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24 Oct 2010 - Some people tend to joke that Singapore is boring, but I disagree. The place has changed a lot over the last years and has now a rather groovy soul. But Singapore still suffers from the stigma of being a place where chewing gum is banned, and vandalizers are caned. What do Singaporeans think of the stigma themselves? Alfian Sa'at says: "I think it's been one big tedious and frustrating striptease when it comes to liberalization policies in Singapore. They'll flash a bit of thigh, but then cover up some other spot. So you are hopeful and tantalized for a moment - yay, there's a multi-tier film rating system - and then it stops short of expactations. Ditto with coming up with Speakers' corner and than telling you that a "cause-related gathering" of ONE person outside its parameters can result in a police officer telling yo to move on". Arrrr, maybe Singapore has still some way to go?