Singlish: Why We Talk Like That?

We don't hear it on TV. We don't read it in the news. Some call it a national treasure while others say it's a detriment. Yet most Singaporeans speak Singlish, whether we like it or not.

Since nationhood, attempts have been made to eradicate this language that stood in way of our first-world aspirations. But Singlish didn't just survive, it thrived.

In this two-parter, award-winning singer-songwriter Shabir goes on a journey to document the origins of our beloved language. He uncovers how a language once under relentless assault, rose from pariah to cultural phenomenon.