Is there significant ethnic or racial segregation in Singapore?
Singapore is still a young country, but racial integration has come to a fair degree of success. There will always be some individuals who do not like to mix with others of a different ethnic background, but there is no visible sign of racial segregation. There is Chinatown, Geylang Serai and Little India that represent the 3 ethnic groups, but they are widely visited by everyone. At local food centres, we also enjoy various ethnic food. (Malays can eat other foods but need to adhere to religious restrictions). In local schools, the younger generation study and play together. You might find it of interest that the Singapore government imposes a ethnic ratio for public housing to avoid segregation. For example, if a Malay flat owner is selling his property, he is not allowed to sell it to a Chinese.
