National integration effort : Accept and adapt

• Clivebenss

  21 Jun 10, 09:34

  Jun 21, 2010 - Straits Times
  

  Accept and adapt

  Grassroots organisations have been designated the frontline of the national integration effort. But with the growing number of PRs and new citizens determined to carve out their own spaces in these heartland institutions, adaptation is proving a two-way street.

  by Rachael Chang

  MEMBER of Parliament Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim recalls a recent party for new citizens and permanent residents from India in his Kaki Bukit ward, organised by the local grassroots group Indian Activity Executive Committee.

  Attendance was outstanding, with over 100 present: 'They brought their entire families...three or four generations in the room.'

  There were chairs and tables, but the guests chose to sit on the floor to eat.

• Clivebenss

  21 Jun 10, 09:39

  FAIL.

  There were chairs and tables, but the guests chose to sit on the floor to eat.

  They don't want to eat on the tables, fail to integrate with locals.

  

   

• Clivebenss

  21 Jun 10, 14:27

  so much for FTs.