What ethnicity are you if you are from Singapore?

What ethnicity are you if you are from Singapore?

Singapore is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual country and Singaporeans of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian descent have made up the vast majority of the population since the 19th century.

Is my nationality Singapore or Singaporean?

Singaporean is a nationality. Singapore is a country. It wouldn’t be grammatically incorrect to answer “Singapore”, but it wouldn’t fit the question as well as “Singaporean”.

What is the largest ethnic group in Singapore?

The Chinese
The Chinese in Singapore make up Singapore’s largest ethnic group. The Chinese are the largest ethnic group in Singapore, making up almost three-quarters of the country’s population.

How many times can you change your race in Singapore?

For relevant Government policies (e.g. the Ethnic Integration Policy ), the first component of a double-barrelled race is used. Singaporeans are allowed to change their race twice: once before the age of 21, and once at or after the age of 21.

Can I change my race to another race?

You may only change your race to either of your parents’ races OR to a double barrelled one such as Malay-Chinese. Take note that the first race in the double barrelled race will be the operating race for all intents and purposes.

Can I change my race if I’m Under 21?

Since the implementation of the double barrel race system in 2011 anyone born before that AND under 21 requires their parents to change their race for them. You may only change your race to either of your parents’ races OR to a double barrelled one such as Malay-Chinese.

Are mixed-race Singaporeans allowed to choose between their parents’ races?

Previously, mixed-race Singaporeans were allowed to choose between either of their parents’ races and no allowance was made for mixed-race children, with the exception of Eurasians. For relevant Government policies (e.g. the Ethnic Integration Policy ), the first component of a double-barrelled race is used.