Ex-Brit on why Singapore democracy is better than American

This is Michael Gray. An ex-British citizen, he became Singaporean 30 years ago. Moreover, Michael was one of the first Caucasians to get involved in the grassroots. He told me why obtaining a Singaporean passport was the best decision of his life, why Singapore’s democracy is much better than that of the US and the West, and what it feels like to own a yacht on Sentosa. Enjoy! Michael Gray on LinkedIn: The book: TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 INTRO 00:32 Singapore 45 years ago 01:35 Did you feel that Singapore was on the rise? 02:37 Life in the UK vs Singapore 03:09 Becoming a Singaporean 04:24 Increase in public transport fares 06:04 Being the only White Person in the Singapore Parliament 07:53 How does Singapore manage to live without demonstrations? 11:43 What Western countries may learn from Singapore 14:20 How does it feel being 78 years old? 14:45 Owning a boat in Singapore 16:02 Regrets in life 16:21 The meaning of life for Michael Gray WATCH NEXT: ► I didn’t like Singapore at first: ► Why this American decided to live in Singapore: ► Pros & Cons of Living in Singapore as a Foreigner: LET’S BE FRIENDS: ► My Instagram (use the translate button to read the posts 😇): ► Sponsorship-related requests: maxchernovYT@ Hey! This channel bridges the gap between locals and foreigners in Singapore, Malaysia, and India. Join Max as he interviews expats, unraveling their unique stories and providing valuable insights into their lives in the vibrant cities of Asia. Through engaging conversations, Max fosters understanding and appreciation between locals and the global community, focusing on cultural exchange. If you’re a company seeking sponsorship opportunities to engage our upscale audience, contact us at maxchernovYT@. With over 50% Singaporean viewers and a substantial number of foreign professionals (US, EU, Australia), our mature audience (35-54 years) boasts strong purchasing power and interests in an above-average lifestyle, travel, investment, and personal finance. If you have a guest suggestion for an interview, please reach out to us at maxchernovYT@. #ExpatLife #MaxChernov #Singapore