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Suruchi Mazumdar

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