• The Mandarin term “多元种族” is a paraphrase of the English term “multi-racial”.
• Since Singapore’s independence, its population has been made up of many races, with the four major ones being Malay, Chinese, Indian and Eurasian. To promote racial harmony, Singapore has implemented a number of policies, such as a bilingual education system, a fair military service system, and a quota system for Housing & Development Board flats that ensures families of different races live within the same neighbourhood, effectively maintaining multi-racial social harmony.
• As of 2023, the resident population in Singapore is made up of 74.0% Chinese, 13.5% Malay, 9.0% Indian, and 3.4% other races.

Despite living in our country’s multi-racial society, many know little about the culture of other races. This column raises awareness, clarifies misunderstandings and fosters mutual respect by depicting the daily lives of each ethnic group and portraying their traditional customs. (Lianhe Zaobao, 12/1/2020)