Canadian about his greatest 26 years in Singapore
Meet Brian James Tracey, a Canadian who moved to Singapore 26 years ago. He started with a private practice in podiatric sports and military medicine and now runs a company in medical diagnostics. Brian told me why the so-called draconian Singaporean laws don’t bother him, whether the American dream has long been lost in the West, and what’s wrong with Singaporeans being so hardworking. Enjoy!
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00:00 INTRO
00:38 Why Brian chose Singapore over Canada
04:11 Asian dream vs American dream
05:00 Life with kids in Singapore
05:48 "Draconian" Singaporean laws
11:44 Hardworking Asians
12:40 Healthcare in Singapore
14:04 Why the birthrate in Singapore is so low
16:00 Foreigners in Singapore
18:39 Relationships with locals
19:43 Speaking foreign languages
21:30 Food in Singapore
23:05 Brian's legal status in Singapore
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This guy truly understands Singapore on a deep level. He is unbiased in his opinions and articulates with a critical mind. Such a joy hearing him speak.
Thanks kindly 🎉it's a privilege and honour to be a part of Singapore- Majullah Singapura ❤
I truly agree with him but if you were to compare Singapore to Malaysia I will go with Malaysia as it is more freedom in Malaysia compare to Singapore still Singapore is way better than Malaysia when it comes to tourism that I can say
respect!
@@rudichong3869 Please ask a non Muslim in Malaysia which country is preferable to live in, kiddo. FYI there are more Malaysians wanting to put up with the way of life in Singapore & Singapore is the envy of many countries ruled on racial & religious policy.
@@MustAfaalik look here why are you bringing up topic about non Muslims and all don’t you get what I’m saying I said here that Malaysia is by far the best and if not the greatest country ever to live in compare to Singapore ok but if you compare tourism in Malaysia to Singapore I will have to say Singapore ok but still Malaysia is way better to live in than Singapore get it Singapore is great but its way too expensive compare to Malaysia ok get it how I know because I’m a real natural born Malaysian Chinese ok
This is by far the best interview by Max. Brian is exactly the type of immigrant Singapore needs - intelligent, practical, forthright and useful.
So the rest of my interviews suck? 😭
Xie xie ni! It's an honour and privilege to be of service - Majullah Singapura ❤
@@MaxChernov Cool down, Max. All your other interviews are interesting too. I find this one on Brian the most illuminating from start to finish. Keep up your good work!
@@brianjamestracey You are one of us, Brian. Thank you for your service. Hope you gain Singapore citizenship one day.
Max, your style, content and message are second to none! It was a completely natural process to share under your direction on the qualities, strengths and the challenges of life as an Expat Entrepreneur in Singapore- kee up the great work 🇸🇬
Brian is the perfect example of what countries all around the world want and are fighting for. A talented migrant who loves or at the minimum, appreciates his host country!
Thank you and it's a privedge and honour ro contribute to our great Nation- Majullah Singapura ❤
He is not a migrant. Still clinging on to his canadian citizenship! Why? Just like all PRs here. Just a stepping stone, reap all the benefits then when things dont suit them pack up and leave! He has a 2 yr old. Grandchild or child? In philippines? Probably has a filipina wife and reaping the benefits of a cheaper lifestyle there.
@@jessiejames7492Standard PR stuff, fk over local while using SG as a stepping stone. And it’s amdk so don’t need to expect much.
@@jessiejames7492 That's the beauty of a progressive nation that does not discriminate on race or religion. You are clearly missing the many splendour thing, son!
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I got the privilege to be an expat for 1 year and loved it. I agree with Brian 100% . I so wish I could have the opportunity again. I lived in Boon Keng and loved the community of people I found there. Singapore is an amazing country
it is!! im singaporean born, it's really cool here
I am so honoured to introduce Dr Brian James Tracey to Max 🎉 He can describe about Singapore with many amazing perspectives ❤❤❤
Thanks so much, Yumi! 😊
Arigato gozaimashita Yumi-san!! Totemo ii desu you❤
chicken rice is taiwanese???
This is a real tough guy. full of wisdom and a fighter.
Singapore may not be flawless, but we are undoubtedly making significant progress in various aspects.
I stand corrected in the comments and indeed the Singapore Government, and after a review of the topic I have seen how the Government has addressed the challenges of providing affordable and quality Health Care and a range of support to assist Singaporeans and PRs beyond Medisave!
The world need more people like him
Dr Brian is inspirational because he did what 99% of people would consider impossible which is to graduate as a medical doctor while struggling financially
I agree with him whole heartedly. I am Canadian, and I've lived in Singapore for 12 years. The contrast of Singapore vs Canada is exactly how he put it. Although I do feel that overall, Singapore is more affordable than Canada is.
Thank you and you are correct!! In light of the gross TAXATION (as per the American Revolution!!) without representation...you are CORRECT...
Thanks for your comment, and you are correct! As I haven't lived in Canada in nearly 30 yeasr, I took a look at housing costs, inflation, and the deterioration of access to Medical care and wow, the system is not very functional at best! Stay well and strong and be blessed!
Singapore is the best! Give the thumbs up for our Government!!!!!!!
@Kennylee Wrong. The credit should go to the genius of LKY. He and those in his cabinet were the honest people who transformed Singapore into what it is today. The present government didn't even look after it to the best of their abilities. How many of us know that organised crime has taken root here in Singapore? What you don't know doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Ignorance is bliss, they say. If you want to remain blissful, then horse betting and lotteries are a must to avoid. Those who indulge in these activities are becoming poorer unknowingly. I post this because I'm concerned and committed to the dignity of every Singaporean. Stay free of scams.
Love this interview. We should have more of such foreigners. Wow. I admired that he was so determined to get into medical school & went through hardship for it. Yes the international schools are really unaffordable for most people. So sorry to hear that it is very difficult for foreigners to get their children into local schools. It must be tough to be living separately from his family. I will be sure to feedback to my MP that we should make it easier for foreigners to put their children in local schools if we want to attract more talents
That's a hell of a guy, and incredibly interesting too. Also, an absolute joy to hear him speak, and how he expresses himself. I think this may be one of my favorite interviews on this channel, and it would be fantastic if you could talk to him again!
Max and Dr. Brian make Singapore a better place for all. Strong community values, Singapore want for themselves and the next generation.
It is indeed a privedge and honour to contribute to our Nation...Singapore is a beacon of light leading by example...our Founder LKY had a vision and the heart and courage to fight to bring the Singapore dream into reality..Majullah Singapura ❤
This gentleman gotta in public office . His understanding of social, economical affairs is astounding .
Thank you...I did serve as a Senior Director for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore for 16 years, building relationships and opportunity between our countries. Canada is a mature country but could well look at adopting in it's own manner some of the effective policies and management of our Singapore Government!
Best interview so far. Brian is awesome, has such in depth understanding of Singapore. He is so sincere and highly intellectual!
Thank you kindly! Its an honour and priveldege to contribute to Singapore, Singaporeans are blessed!!! and those of us fortunate to be living in our Nation- Majullah Singapura 🇸🇬
Thanks for your contributions here in Singapore Mister
It's a privedge and honour to be living and contributiong to our Nation- Majullah Singapura ❤
This guy speaks the truth and from his heart. Thank you sir ❤❤❤❤
❤❤❤ this channel n the positive attitude of our expats population. Great to have them here with so much added value in our society
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Thank you and it's a privedge to be living and contributing to our Nation- Majullah Singapura ❤
This guy emphasis of Compassionate!! Awesome 🎉🎉🎉 you are what you say This is the guy that deserves to be respected ! He have a deep understanding of what Singapore is 🎉🎉
It's a privedge and honour to be contributing to our Singapore- Majullah ❤ Singapura
Singapore is a beacon and a superb example of the balance necessary good governance and for a strong, robust country to be run efficiently, providing essential services and opportunity to all residents!
I love Dr Brian the way he express and speak of Singapore👍 Tbh, I been in Sg for 35 years and I love Singapore too.
This is the best interview. His knowledge about Singapore same like the locals who knows who is Mr LKY and the journey of becoming modern Singapore where it begins with..
Detractors of the Singapore government need to realize that the stringent rules in Singapore is for the welfare of the people regardless of culture, race, religion or gender and reinventing itself at the same time.
Nonsense. They are for the welfare of PAP bigwigs!
@@sktoh4469 Prove it!!! Perhaps you are having a hang over from the debacle in Malaysia.
We truly welcome all foreigners to Singapore, we are a multi-racial society country. Be it Asian or Westerner, we all live as ONE, making this place a better place who believe in us. Dear Mr Brian James Tracey, thank you for supporting on Singapore! 👍
A real health care specialist with great mentality. So right about national service. Both men AND WOMEN. Learn some humility and giving service at that age.
You are wise and experien̈ced! Thank you for your contribution and advice..Majullah Singapura 🇸🇬
Brian is one of the smartest and most hardworking people I have met in my life. Great interview.
Good on you Brian for speaking the truth based on facts and actual ground experience after living her for many years.
he makes a lot of sense
Well spoken by Brian! Definitely good Canadian Kid vibes 🇨🇦
Thank you kindly Kowsan 🎉be blessed !
I am a Canadian, he spoke the true situation now in Canada , in particular , in Vancouver 😢😢😢. I visit Vancouver almost every yr. since 2010. I could totally see the downturn of Canadian. So sad…. sad .
So sad to hear of that and indeed I have friends and colleagues living and working in Healthcare in Vancouver...the Paramedics are completly overwrought and the A&E wards so full of overdoses that many Canadians who require (and deserve!!) proper Medical care are unable to receive it..if 2200 overdose deaths in Vancouver in one year..how many OD ADMISSIONS.... probably 10,000s, which denies access to people who are not self-inflicting (sadly) their own demise..
Lived in Singapore for 5yrs, left last year... Couple of reasons House rent crises, my house rent of my 1 bedroom condo was increased from 2.5k was pushed to 4.6k, which was hilarious as I dont live in central part, infact i lived in the east (far from central or being referred to central) Impossible to buy a home (well can't complain, I'm a forgiener if they make it possible then many houses will be purchased by people who don't live in Singapore), 5C culture, tried to meet few girls and was openly asked how many C's i have 😂 (ability to rent a condo and use ride hailing services are not counted... so 2 no's of C's are gone) Being as a expat, No access to CPF, so few options to save tax.... well CPF is amazing but limited to locals and PR's Expensive schooling, well i didn't experience it, but in future i could when i plan to have a family Some things which i miss about Singapore: Safe environment, Hawker culture, which is fast, efficient and affordable Efficient transport, Air connectivity to almost every major part of the world, Stable currency, Zero tolerance on nonsense, I literally liked it... i love of follow rules and maintain discipline.... on this aspect, Singapore stands out as well. To conclude, there are always pro's and con's... Life in Singapore is good for high earning individuals but a nightmare if you are not. When you the lot of money, its the best part in the world you can live, as currency is stable, safer environment, good returns on investment
What is 5C culture?
@@bassebajs en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Cs_of_Singapore
I lived in SG for 2 years. Now I migrated back to HK, definitely prefer HK to SG
Thank you for the fair assessment of life in Sg as an expat. There are really pros and cons and seriously, the high cost of living is a big issue...
Wonderful sharing from Brian , he knows more than what some Singaporean don’t even know like me.. he has a good soul too, so glad to know expats are paying forward . Would love to meet this guy someday and see how to work together in healthcare ..
Hi max and everyone who watched this video! I agree with everything that Brian said as a Canadian born Torontonian myself, the country is not getting better and that is because of the government! I too wish to leave Canada and I would love to spend the rest of my life in Singapore.
Thanks kindly for sharing! Please use our vote in the next Federal Election for positive change in Canada!
Certainly will do! - stay strong and blessed!
I haven been in singapore. I love it there so much very safe . clean and prosperous
Glad another Canadian is enjoying life in SG. It's unfortunate the work pass system has become quite a pain, even to skilled engineers like myself. Japan is my home now but SG still is excellent if you can get in and find means to PR.
This was perfect interview, telling the difficulty faced on entering and now staying there
What a wholesome comment section. Thank you
This is my first time listening an interviewee speaking much more throughout the whole conversation, than the interviewer who was so damn quiet..
I'm so glad to see more and more people from around the world loving my home country ❤❤❤ (dont let the pfp fool you)
Agree 💯! Majullah Singapura!
Bless you and bless Singapore!!
Singapore hasn't offered citizenship since the 00s, if you want it you gotta apply it manually. With the amount of years you've been in Singapore, yours will be approved fast. I have several caucasian friends who have been here for decades, they had that same mindset where "not offered = Singapore don't want me" until I told them about this. Plus if your PR renewal is 5 years, it's practically a guarantee. They applied and their application took a mere 2 months to be approved.
I dont think he wants it! Hes bern here 26 yrs? Please!!
I love Singapore, can't wait to visit. From America.
Wow I could listen to Brian on and on and on with gusto 😁 So much wisdom and brilliance and insight and passion. God bless you and your loved ones. Singapore is surely blessed to have you here and on our side 🙏
respect to Brian !
Much appreciated- blessings to you and and its an honour to contribute to Singapore- Majullah Singapura🇸🇬
Lived in Singapore in the 80's lovely country and people . Loved watching this video .. what a wonderful intelligent interesting person.❤
Thank You for sharing, Mr Brain’s experience &life ,contribution towards Singapore. 🙏👍
Thank You Max for this interview with Dr Brian. Thank you Dr Brian for your non biased sharing.
why am i catching his breath together with him
As someone from Vancouver, yes all true. Also never going back. Yes Singapore isn't perfect, but looking at the state of the world, it's a haven of safety, efficiency, good governance and a place where citizens are actually taken care of.
You are experienced , wise and astute..thank you for your feedback..stay strong and blessed!
This is the best opinion I’ve ever seen about Singapore. Great job!!
What a great interview! Loved it ❤ As a Singaporean living abroad, I think he is right about a lot of the things he says about the West and Asia. Candid and straight from the heart. I have never commented on any of the videos you posted but I had to this time… Great job 👏🏻 👍🏻
Thank you for your feedback, and having spent decades in the West and now in Singapore and Asia, it was a privilege to share my observations with Max and his great platform.
incredible and insightful interview.
Thank you, Max. For everything you've done to generate greater awareness here. By the way, ever considered collaborating with Ghib Ojisan on a one-off basis? Could be on anything you guys fancy touching on.
Another amazing in depth interview 👍🏻
Dr Brian was very candid and articulated many topics very well in this interview. I enjoyed this long video from start to end 😊
Thank you kindly 🙏🏼it's an honour to live and contribute towards our Nation- be blessed 🙏🏼Majullah Singapura 🇸🇬🎉💯
Brilliant interview
It almost became a documentry, high quality content. Brian is that one clear cut guy every city needs, would like even longer conversations with him may be a podcast as his voice is as his personality a clear. The picture quality also increased Max is uppping his game with Sony, best of luck Max!
Max is extremely insightful and directed- all this was in a singke take he is that good 🎉thank you and be blessed- it's an honour to contribute to Singapore 🇸🇬Majullah Singapura
Truly enjoyed the interview. Professional and intriguing content (yet very local-flavored).
Great interview. As a Brazilian a see the same problems he mentioned here and other countries.
I like Tracey’s accent
Boleh!!!
Thank you for this video. ❤❤❤❤
Singaporeans welcome such FT. Welcome. We need more of this real talent.
Medical care for Sg is actually very affordable. If you’re hospitalized, Sgp gets 80% subsidy from the govt. MediShield or private insurance pays for another major part of the bill. Medisave pays a tiny bit of the balance. Almost no cash is required. Housing for locals are also very affordable. BTO takes care of that
This part really surprise me when my dad is hospitalised for more than 3 months , bills run up to more than $150K but after all these subsidy from the govt . He only has to paid some 3K plus from his medisave . For this , i salute PAP.
Yes thank you for your astute observation! The Singapore Government has proactively been addressing this issue and indeed has been making Medical care accessible and more affordable!!
Most foreigners prefer to rent a house, while local Singaporeans prefer to own their own house. Houses in Singapore are expensive, mainly for houses bought and sold on the open market. It is relatively cheap for local Singaporeans to apply for HDB for the first time. According to statistics from the Urban Land Institute's "2023 ULI Asia-Pacific Residential Accessibility Index Report", 89.3% of people in Singapore own their own homes, and the overall national homeownership rate is the highest in the Asia-Pacific; and the average mortgage and property taxes that Singaporeans need to pay every year , which is also lower than many cities in the Asia-Pacific region.
89.3% "own" their homes? You mean they lease their homes (99 years) from the government!
Great insights on Singapore situation. May our leaders learn from this n improve our situation to compete n to survive.
Thumbs Up Bro Brian ❤
Thanks most kindly- be blessed, live long and prosper❤
@@brianjamestracey Amen 🙏💪🙏 One People One Nation One Singapore 🇸🇬 & Majulah Singapura 🇸🇬 It's was great to hear you shared.. Great Days Ahead Bro Brian 💖🧒💖🇸🇬
I know exactly what Brian is saying. Because I went to visit Vancouver 2 years ago and I saw the drug addiction situation with my own eyes.
Thank you for your feedback...yes the situation is dire, and these people are suffering greatly, but also preying upon too many other citizens and over-whelming essential services. Be blessed and 'fight the good fight'!
@brianjamestracey Thank you for your reply Dr Tracey. And for your kind compliments to Singapore as well. I'm worried for my family friends who live in Vancouver given the state that it's in. Thankfully they live in Richmond which isn't that bad an area.
This man is so based, intelligent/ wise and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your insights + to Max for arranging this interview. Incredibly brave too, to dad talk kids at knife point.
Thank you for your feedback, and I have been blessed to live and contribute to Singapore Medically and as an Entrepreneur. Singapore maybe a small nation but massively outperforms on the global stage- Majullah Singapura!
Thank you for your appreciated feedback, much appreciated! Yes when I reflect upon the situation I didn't feel anger but more compassion for these young guys having to be so desperate as to rob me with a weapon in broad daylight... rather than confrontation I thought that understanding and a brief opportunity to share some life experience would be more meaningful and productive..they obviously had fallen on hard times being street kids,... be blessed!
The Western idea of freedom is having no fear of breaking the Law and disrespect for Authority.
Love Singapore ❤
Wow, he is one tough guy!
5:05 That experience with the Police officer happned to me MULTIPLE times in California. But much worse my last time before our company rolled up our sleeves and sent everyone on a flight back home. Folks, my family had more than a 100 million dollars of property and investments. I served 8 grueling years in the USN and 6 of those as a Submariner, with multiple presidential awards for my service, then medically retired due to multiple TBI's. (Brain Injuries). I never let that get me down and kept working hard to make money to support Women that were disloyal, and raised 3 children that were not my own. I have ZERO criminal record. Zero Felonies. The worst I ever got was a speeding ticket. The way hard working, honest men are treated in the west by our own Government and Police is an absolute mockery of the justice system. I was injured so badly, I had to change careers. And I was AT WORK. Lucker then the other guy, he got his arm crushed by a police car. Then the officer pointed a gun at him??? Then us as our supervisor went to go find out what the large bang behind the Building was we were installing cameras on. I myself was pulled out of my car, with zero instructions to do so, and slammed to the ground the second I called my Boss to to let them know I was indeed on Work property and working at the time. They broke my front tooth, they dragged me so hard, my shoes came off, and then made me walk THROUGH GLASS. The worst of it was the Jail. 4 days and no charges. But the first 26 hours, they kept me chained to a chair. Refused to let me use the bathroom to urinate unless I signed some waiver. Then refused to let me take a shower or give me soap so I could wash my hands so I could eat any food for my 4 days I was there. Then as I found out how to use the phone system and tried to call Veterans service, as its the only number listed? The former "Marine" guard called his sargent and then next thing I know, before I can make a call, they call me back to my cell then dischaqrge me. I ask for a Greivnce form , and hey rip it out of my hand and tell me if I ask for anything else, they are going to throw me back in jail. When I asked the front desk on the other side to call me an Ambulance as I was still bleeding from my feet with no shoes? They *REFUSED TO DO SO* ! I also did not have my own cell phone as they left all of that in my car. This was in San Jose California in 2017. I filed a complaint and it took them over 7 months to get back to me the morning I got out of jail . They REFUSED to take my complaint and send come back during Business hours. Then they refused to give me back my Work van. If it had not been for the Vet that owned the lot, I would have not been able to get my car out. How did I do that? I had to BUY my WORK VAN from them being the ONLY legal way I could get my van out of impound. After this incident? I had one More as I was asked to take care of Mcdonalds on my way out. I was called a GAY by a police officer as the others laughed about it, made fun of for being gay since I was on a submarine, then taken out of my car again at gunpoint, and then when they found out I had a contract order to be there? They left. Then they told me "Your lucky we let you go with an expired licence". I had my paperwork right there in my briefcase along with my Company's official documents sighting that I am valid on my Licence, along with a Notarized copy sent to me by the DMV saying that I was current and legal to drive with ZERO suspension or anything on my record, and they left when I asked them for their badge numbers and got worried about having their voices caught on the McDonalds CCTV cams. Did I go an make a complaint this time? No. My hands were already injured to the point I could not feel them anymore on my wrists and felt numb. Fuck it. I called my Team lead and let them know what happned and let them know I'm leaving. They did not even bother asking for the gear to be dropped off at a FedEx as we were required to do. --"Just get home " was his response. --"We are flying everyone else home due to the incident at the other site ". I spent that day in one of the Hotels my family owns, and left when I got some feeling back in my hands. I have never been back to California since. And as of last year? Almost every single investment of property or Business has been pulled out California by our family stating the same sort of horrible problems you have heard about over the last few years. My company refused to do business in California due to all the issues they had while working night crews, and stated Safety concerns of our staff and team. Going as far as having to hire PRIVATE armed security when we were working on a job site. Strangely enough? They TOO were injured on one occasion by Police. Imagine THAT! I'm 45 now. After my youngest son graduates school, I'm leaving CONUS and NEVER looking back! If you have ANY sort of drive, and skillset? MOVE to Asia. Don't even bother with the falsehoods of a Pay Cut. Add up how good your life is in an Asian country as a Western man and you will never look back. Like go be Chivalrous? Enjoy helping out the community where you live? Love to help out and volunteer your time and effort or skill sets to teens and adults alike? Want to learn new hobbies or skills yourself? How about being Valued not just by people around you, but the very government in the country you are residing in? THIS is the experience from EVERYONE I have known that has become an Expat looking for simply a better life outside of the West. All the scare tactics about it being worse is Malarkey! I don't give a hoot about protesting or drawing photos or having to not chew gum or [SENSORED] rights. NOT MY PROBLEM! Not my rodeo. And about Singapore? Housing is expensive compared to other parts of Asia. Come from a Big Metro city ? You will think you are getting a bargain. Also? Johor Bahru (Malaysia) just across the Bridge has a TINY cost of living and it's only 10- 25 mile trip from anywhere in Singapore. The airport is only 40 miles away . Most people drive that just to work in states or MUCH more if California. You could live in Malaysia for less than $300 a month if you live out of town. Less if your like most Hermit Western men where if you can live in a hole in the wall or rent a room in a house with exchange you do a few chores or just happen to be your Normal Western man self? TONS of single older but drop dead less than a bag of concrete women would LOVE to have you stay over. And if you checked out Mighty Car Mods? Malaysia is AMAZING for Car culture. Hell, just about anywhere you go as a western man in Asia (NOT U INDIA!) you will love it there. I have freinds that live all over Asia and even Russia. It's a complete shock to what you are told to what you see and experience when you get there. Like Tuckers Russia video. Notice all the people going "But did you go here" Yes he did. Loved it. Same for you gents. Just don't be a Western Idiot there. You are a guest. Make us look bad and I swear WE will make you swim back ! Don't worry about the money or pay. WORRY about the quality of your life. If you can make it in America? You can make it anywhere. Unless you like welfare and Handouts. Stay in the West. If you are ready to retire? Mexico or any cheaper place in south america is wonderful. Unless you have some rare or serious Medical issue or take Gender Bender drugs, its fine. And about the medical care? Its CHEAP compared to the West. No waiting for months. Its first rate as well, despite what they tell you on the MSM, espeically in Asia. Asians don't like to be outdone, so think Japan but everywhere. Lastly? Keep your pecker in your pants. You want to be a degenerate? Stay in America where you belong with your Best Buddies.
It is already addressed some 5 years ago. Now we had medi shield insurance with govt subsiding some of the premiums. Even my mother recent colon cancer surgery pay less than S$5K cash after all subsidies and co insurance payment
Citizens and PRs are entitled to all kinds of medical subsidies. I have a friend who also had colon cancer surgery in NUH 2 years ago and she received a bill that said $33,000 but it was covered by medishield and medisave. She didn’t have to pay a single cent. And I had surgery on my right palm recently, carpal tunnel problem, and I received a bill that said $1300 but was covered by medishield insurance and medisave too and I didn’t have to pay anything. As far as I know majority of citizens can afford to have their surgeries done in government/public hospitals and for those citizens who didn’t have medishield insurance, somehow they will be given some sort of assistance to help them to waive off their payments.
That's great to hear!!
@@brianjamestracey It’s great only for citizens and PRs. It would be very advisable for foreigners who intend to stay here for long to get some sorts of health insurance coverage, there are a few good ones here like AIA, Manulife, HSBC, it’s better safe than sorry…
@@bell-xk5dd great and true advise- thank you!
Thanks!
Appreciate it!
I really enjoy this interview. Thank you
Thank you kindly and I spoke from the heart as to many many strengths of Singapore and of Singaporeans !Majullah Singapura 🇸🇬
As a Canadian in Singapore for 16 yrs with 2 boys who will soon do NS I believe Singapore gets it right but need to start thinking of affordable healthcare for retirees who are mostly asset rich but cash poor. Also loosen up a bit lah with work culture, have more park space for kids. Overall I love ❤️ The little red dot.
Great man
thank you for sharing. i must say Mr Brain's Shirt is super nice! wish he could share where he got it?
Thanks most kindly! I love the colors and Asian history of Batik, and don't like ties other than formal 'suit' events...and the rich ..Indonesia boleh!
@@brianjamestracey haha! i see! its Indonesian style batik? i will take note! Batik styles from Indonesia/Singapore is so nice and great for the Heat!
Central stores in 🇮🇩 bagus sekali!
@@brianjamestracey watching the video again. perhaps there is a misunderstanding? the Death Penalty as you have agreed is for Drug Traffickers. In Singapore Drug Abusers are put through counseling and rehab ( And if possible by the individual a education and skill upgrade school )
I am amazed how well, in depth and correct this Canadian expat guy knows about Singapore and Singaporeans, i am surprised that alot of Singaporeans work 2 jobs, i reckon our PAP government don't even know this
The guys a Doctor of course he’s going to be successful. For a regular Joe it’s much different.
Self- employed Entrepreneurfor 26 years in Singapore, and I worked 12 years in Construction and as a mover to put myself through Med school..thanks.
Singapore is a tiny country even for it's own citizens and if many foreigners are attracted to Singapore (push - unsafe homeland; pull - SG's low crime, work opp etc.) and want to migrate, makes sense to have some controls (e.g. high expenses) to preserve the current SG quality & way of life that is so highly attractive in the first place.
Kudos, Brian.
Be blessed and appreciate our Nation and leadership in a too often wayward and weakly directed world- Majullah Singapura 🇸🇬
His words made me think that instead of merging schools, SG should increate the intake of expat kids in local schools. Win win.
Great idea! The experience could benefit both!!
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A doctor saying "Fenatol" twice? 😂 And staying in an HDB? Incredible!
I don't understand the part about how he can't afford for his children to go to school in singapore because it's nearly impossible for them to get into government schools. From what i understand, PRs can get into government schools just as easily as citizens, and their school fees are still heavily subsidised, although not as much as those of citizens. The thing about it being nearly impossible for expats to get into government schools and having to pay full price if they somehow manage to get in only applies to people with employment pass and other such things and don't apply to PR.
youre right. these leeches want the best of spore but still want to stay aloof as expats! i worked fr MOE . there is a high demand of applications coming in fr foreign children wanting to study in SINGAPORE SCHOOLS. sure international schools are expensive everywhere, but if you want to immerse yslf in spore dont talk about international schools! our schools are 100 per cent safer than schools in canada, uk and the usa!
Thanks
No, thank you! 🙏
Love your videos !
Being a small island, with minimum natural landscapes & scenery, Sg oftens get ridiculed. Sg just perseveres, and Majulah 😊 Other Asean countries should learn from Sg how she brings races together.
So very true in a troubled world- Singapore is open , growing, small in size but outweighs itself in stature many many fold💯💯💯be blessed - Majullah Singapura 🇸🇬
I've been to Singapore several times and for reasonably extended stays. I live in Canada, right downtown in Toronto, and I've visited Vancouver many times. So, I'm very familiar with life in Canada and somewhat familiar with life in Singapore. As far as his comments on Canada go, these are over the top exaggerations. Yes, there is crime in Canada and it has a serious drug problem, but I can walk anywhere in Toronto (and do so regularly) without fear and I have never been robbed or threatened. Vancouver is also quite safe with perhaps Hastings St. being an area to avoid (Granville can also be rough in parts) because of the addicts. Singapore is a lovely place. I always enjoy my time there and I'm looking forward to return. But Singapore is a much smaller and a much more homogeneous place than Canada so it is really comparing an apple to an orange. It is also somewhat less free than Canada in terms of what kinds of behavior are tolerated. I don't have any problems with conforming to Singapore's standards but frankly I think they are too harsh in some respects. For example, at the extreme end, both the death penalty and caning are really not things that a modern, civilized country should participate in. In any case, my verdict is that both Canada and Singapore are wonderful places yet both have aspects that could be improved.
I respect your opinion...but perhaps if you spent a day or two on the frontlines in Vancouver you would not be as insulated from the reality of the situation as you apparently are- I have friends and colleagues who are direct 'combatants" as Paramedics and Physicians/Nurses in A&E wards and they are completely, completely... over-wrought...the numbers speak for themselves..2342 drug OD deaths in 2022 in Vancouver alone in one year, over 40,000 OD deaths in Canada from 2016-2023 (the eight year Vietnam War from 1965-1973 had 58,209 US military deaths by comparison, and that's armed combatants utilizing every lethal means and technology to kill each other dude!); 53,000 drug relate Hospitalizations and 271,000 Medical Referrals directly related (source Health Canada Dec 2023 "Federal Actions on the Over Dose Crisis"...."walk in another person's shoes"... ride in the back of an Ambulance or Vancouver Police cruiser for a few shifts, and then tell me I am "over-the top exaggerations"...you speak of what you know not...suggest you stop being a key-board warrior and go volunteer for a shift or 2 with Paramedical or Law Enforcement to open your eyes and your heart..
@@brianjamestracey Hmm, whose reality? A frontline worker such as a police officer will have a very different perspective than the typical citizen whose experience is more like mine.. Your comments suggested the reality of a typical citizen and, to put it bluntly, and they are bullshit! In my opinion, you showed extremely poor judgement in the comments you made. Actually, you came across generally as kind of full of yourself..
Why should a modern civilised country not have the death penalty or caning, when it prevents actions/crimes that have no place in modern civilised countries? Curious to hear your thoughts.
@@genejoy Because it exemplifies the kind of behavior you are trying to eliminate.
Agree with you. That guy is over exaggerating.
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Sg might be a good place to live but people should also have the freedom to make their own choices. Apart from harder drugs like heroin or fentanyl, softer drugs like cannabis, mdma or mushrooms should be allowed. There are actually health benefits to some of these substances as long as people don't abuse them. It makes no sense to ban all substances while at the same time allowing people to abuse alcohol. It should be considered a form of human rights violation to impose the death penalty for cannabis trafficking.
Singapore might like to consider adjusting medi-save to incorporate a co-pay universal healthcare system. Just like an insurance scheme, not everyone will need their medi-save but unlike an insurance scheme some people will run out. Pool it together, look after everyone and the social wellbeing cost will help the entire country. Overall, SG gets most things right and will continue to improve. This was a good interview, I like Brian.
Great positive and realistic suggestion! Bring it up to your MP ..JIAYO 🇸🇬Majullah Singapura
That's a great idea!
Totally agree - the hawker culture should be exported to other countries. Why Australia, with it's ideal climate, doesn't also have straight forward hawker centres is beyond me. Local city councils could build them, local entrepreneurs could rent the spaces and locals can enjoy affordable food. Love this so much about SG and MY
Right on!
Climatic differences do not generally allow for open places to be used for food preparation and consumption.
Australia's minimum wages and high taxes would make it unsustainable for the hawkers to offer affordable food
@@lyndall21859I don’t think you get it. I mean cheap rent, small space, cheaper than current options. A $5-$10 meal in Aus would be very affordable.
@daveb3987 rental of hawker stalls isn't that cheap in sg but hawkers are able to charge little due to economies to scale, low tax and labour that doesn't cost as much. There are weekend markets in australia that sell street food, rental Is very cheap but still they still sell for more than $10. Cheap rental alone will not make it work. It is the labour and tax that adds to the running costs which consumers pay at the end of it
Actually in Singapore no one goes around catching people not flushing toilet or eating chewing gum. It is not enforced but just a message. Singaporeans mostly don’t realise how much better they are than most other countries around the world with serious society problems.
Singapore is a safe country
Oh this is at bukit Canberra..
13:21 - he said “WE have a mandatory savings program” The fellow is practically Singaporean…
I have been blessed to be a PR to contribute to 🇸🇬 Majullah Singapura!
Wow..I would love to learn how he could be a polyglot. And, I think your video will reach more audience too, those who are interested in learning foreign languages
The key is a need to communicate with diverse cultural and linguistic people's!
So spot on! Low birth rate? It's so expensive here, it's not cheap raising a child and housing? That's on another level! And medisave? I am worried about mine as I have chronic illnesses sigh healthcare financial help needs to improve here honestly
As a Country we deal with Security then freedom him saying that singapore has freedom says alot
This man is the most rational white i have ever seen in a while