"When you don't face the problems on a weekly basis, I don't think you will understand the true feelings of residents who live there," he said.
But shouldn't Little India residents already know what they are in for when they moved into the ethnic enclave, asked Mr Chua?
Mr Pereira agreed, particularly for those who moved into the area since about 12 years ago, as the problem started some 15 years ago. "But this is still Singapore, sir," he added. "My point is this... When in Rome, you should do as the Romans do, not expect the Romans to adjust to you."
But shouldn't Little India residents already know what they are in for when they moved into the ethnic enclave, asked Mr Chua?
Mr Pereira agreed, particularly for those who moved into the area since about 12 years ago, as the problem started some 15 years ago. "But this is still Singapore, sir," he added. "My point is this... When in Rome, you should do as the Romans do, not expect the Romans to adjust to you."