Why Mahathir Mohamad’s victory may herald better times for Malaysian Indians

The new prime minister is taking steps to weaken the country’s race-based politics that favours the Malay Muslim majority over its minorities.

Suruchi Mazumdar

· May 28, 2018 · 12:30 pm

House-hunting in Singapore: ‘Sorry, your wife is Indian, the landlord won’t rent to you’

South Asians and people from China often face a distinct lack of enthusiasm from landlords in the city-state.

Suruchi Mazumdar

· Aug 29, 2016 · 07:00 am

Already under scrutiny in Singapore, the Dhaka attacks may cost Bangladeshi workers their jobs

It has already become difficult for low-wage workers from Bangladesh to secure work visas for Singapore. Observers say Indians may benefit in the long run.

Suruchi Mazumdar

· Jul 14, 2016 · 11:30 am

Subdued in Singapore: Why this Indian reception for Narendra Modi will lack the usual razzmatazz

The Indian communities in the city-state are treading a very cautious line on the prime minister's visit.

Suruchi Mazumdar

· Nov 21, 2015 · 05:30 pm

Indian migrant labourers visiting Singapore's casinos are causing disquiet

In 2010, when the city-state lifted a ban on gambling and exempted foreigners from the hefty entrance fee that citizens must pay, it probably expected to attract wealthy tourists.

Suruchi Mazumdar

· Aug 19, 2015 · 10:30 am