In light of Singapore's birthday, we discuss the hot button topic of race. With recent shenanigans involving Havas media and Nets E-Pay for having a local Chinese actor darkening his skin to play an Indian character for an advertisement. Three days later, local YouTubers Preeti Nair and her brother, rapper Subhas Nair, released a rap video, K Muthusamy, creating a shit storm among Singaporeans. A police report has been lodged against them and the video has since been removed on all social media sites.
Does Chinese privilege exist in Singapore? How far can one push satirical content in Singapore before being silenced? Is Singapore ready for free speech? Strap in and buckle up as a lawyer, a pastor's son and drunk Shaun wade through the mud in search of the sliver of light at the end of the tunnel.
