Jocelyn Chia's now viral stand-up performance continues to make rounds on social media and has now even fuelled local comedians to weigh in on her words. In a Facebook post last night (June 8), Malaysian former badminton player Lee Chong Wei called it a 'low joke' and that 'Malaysians and Singaporeans always love each other'. The 40-year-old also tagged Singaporean...
The 53-year-old shared one phrase that he thinks "both Singaporeans and Malaysians can immediately understand… and in unity" - "Bodoh lah!"Singaporean actress and businesswoman Irene Ang commented on Suhaimi's post that although she supported what he said, she also understands that as comedians, they "all made mistakes and said wrong things before".
Sebastian was also asked whether Jocelyn was trying to stir up news or attract public attention. He said: "As comedians, we should focus on entertaining the public, making our audience laugh and making the world a better place."In fact, we have quite a huge social responsibility. Our words can change the audience's perspective, so even if we are telling jokes, we must speak with proper viewpoints and responsibly.
She admitted that some of her performances may have offended people, but that is not her intention and she would never make personal attacks or target a specific ethnic group.
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