLE CHEW 😭
Would love an update on them. Hopefully to hear positive news.
Uncle chew is trying his best what he can. Still working at this age and support his family. Sad to see him crying in hospital bed.. As for Sky and his Wife, they are diploma holders. Dun understand why dun want to work full time and get more money. How to survive with $1000 of combined income for the family? The two daughters have grown up some how. (My colleagues hv 2,3,5kids and working full time mums and they are earning $$$$) Come on! High blood pressure is not a life threatening disease. He is just giving a excuse for his laziness at this young age instead of working hard. They need to wake up and see how others r working if they really want to free from this financial burden. What they really need is “educate them for financial plan, family plan, learn to hard work”.
Pengpengquins yeah true
Yala this sky shld go work full time isnt it n give the family a better living condition super buay tahan lookin at his smug face especially like so haolian n feelin so great for bullyin n beating the wife
We all came into this world w'out asking for it, we cant choise d families we r born into. We r not made equal, some hv more dsadvantages and weaknesses thn others. So pls dont judge esp if u cant lend a hand. Evn if u cant help, try to b undrstanding n compassionate.
I thoroughly enjoyd this production, i m filled eth great respect for these people who hv to live agst d odds. Do not give up.
Uncle chew made me cry.😢😢😢😢god bless him.i hope he will be fine.😘😘😘
Good documentary CNA👍
glad to see violent father is making positive changes for his family...grandpa is so kind...wished he had families to help him...happy he has ah girl
this was shot in 2015!?
anws its really refreshing to see this series, great content CNA. I wonder what is Sky doing now. rascal with a earring. He needs love or a tight slap, either or.
haf rahman ,that wasn’t a very nice comment! He can change,he’s alright now! I agree that he has some negative issues but he’s NOT THAT BAD !!!🥺😇😡👨👩👧👧👪
Oh Swee Kit really? He’s not that bad? Hitting your wife is not that bad? Traumatising your children is not that bad? Having your wife take out a protection order.. of course.. not that bad.
Imagine asking money from your financially struggling grandfather 😔
My heart absolutely broke for Uncle
My heart is breaking for Uncle chew. :’(
Uncle..you are an angel! 😭
U have 6 kids n say u struggling to cope, then y have more kids. It's ur own fault, if u can't afford to feed or support urself n the kids u have, y have more, that's cruel n selfish.its common sense which u lack
Great documentary! Will CNA do an update?
Salbiah, did a great job. I rather comment on her smart decision to quit drugs and also she is proving to be a wonderful mother...role mode for everyone. Way to go woman!.
Thank you CNA
I find the pup's name so funny because my family calls me "ah girl" 😂
God bless everyone of them.
2022, wishing uncle chew healthy, long life, and happy.❤ my heart broke when uncle chew cried T_T
Hope to get a update on this series of them please 🙏🙏🙏
CNA can you please do a revisit of these families in 2020 or 2021? Thank you!!!!
This documentary shows no matter how rich a country is, there are always the unfortunate ones. The good thing is, this government shows that it cares for its citizens. Bravo SG.
I really like the music you used as the theme for this series. Is there anywhere I can buy it from?
Salute to all mothers in this video.
wah, even becoming hawker got training in Spore. RESPECT. In Malaysia, u just chin chai sell without license also can
If crazy rich asians do really exist, donate some money to the needy ppl not just spending money to unnecessary events.
They do, but they dont. Because to them, these people are strangers.
yes of cos they exist. but no they aint obligated to donate the money.
Mega Ling I always don’t trust when. Does people are too rich because some of them maybe also rude to people and might be some guilty activities useally I know something when people to rich they always have this important happy must share your things to your friends and family and others maybe if you know them don’t be guilty as a rich person. All this is actually about Karma some monks knows about this kind of things between rich and poor only monks can explains it clear that your luck or not lucky, but never assume people your not rich or rich people, because all human beings are same always respect each other and always do not compared each other too 😇.
@@chaoticlife311 they dont want to meet these strangers. But they do want to meet rich strangers
they exist in Singapore but they don't have the mindset or heart to help people, only care for themself and branded stuff.
Where can I meet this Uncle , I want to help him so much .. 😢
Ayaa,, Uncle Chew💗
Stay strong God's protection will be with you
叉烧不肥哪里好吃, 烧肉不肥哪里好吃？🥴
Maslinda needs to stop having so many kids. They can't afford it!🙄
Wow, excellent documentary serious. I had no idea that people lived in such abject poverty in Singapore. Horrifying in a rich country of many Millionaire residents!!
Where is Uncle Chew? Is he well?
Is there going to be a follow-up series on the same families featured?
Any update on how the families are doing? really would like to help uncle Chew
You can choose to get a liscense drive or work full time with monthly income of 1800-2000 why wait for the call as a part time?
Lazy
Just look at how ignorant he is..... Can't even be bothered to look for a stable income.
CNA can you continue this series please can we have a season 2
How do I offer my assistance to the Uncle ? I am just a normal single father that lives life normally and used to struggle in life myself. I would like to visit if possible.
How are they now? Would really like to see an update
@4:53, it amazes me that he knows he's asthmatic yet he still has a furry pet in his apartment.
He lives alone and seems to have very little social network. He needs that bit companionship.
Not all people with asthma are allergic to their pets. He seems to be doing fine with the dog. Plus she gives him a lot of company.
my heart goes out to uncle Chew!
Unless we walk in their shoes, we would never really understand their pain and suffering. May God ease their affairs.
Especially sky. You cannot afford to feed ur kids and you got money to play darts and change flight in previous episode. Find a job luh wth
BLK 105 JLN BKT MERAH - Uncle Chew (according to Ronald Photographys comments)
Hi CNA- Is it any ways we can help out those people especially uncle Chew, some of us are not living in Singapore but we really want to help out him.
From the previous episode, Haslina said that in a month she can save about Rm400. But maybe now they already use the savings. Hmm I pray for each one of the family in this documentary. To have at least a better life than what they are showing. May God grant them with good health & wealth.
CNA SHOULD MAKE AN FUND RAISE TO HELP THOSE POOR PEOPLE, OH MY DARLING THE UNCLE IS IN A CRITICAL CONDITION HOPE THE BEST FOR HIM :( I REALLY WANT TO DONATE HIM SOME MONEY TO OFFER A BETTER CONDITION OF LIFE :,(