I love travelling. I think it is the best thing you can do for yourself. But at the end of the day, Singapore will always be my home. Today is our nation’s birthday, and on this special occasion, I would like to share with you why I love Singapore.
Singapore is one of the safest, if not the safest country in the world.
In Singapore, we can walk around alone in the wee hours without fear of getting robbed. This speak volumes about how safe Singapore is.
Singapore is a multi-racial society.
Not many countries in the world can claim that they are a multi-racial society, which makes Singapore even more special. We celebrate Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Haji, Deepavali, Christmas; we eat chicken rice, nasi lemak, Indian curry, and fish & chips; we live as one big family in Singapore.
Everything works in Singapore, literally.
There have been many complaints about our public transport system, but I think it is ridiculous for people to complain about a slight train delay. Having been to many big cities like New York, London, and Paris where public transport systems do not work efficiently, I dare say we are very lucky in Singapore.
Transportation aside, everything else in Singapore works, literally. Singapore is extremely efficient: you don’t have to worry about people going on strikes; it is easy to apply for things; and bureaucracy rarely keeps us waiting.
Natural disasters-free.
One of the main reasons why Singapore is among the greatest cities in the world is because we are blessed to be from natural disasters. No earthquake, no typhoon, no hurricane, no tsuanmi.
This is home, truly.
I can go on and on about justifications – best airport in the world; our passport allows us to visit many places without the need of Visa; no racial discrimination; a society where you can integrate and blend in without much fuss; one of the cleanest and greenest cities; potable tap water – on why I love Singapore, but above all, I love Singapore because this is home.
Happy birthday Singapore. I am proud to be a Singaporean.
i don’t know, brad. i don’t think that it’s quite that easy to apply for a strike permit.
Brad, Im happy to know that you appreciate Sinagpore so much! Nowadays, it is almost a gem to find Singaporeans who are appreciative of what they have. More often that not do I hear complains from Singaporeans about the country. I have to say we Singaporeans are a fortunate lot. There are many bonus points about Singapore that other countries lack of- efficiency, cleanliness, safety and not to forget, a food haven. I could vouch for this because I have been staying in the United Kingdom for a few years. Many foreigners who have been to Singapore actually sang praises to me how much they love our nation. If only our fellow homemates could be more appreciative of what they have.
The other points maybe but no racial discrimination? Chinese people are at the top then malays then indians at the bottom and that is the truth..
I lived in Singapore for 5 years. A must do for local food is Newton Circus! Zouk is a great bar, Raffles Hotel is also a most see. High tea there is what I imagined it to be in the Colonial days.