Singaporeans 'should be made to pay for bad behaviour': Commentary by Malaysian paper columnist triggers netizens

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Did the Causeway reopening lead to the return of 'ugly Singaporeans'? This columnist from Malaysian newspaper The Star certainly thinks so. In a commentary piece published on Sunday (April 10), Mergawati Zulfakar took exception at several Singaporeans who had 'behaved badly' in Malaysia of late. These incidents include Singaporeans chalking up traffic offences, those who fuelled their cars with Ron95...

In her commentary, Mergawati wrote that Malaysia had spent billions on petrol subsidies which are meant only for residents.108,757 outstanding summonsesSingaporeans have also taken advantage of law enforcement in Malaysia that "is obviously very much lacking", Mergawati argued.

"We cannot allow Singapore kiasu-ness to creep in, and they should be made to pay for bad behaviour."

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