Singapore’s Paternalism Extends to Hooking Up

January 16, 2009

I was just informed that Singapore’s Social Development Unit (SDU–can a title sound more Orwellian than that?) is taking an ad out next to my column in the The New Paper for the next five weeks. They’re promoting an upcoming singles event. They’re also going to post a dating tip each week in their ad, no doubt one of those “remember to brush your teeth” type of tips.

I’m flattered that they would want to buy ad space next to my articles. Little ol’ me certainly can’t compete with the well-funded government organization and its sponsored seven dating agencies and matchmaking services, which are currently charging from SGD$900-$1700 for a series of several lunch dates.

Here’s an interesting article from a while ago on the whole phenomenon.

The contrast should make for interesting reading. I’m looking forward to it!

Play on, The Asian Rake.

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2 Responses to “Singapore’s Paternalism Extends to Hooking Up”

  1. Will on January 17th, 2009 7:10 am

    national prostitution agency! woOt!

  2. Johnny on January 18th, 2009 3:16 am

    Weeding out the Malays? Bizarre and scarily funny.

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