Australian-Asian claims racism for being greeted in Chinese

[Jusnel]

On 6/11/2020 at 9:24 PM, Macrosszero said:

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/masterchef-2020-sarah-tiong-slams-triple-m-for-racism/news-story/60f547fca7ecc280aad65537279a6a47
 

Recently evicted MasterChef star Sarah Tiong has called out radio station Triple M for racism after a “shocking” on-air moment this morning.

Ahead of her chat with hosts from Triple M Sunraysia, Sarah revealed she was greeted by one presenter who said “ni hao ma”.

She took to Instagram shortly after to tell fans she felt “uncomfortable and shocked” following the “tone deaf” incident.

“This is racism. What an insensitive, tone deaf thing to say. Please, check yourself and do better,” she wrote on her Instagram stories.

When questioned further by followers regarding the exchange, Sarah explained why the interaction was “privileged and ignorant”.

“It is racist to assume I identify as Chinese and speak the Chinese language,” she stated.

“Even if I have referenced such heritage or knowledge in the past, it is privileged and ignorant to assume anything about me based on the colour of my skin. It is rude and privileged to assume that I understand that Asian language, just because I appear of that descent.”

Sarah then revealed that the morning radio host had queried whether “it would be lei ho ma?”

“The mere presumption that I speak or want to speak Mandarin or Cantonese with you,” Sarah said, “followed by the flippant dismissal of distinguishing the two different languages is racist. It is dehumanising. And no … ‘My partner is Asian’ is not an excuse for your racism.”

MasterChef judge Melissa Leong backed Sarah up in her own Instagram story, reminding fans that this experience “is a mere daily occurrence for many POC.”

“It is not funny, or clever. It just illustrates how deep rooted racial toxicity is in this country, and anyone with a voice in media should know better,” she posted.

It comes after Immigration Minister Alan Tudge named Australian-born MasterChef judge Melissa as his best example of why Australia is not racist because she’s “Chinese” and “hugely popular”.

Despite the fact that the star of the new MasterChef program was born in Sydney nearly 40 years ago, Mr Tudge has insisted she’s an example of why 99.9 per cent of Australians abhor racism.

Melissa, 38, was born to Singaporean parents with a Chinese background and has spoken out repeatedly about “casual racism” and racist trolls that attacked her after she first joined the program.

While a spokesman said she was “fine” with being described by Mr Tudge as ethnically Chinese despite being born in Sydney, she warned Australia had a long way to go.

Melissa Leong said, “Australia has a long way to go” in the face of diversity and inclusivity.

“While I am proud to play a small part in the changing face of diversity and inclusivity in Australian media, let me be clear in saying that we are so very far from where we need to be,’’ Melissa told news.com.au.

“Whether it’s our ancient indigenous heritage or more recent multicultural contribution, representation of the different abled, or those who are fighting to be accepted for how they identify, or loving who they love, it is clear that we all need and deserve to feel seen and be heard. It is my hope in these difficult times that we can and will bring about lasting and positive change in this regard.”

When contacted by Triple M, a spokesperson told news.com.au: “Triple M Sunraysia unreservedly apologises for the offence caused by comments made to Sarah Tiong off-air this morning.”

Its obvious she's denying her yellow skin blood and trying to act like a lame Ang Mo.

Some ppl think they live in Ang Mo country, they automatically become one of them. 

Someone pls tell her this. She not happy, come find me. She needs alot of help.

[Jman888]

2 minutes ago, mersaylee said:

I felt offended when the cashier at aunty Lucy asked me “有建国一代卡吗？” 

heng, they only ask if I have pioneer card

 

[mersaylee]

11 minutes ago, Jman888 said:

heng, they only ask if I have pioneer card

 

Err...

[Jamesc]

When I was in Australia one white male colleague said to another colleague who is a young Cambodian lady - didn't know got such a good looking lady working here.

And then he said Oh that might be sexual harassment.

I said its not sexual harassment if she likes the comment and she did.

In Harlem one black man on the street greets another black man How is it going nigger.

They are good friends and its not racism.

So its very simple unless its a very good friend and you know they don't mind the comment then don't use it.

  

[Jamesc]

I once had a girlfriend that say I cannot use the word negro.

So I asked her then how can I address the United College Negro Fund?

UNCF: United Negro College Fund Home Page

UNCF, the United Negro College Fund, also known as the United Fund, is an American philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds for 37 private historically black colleges and universities. UNCF was incorporated on April 25, 1944 by Frederick D. Patterson (then president of what is now Tuskegee University), Mary McLeod Bethune, and others. UNCF is headquartered at 1805 7th Street, NW in Washington, D.C.[4] In 2005, UNCF supported approximately 65,000 students at over 900 colleges and universities with approximately $113 million in grants and scholarships. About 60% of these students are the first in their families to attend college, and 62% have annual family incomes of less than $25,000. UNCF also administers over 450 named scholarships.

[Thaiyotakamli]

1 hour ago, Ysc3 said:

Bopian.... The place I grew up.. If don't learn to speak, will surely kenah bully... 

But at least I learnt something when my family moved away. Even at our new place also can makes use of it. 

Good that u can speak and understand malay, very useful go neighbouring countries and kampong area

[Atrecord]

35 minutes ago, Jman888 said:

heng, they only ask if I have pioneer card

Err... did you mean to type passion card? that's cold storage or giant mah... 😆

[Ysc3]

1 hour ago, Thaiyotakamli said:

Good that u can speak and understand malay, very useful go neighbouring countries and kampong area

i like to eavesdrop on ppl one ... like when i went out with the matchmaker participants ... i never tell them i am hainanese ... i just talk to them in mandarin ... and when they "file" a report on me on the phone, i will know what they are actually thinking.🤭

 

[Ysc3]

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[Karoon]

any of you guys have kids/relatives in the US? How's it going for them now that there are more blatant anti-asian attacks in many parts of US? Seems like they're targetting anyone who looks 'yellow'... thais, korean, chinese etc

https://time.com/5938482/asian-american-attacks/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/02/12/asian-hate-incidents-covid-19-lunar-new-year/4447037001/

 

Edited February 22, 2021 by Karoon

[Weez911]

28 minutes ago, Karoon said:

any of you guys have kids/relatives in the US? How's it going for them now that there are more blatant anti-asian attacks in many parts of US? Seems like they're targetting anyone who looks 'yellow'... thais, korean, chinese etc

https://time.com/5938482/asian-american-attacks/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/02/12/asian-hate-incidents-covid-19-lunar-new-year/4447037001/

Time for these Asian kids to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights.

Or wait for him to turn around, then deliver a haymaker to the back of his head. 

[inlinesix]

26 minutes ago, Weez911 said:

Time for these Asian kids to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights.

Or wait for him to turn around, then deliver a haymaker to the back of his head. 

FYI these hate crime could be committed by BLACK.

Thanks to BLM, a lot of these news could be suppressed