Singapore writer staying in Malaysia slams "privileged" Chinese in Singapore

I have previously written about this pompous self-contradictory Singapore writer who is now living in Malaysia because he think in Malaysia is such a great country where Malays are treated as first class citizens. Alfian proclaims himself to be a proud Muslim but I guess being a gay and a practicing Muslim is not at all contradictory to him. 

Read the article about Alfian's untold secrets here. 

Just yesterday Alfian got into action again by slamming "Chinese privileges" here. Or maybe Alfian wanted to use the word ethnocentric or racist but controlled his use of the language. Since Alfian is living in Malaysia now, maybe he will have a different view of Malay supremacy there or their bumiputra policies which are certainly more undemocratic if you ask me. Oh well, I guess everyone has their right to want to be the majority. 

You can read for yourself to decide if what he said was fair. With this type of angst, it's no wonder he has left Singapore. And seriously Alfian, we didn't welcome the Ah Tiong immigrants with open arms, you think we got a choice?!  

Forummers here have slammed Alfian's comment.

Being Chinese in Singapore does have its advantages because they are the majority. But very often Chinese also tolerate other race especially the Malays because they are the original inhabitants of this island. Like the land used to built mosques is free from the government whereas Chinese temples have to pay for lease. And every Friday afternoon the cars and motorbikes park outside mosque until siow also won't kena summon, but anyhow park outside Chinese temple or funeral, Cisco and LTA will come. 

Basically, Alfian is just the sort of guy who will never be satisfied until everyone agrees with him and do things his way, so good riddance, please stay in Boleh Land and enjoy your first class privileges and don't come back.

Alfian Saat's Untold Secrets

According to Wikipedia (probably written by Alfian Sa'at himself), he is claimed to be known for his provocative works and is often referred to as his country's enfant terrible (Ia French term for a child who is terrifyingly candid by saying embarrassing things to adults). He is said to have been nominated for best script award at the Local Life Theater Awards 5 times. Some of his work was mentioned to have touched on homosexuality and Singapore-Malaysia bilateral relations. 

However, what that was not mentioned in Wiki was that in 2007, Alfian was removal from his relief teaching position in Ministry of Education for “not best meet the organisation's requirements”. He had been feeling sore and dejected ever since. This could be the reason why although born and raised in Singapore, Alfian somehow decided to seek refuge and shelter in Malaysia which he had since fondly describe with admiration. I would call it a blessing in disguise since Alfian had been posting happy stuff on his FB from Malaysia. Sadly, Alfian fails to realise the hypocrisy of his postings while doing so.

You see, Alfian has incessantly pronounce his dejection of treatment as second class citizen and the lackadaisical perception of Malays. So Alfian started travelling to Malaysia to sell his plays and books. When he is there, he repeated praise Malaysians for being tolerant towards him. He then turned around and mock at Singapore and Singaporeans. As a Malay saying goes "Bagai kacang lupakn kulit" (direct translation is "nut that forgets of its shell") meaning "somebody who forget his/her origins". This aptly applies to Alfian as he forgot his orgin so much that he took the effort to diss the entire NDP Song (http://newnation.sg/2012/07/alfian-saats-genius-take-on-ndp-song/) point by point.

 

Alfian Saat proclaimed himself to be a proud Muslim. When Alfian posted that Halal food is very common in Malaysia, many of his FB friends applauded him for insisting on having Halal food and keeping his faith strong. However, unknown to many, Alfian Saat is a gay Muslim and the boyfriend is a Chinese. Could this be the underlying reason for him feeling dejected in Singapore? 

I am sure Alfian knows that homosexuality is forbidden in Islam, it is taboo. It is a crime that is punishable by death in countries like Iran, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. For Malaysia, it is a guaranteed capital punishment. Just look at what happened to Anwar Ibrahim. Being known as homosexual can destory everything in a person's life.

If you are a boy, you cannot dress like a girl. This is “haram” too. 

One can argue that he was born this way just like Kumar (Singapore's funniest drag queen) or maybe there were also famous gay writers like Tennessee Williams, James Baldwin or Allen Ginsberg but sadly, if you are Muslim, you cannot be gay. Period. There is also no way that you can and will be accepted in Malaysia where many of its policies are aligned with Islam.

Oh...I wonder how does Alfian feel when the Malaysians call Singapore dog during the last Suzuki Cup (http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/malaysia-dog-football-chant-riles-singapore-fans-055434743--sow.html). How do you feel being called a dog by people from the same country that you admire so much? 

So good luck Aflian and stop contridicting yourself. 

(Editor's Note: I have to clarify that nothing against Gays. In fact, I hang out with some on a regular basis. I just dislike people who are so gutless to comment on government polices objectively for fear of backlash but is ever critical on racial stuff and stoking resentment amongst races from a distance.)