woah woah racism yet again.
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My lecturer recommended me for an internship position at an advertising firm. It's a pretty well-known firm - it's got a worldwide presence. In Singapore, well, let's just say that its office is located near the river. And it got a mention in the ST on Tuesday (10 April 2007)."
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She told me the guy from the ad firm called her, saying he did not want to hire me because I am Malay. He does not want to hire any Malays. And those are the exact words that my lecturer quoted. Apparently, he had had bad experiences working with Malays in the past.
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It's not exactly surprising from a Chinese's point of view, but i always assumed that Indians are more of a problem in the career sector than Malays, but however,
to say that right in the victim's face blatantly is a little too hard a blow for her.
Moreover, it is from a well established firm.
Unfair, like what she said, is merely an understatement.
Under the Equal Protection clause of the Constitution of Singapore (Part IV - Fundamental Liberties), Article 12 states that, "Except as expressly authorised by this Constitution, there shall be no discrimination against citizens of Singapore on the ground only of religion, race, descent or place of birth in any law or in the appointment to any office or employment under a public authority or in the administration of any law relating to the acquisition, holding or disposition of property or the establishing or carrying on of any trade, business, profession, vocation or employment."
.][-Splattered my blood on
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