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The Pulse - Why Singaporeans reacted badly to a vlogger's praise

Vlogger, Nuseir Yassin of Nas Daily called Singapore "an almost perfect country", but Singaporeans responded with cynicism and anger. Why?

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The Pulse is Channel NewsAsia’s weekly podcast that takes on anything, from politics to entertainment. Hosted by Bharati Jagdish, the show brings together personalities with a view in a funny, irreverent and insightful chat that takes the pulse of the country on issues that matter. 

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The Pulse - Why Singaporeans reacted badly to a vlogger's praise

Vlogger, Nuseir Yassin of Nas Daily called Singapore "an almost perfect country", but Singaporeans responded with cynicism and anger. Why?
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