Breaking Stereotypes in ASEAN
Southeast Asians often rank, compare, and stereotype one another, with common phrases including:
- Singaporeans are too strict
- Malaysians are too soft
- Filipinos are too noisy
- Thais are too easygoing
“Singaporeans are too strict”, “Malaysians are too soft”, “Filipinos are too noisy” and "Thais are too easygoing”
Despite the goal of "one community," divides run deeper than slogans suggest. As ASEAN leaders gather for the 47th ASEAN Summit, the question of how well Southeast Asians understand one another remains. Luo Chen Jun, a former civil servant from Singapore, often notices people's perceptions of his country during regional exchanges.
Author's summary: ASEAN unity is challenged by persistent stereotypes.
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