Breaking ASEAN Stereotypes
Southeast Asians often rank, compare, and stereotype one another, despite the talk of ASEAN unity.
“Singaporeans are too strict”, “Malaysians are too soft”, “Filipinos are too noisy” and "Thais are too easygoing”
These stereotypes persist in everyday conversations, classrooms, and online, revealing deeper divides than the "one community" slogan suggests.
As ASEAN leaders gather for the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, the question of how well Southeast Asians understand each other remains.
Luo Chen Jun, a former Singaporean civil servant, notes that people often view his country first during regional exchanges.
Author's summary: ASEAN unity is tested by lingering stereotypes.
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