Aiyoh! Singapore activists warn of surging xenophobia

[Shaven]

Siao liao!!!
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/world/article/singapore-activists-warn-of-surging-xenophobia
Guest workers and expatriates are increasingly the target of "xenophobic" attacks on social media, Singapore's leading activists groups warned today.

There is evidence of the "widespread use of racist, aggressive and militarised rhetoric" against foreigners on social networks, said a press release issued by 12 independent groups including Maruah, Singapore's main human rights group.

It warned of a worrying trend "blaming foreigners for social ills" such as overcrowding, local unemployment, often posted anonymously online.

"We, the undersigned, are alarmed by the recent surge of racism and xenophobia in Singapore," the statement said.

It added the key to addressing frustrations felt by many Singaporeans was for the government to change the policies which caused marginalisation and inequality.

 

[Satyr]

Siao liao!!!
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/world/article/singapore-activists-warn-of-surging-xenophobia
Guest workers and expatriates are increasingly the target of "xenophobic" attacks on social media, Singapore's leading activists groups warned today.

There is evidence of the "widespread use of racist, aggressive and militarised rhetoric" against foreigners on social networks, said a press release issued by 12 independent groups including Maruah, Singapore's main human rights group.

It warned of a worrying trend "blaming foreigners for social ills" such as overcrowding, local unemployment, often posted anonymously online.

"We, the undersigned, are alarmed by the recent surge of racism and xenophobia in Singapore," the statement said.

It added the key to addressing frustrations felt by many Singaporeans was for the government to change the policies which caused marginalisation and inequality.

How is it xenophobic to mention overcrowding etc is caused by a sudden influx of people? I don't think Singaporeans are angry at foreigners, except when they misbehave. I think they are angry at the cause. If anything it is locals who are discriminated against. WTF is Aware in this at all ? If they are so concerned they can go minister to the denizens of Little India on Sunday.