Breaking ASEAN Stereotypes
Southeast Asians often hold stereotypes about each other, such as "Singaporeans are too strict", "Malaysians are too soft", "Filipinos are too noisy", and "Thais are too easygoing."
"Singaporeans are too strict", "Malaysians are too soft", "Filipinos are too noisy" and "Thais are too easygoing."
Despite the region's emphasis on unity, these stereotypes persist in everyday conversations, classrooms, and online. As ASEAN leaders meet in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th ASEAN Summit, the question remains: how well do Southeast Asians truly understand each other?
Luo Chen Jun, a former civil servant from Singapore, has noticed that people often view his country through a narrow lens when participating in regional exchanges.
Author's summary: ASEAN unity is hindered by stereotypes.
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