Breaking ASEAN Stereotypes
Southeast Asians often rank, compare, and stereotype one another, despite the region's emphasis on unity.
“Singaporeans are too strict”, “Malaysians are too soft”, “Filipinos are too noisy” and "Thais are too easygoing”
These stereotypes persist in everyday conversations, both online and offline, revealing deeper divides than the slogans of "one community" suggest.
As ASEAN leaders gather for the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, the formal admission of Timor-Leste will mark the bloc's continued unity and expansion, yet the question of how well Southeast Asians truly understand one another remains.
Luo Chen Jun, a former civil servant from Singapore, notes that people often view his country through a narrow lens when participating in regional exchanges.
Author's summary: ASEAN unity is challenged by lingering stereotypes.
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