The Country Where Diversity Is Enforced by Law
In Singapore, the government dictates the ethnic makeup of apartment buildings. Is this what racial harmony looks like?
In Singapore, the government dictates the ethnic makeup of apartment buildings. Is this what racial harmony looks like?
The EIP was introduced in 1989 to counter the emergence of ethnic enclaves. It does this by placing quotas on how many residents of one racial group can live in a building. The EIP recognizes four categories of racial groups: Chinese, Malay and Indian — the three biggest groups by population — as well as ‘other,’ a catch-all for everyone else.
Interesting article. Would be a cool experiment to try in America...