Is Singapore becoming unsafe for Foreigners?
Today (4th July – 8:30Am) I started to commute from Bukit Panjang towards my work place. As usual the MRT was crowded, I was standing at a corner and was using my phone.
At Beauty world MRT, I got a hard kick on my calf, I ignored as I thought MRT is crowded maybe by mistake someone kicked, and I ignored the situation.
Later I got kicked again harder than before. I looked back, one bulky man mixed race – around 30+ staring at me, one of the passengers told me that this guy is kicking me out of no where, I ignored the 2nd Kick.
At Bugis he kicked me again infront of my eyes. I couldnt stay silent anymore and asked help from the passengers but no one, trust me no one, gave a damn.
I got down at Bugis and he followed and even chased me to try to pick a fight, I got very scared and traumatized and started tearing out of fear.
Idk what joy that guy got out of it but he was literally laughing looking at me being helpless like that. Even now at the travelletor, I asked for help but still no one bothered to move an inch towards me.Â
I somehow managed to go to the MRT security person and escaped from that man. I made a police report on this but I dont know how helpful will they be.
I have no idea what actions would be taken on this officially, I have not engaged a lawyer.
I need advice if there’s anything I can do about this situation because I am super traumatized and this is definitely not something a daily commuter like me or especially a foreigner of an Indian nationality like me should go thru in a country defined safe like this.
That man did not even looked mentally challenged. He had a well built body and it seemed like he was doing that to me out of racism.
I dont know how long it will take for me to recover from this. And it is definitely not fair if that man can still roam outside freely and without any fear when I am hesitant to even take trains now.
Netizen’s comments
It’s crowded on the train. Do not be afraid to ask him why he kicked u. U sld speak in loud tones too. Challenge him to go to the control station to retrieve the CCTV for viewing on what he has done. Most likely he will hum ji n run off.