82-Year-Old Living At a HDB Void Deck | 82 岁的老人住在组屋楼下

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Жыл бұрын

Rough sleepers and homelessness are not a common sight in developed countries like Singapore.
Uncle Yip shares his story of why he had to live on a bench. We dive into who he was before he lost his home, and the physical and emotional challenges of being homeless, as well as the social stigma that comes with it.
Update
Since the publishing of this video, we have received additional information from volunteers in the constituency who have worked with Mr Yip over the years.
This is the latest information we have:
- Volunteers and MP have secured a rental unit for Mr Yip. However due to personal reasons, he prefers to sleep at the void deck.
- Mr Yip is currently in the middle of a move to a new Govt-issued rental flat (with the help of volunteers)
In addition, we are currently in touch with Mr Yip and fellow volunteers to gain a better understanding of ways we can offer better support to him and others facing similar challenges.
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@mosg.official Жыл бұрын

Thank you everyone for the care and concern towards Uncle Yip. He will be moving into a rental flat in a few weeks and has people to aid him in the move. Some organizations have also donated necessities & appliances to him as well. We will keep track and update if further help is needed.

@dominicyeo9294 Жыл бұрын

义工is not social worker. The correct term should be 社工。 thought of highlighting the wrong translation so public will know the right address. Thanks.

@kai7121 Жыл бұрын

Hope to see an update video of uncle Yip🙏

@krollpeter Жыл бұрын

May be I am wrong but it seems he can still do some simple part-time helping job.

@mrtienphysics666 Жыл бұрын

3:53 This guy was literally a card carrying PAP member , signed by Lee Kuan Yew. He is one of our founding pioneers.

@Sminsky Жыл бұрын

If so, then he should be entitled to Pioneer Generation Package.

@RonLarhz Жыл бұрын

The legit pioneer generation n only given 100/mth with no rental hdb while the "elites" stay in mansions/condo/jumbo flats doing lip service.

@hellomynameisalaina Жыл бұрын

and yet this is how he is treated.. the sad reality of Singapore :/ where influencers can build million dollar mansions but many elderly have to succumb to sleeping in this kind of places or cramped rental flats :(

@user-py8mt6dq5d Жыл бұрын

Is their children’s responsibilty to take care of their parents. Not sure what has happen in the past but anyway the govt & volunteers has at least help him to find a rental flat

@katlee8778 Жыл бұрын

@@hellomynameisalaina you first time live in Singapore?

@1MW9 Жыл бұрын

To parents out there, make sure you can take care of yourself first before you decide to have kids. Don't expect kids to take care of you like its their obligation, and if they do, do not take it for granted. You have the choice to have kids but the kids do not have a choice of parents. Respect to this uncle for not blaming kids for his predicament

@vennsim71 Жыл бұрын

God knows what’s their relationship is like, so it’s not fair to judge the kids for whatever reason, to not have him with them. Having said that, having kids and taking care of parents, should be an unconditional act. Not weighing whether you will give birth to a caring kid, not sure of having a million bucks in your bank account before having one. There are many kids whom worked hard to make sure their parents have a better life in their old age.

@Mypastime-ei4fz Жыл бұрын

Sometimes it is not just about his kids, it could also bcos of their spouse. Take the son and hate the father/mother.

@cb250nighthawk3 Жыл бұрын

That's your view. If others have differing views, that's not wrong.

@jamjamjam13 Жыл бұрын

This is beyong just expecting kids to take care of parents, the visiting every Sunday, the providing an allowance not even that. How does it make sense that your child sees you living under a block, homeless and they turn a blind eye, 0 support and help? So because parents put you on this earth 'without consent' you don't have obligation to ensure your family, the one who raised you from birth is living in a safe, comfortable environment? Like this is ok if YOUR parents were living like this? Unless you've grown up with Terrible horrific parents, it's WILD that you seem to be ok with it.

@yummycrepe Жыл бұрын

Please lah. All learn from the top leadership. You die your business. The only relationship in Singapore is money. No money no talk.

@julielim7811 Жыл бұрын

I cried when I saw this video. He’s poor but he’s great. I love Mr Yip ‘s philosophy on life and his resilience. Indeed he is an inspiration to all old folks who have no one to depend on. But I’m really sad that as a PAP member in his younger days, he’s not appreciated for his contribution. The most admirable tthing is his attitude of no regrets, no resentment. Take a bow, Mr Yip. I’ll pray for you.

@rimanana607 Жыл бұрын

I adore uncle’s attitude towards his life, and such positive mindset amidst of his circumstances. Kudos, uncle you’re an inspiration!

@Shamu1981 Жыл бұрын

wow... respect this Uncle's attitude towards life. In Other part Of Asean if parents live life like that he or she will curse misfortune to their kids , especially in Indonesian Chinese communities as their held high Confucious teaching, despite the kids themselves actually barely surviving and supporting Their own children. Too many sandwich Generation

@notori-di5et Жыл бұрын

Yea like he accepted everything like his wife leaving after 30 years still smiling he accepted his son basically abadoned him still don't blame anything respect

@mosg.official Жыл бұрын

*Update* Since the publishing of this video, we have received additional information from volunteers in the constituency who have worked with Mr Yip over the years. This is the latest information we have: - Volunteers and MP have secured a rental unit for Mr Yip since late last year (2022). However due to personal reasons, he prefers to sleep at the void deck. - Mr Yip is currently in the middle of a move to a new Govt-issued rental flat (with the help of volunteers) In addition, we are currently in touch with Mr Yip and fellow volunteers to gain a better understanding of ways we can offer better support to him and others facing similar challenges.

@Omar-ti6tu Жыл бұрын

Years ago there was this elderly rough sleeper in Bedok Reservoir HDB estate. He was kicked out by his adopted son after transferring the ownership. MP Tin Pei Ling and a few volunteers helped to resolve his lodging and it was a famous case.

@lydiat5819 Жыл бұрын

We should have law to punish such children. Our law systems only want to solve easy cases with proof of this and that, is it for the money ????

@joyce2079 Жыл бұрын

This is so sad for this poor old man. I’m astonished his kids have not visited him, my heart goes out to him

@simbeekuan4056 Жыл бұрын

I hope that with this episode and if the kids are watching, please reach out to your elderly father and provide him with better living conditions till his end of days

@wuminyang Жыл бұрын

可憐之人必有可恨之處.

@joosiongchai Жыл бұрын

@@wuminyang 谁没有可恨之处？

@Naren533 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mia and Denise for the video. It’s young citizens like you both who make the difference because you create social awareness and cultivate a culture of caring.

@garamgarum4898 Жыл бұрын

This is so sad. Can't know what caused him to get into this situation or what kind of things happened in the past that his family abandoned him but he is already in his twilight years. Felt really sad to see an elderly person in his 80's without a roof over his head. Thankfully he got help now. Thanks for sharing this video.

@kangkinkang Жыл бұрын

So what sort of help did he get? Everybody wants to know that.

@MrBoliao98 Жыл бұрын

It's very common for men to be in this state. This is the gender inequity. You ever hear of homeless women? And right a lot of time, either the man play woman, beat the wife, gamble away all the money, this is the reality. But this guy, by the way to it, he has a good conduct, PAP member, got card with LKY signature, this guy well. But frankly 一家不知一家事。

@kennyvegas855 Жыл бұрын

what ever what he is done in the past, He is still their parents

@jillenekoh6921 Жыл бұрын

Ya I agree!! 😢 I feel so sorry for him. His kids really should have helped him no matter what.

@chio5709 Жыл бұрын

@@kennyvegas855 That's not how it works. Ngl, if this man was a decent parent, I hope his children can help him if they could in the future.

@Gunbardo Жыл бұрын

If you dare to, make a part 2 of this and go interview his kids. I’m sure we’ll have a full story to tell after that.

@tkyap2524 Жыл бұрын

Bless those who reached out to him.

@RedGravity88 Жыл бұрын

I have the utmost respect for this person, he never blamed anyone for his misfortunes. A kind soul indeed.

@ownthegame3 Жыл бұрын

sad to see him in this state but glad that he takes them in stride; to see the bright light despite the circumstances hope the kids and relatives will see this video and come to their realisation.

@Buttercookies0 Жыл бұрын

"Come to their realisation"? Don't jump to conclusion without understanding the background. There are always a lot of untold stories behind.

@DaveDave616 Жыл бұрын

He has a good attitude as I hope the best for him. It's good to hear that he got a roof over his head. Would love to hear more updates about him.

@MrBoliao98 Жыл бұрын

I think the best thing we in Singapore have done is that he can put all his things all over the place, and no one steal. For better or for worse, this is perhaps our best. May we do better. Fun thing for him to have a LKY signature, honestly anyone see also respect this fellow.

@francisloh6110 Жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to this uncle. Nothing but respect for this uncle from me.

@tankooson7115 Жыл бұрын

Ms, normally for their generation, when children are seen as unfilial, sometimes is the parent do a lousy job of raising the kids.

@chrislim6435 Жыл бұрын

I am glad to see so many kind hearted people in Singapore. As a pioneer from a poor family, I know how difficult it was to survive then. The only regret I have is I was unable to look after my mum as she passed away before I started working. My advice to all kids : please look after your parents while you still have them! Billionaire Mr. Lee K. S. Once said : he will not cut his parent's allowance even he has to borrow it!

@kimlianong3920 Жыл бұрын

It really breaks my ❤ to know Uncle's plight. Wish that he will have better days from now on. God bless.

@jackofa11traits29 Жыл бұрын

To all young viewers who still have parents. Are you those kids that leave your parent?

@JForceGaming Жыл бұрын

He's a true pioneer that build the foundation of today's Singapore. Salute 🫡

@ivygeorgeho Жыл бұрын

Denise you did a great job by taking effort and time to have a conversation with Mr Yip. Hope more caring and kind people will make time and effort to have a conversatiion and encourage or cheer up this less fortunate people . Thank u denise for sharing this video.

@rgarciaprl Жыл бұрын

this is terrible 😩😩 i was there last month for a holiday. i also worked there for a few years. i never would have thought that something like this exists in singapore 😓😓😓thank you for helping these marginalized citizens

@rinarafi5399 Жыл бұрын

😢 very sad but I love his positive attitude

@eddietan9658 Жыл бұрын

Has a good outlook in life , not blaming anyone for his life . His kids should see this clip . Be careful for what you sow .

@jcyy90 Жыл бұрын

Hope Uncle Yip stay healthy always. He still push a positive thought especially this situation. Jia you uncle yip !

@JJ-ps3vb Жыл бұрын

Dude was a total chad when he was young. Looks not so bad for an 82 year old either!

@user-vb3yu8vy4e Жыл бұрын

It's difficult to judge. The reason we sympathise with him is because of his age. There must be a reason why his wife and children left him. We do not know what he did that make his family left him.

@reirarei3303 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, some unanswered Qs. Divorces are uncommon for working class pioneer gen even w abusive husbands. My parents are illiterate (many pioneer gen r lowly educated) with my dad as odd-job labourer (later in construction) still manage to upgrade us to 4-rm flat - same with many of my peers with pioneer gen parents or at least got 3-rm flat. Uncle Yip act a good catch with education n stable govt job. Seems unlikely to me he hasn't got a flat before 🤔 it could b issues on both sides.

@KoalaBear.-yr5sw Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@paulseng6579 Жыл бұрын

Golden rule in life dont take things for granted.God bless uncle take care

@Mikeeetay Жыл бұрын

I grew up hating and resenting my dad. Even on his death bed I didnt go see him even though he was sick and I knew his time was coming. He died alone in the hospital and to this day I carry the guilt that I didnt do more. That I couldve done more so that he wouldn’t be alone on his death bed with no one to say goodbye to him. To his children if you’re reading this and to anyone else who resents or hates any of your parents, I urge you please dont make the same mistake I did. Its a burden and regret that I would never wish anyone even my enemies to have.

@feliciang4283 Жыл бұрын

I have so much respect for this uncle.He deserve the best in his life.

@ZERO_0594 Жыл бұрын

God bless the uncle. 🙏

@LALALA-tw8vt Жыл бұрын

Those people that throw eggs and candies at uncle’s sleeping area, just pray hard you won’t fall into the same predicament or maybe somehow or another karma will find its way to you

@reirarei3303 Жыл бұрын

Uncle seems a bit jumbled (eg $100 vs $300). Like some elderly have their own version of reality which seems the case in some parts here. The supposed stain on the wall he pointed to...doesn't seem congruent with impact smash, egg texture & gravity. Also odd throw egg so high up on wall... abit unlogical..

@watchtherapy1068 Жыл бұрын

@@reirarei3303 garment one shot give him $300 for 3 month, he did say that right

@1ting157 Жыл бұрын

@@reirarei3303 You didn’t listen carefully. Uncle said in video - the $100 is per month. Government gives him $300 every 3 months.

@reirarei3303 Жыл бұрын

@@watchtherapy1068 based on footage (2:00 mark), he said "yi ge yue san bai" which means $300 per month, not 'zhe ge yue san bai" (this month $300) and when host clarified so govt gave you $300 per mth izzit he concurred*. $300x3 is $900 plus balance bought fwd abt $1k also seems right (he has people helping with meals & stuff so may not need to spend to last cent). If it's $100-$150 monthly, being able to save up $1k+ is abit on the odd side (why no $ for 4D then). *I can't zoom in enough to view the bankbook but likely mosg has verified it to ensure subtitles reflects accurate info. When my elderly mum talks abt my fixed monthly stipend, she will also refer it as 'yi ge yue $x" as colloquial speech.

@reirarei3303 Жыл бұрын

@@1ting157 and what did he say at the 2:00 mark? "Yi ge yue san bai" means $300 per month - refer my reply to Watch Therapy. Subtitles reflected $300 every month, you didn't read carefully?

@choypengkong Жыл бұрын

@mosg find all this rough sleepers and make light of the situation 🙏 I think people will be willing to help in whatever small way

@MTVrocker Жыл бұрын

I hope you can create some form of process/platform so that we can offer our help towards these individuals. Looking forward to it!

@lliamjurdom9505 Жыл бұрын

A wise old sage really ...

@kipgenTaetae11 Жыл бұрын

tears down on my face😢😢 this is so sad.

@chuman6263 Жыл бұрын

Please take good care of seniors, they don't deserve a life like this. Terima kasih atas perhatian kalian 😢

@keepitsimple3239 Жыл бұрын

This is why u need to think twice when u intend to sell your Hdb to help your kids

@aesric Жыл бұрын

Why should you even think. Instant reject

@zerodegreescelsius Жыл бұрын

Haha, brings to mind the article where a woman in China divorced her husband because he refused to sell his flat to pay for treatment of their gravely ill son 🤣

@passerby-z Жыл бұрын

let me help you rephrase, this is why you need to think twice about having kids😅

@bondbabe Жыл бұрын

where in the video did he said that?

@darthvader4345 Жыл бұрын

Well....depends...anyway you cant bring your hdb flat with you into your grave when you die and for those whose afraid to have children....carry your coffin bury your ownself into the grave😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@yoshiyeo9369 Жыл бұрын

I really want to join you guys or some volunteer groups to help people like them. I was wondering if there’s any way i can help?

@joechin1297 Жыл бұрын

lucky i see the comment lucky he is getting help to stay in a rental flat, seeing him sleep at the void deck make my heart break in the million as he is old and also is dangerous for him to sleep out like this it was shocking to found out that he used to work for PAP but that he have to be homeless. maybe our system have to change but thanks MOSG for showing and interviewing uncle.

@Frederick-765 Жыл бұрын

I feel really sad for him, we should all be grateful for what we have :)

@waicheewahsimon8420 Жыл бұрын

Help poor and needy people respect and love ❤ care for them provide financial and medical help for them god bless you❤

@abdulrajaf6 Жыл бұрын

Wow...As Parents myself i learned that we CANNOT depend on our kids as we grow OLDER...(This Story happens ALL OVER the WORLD....Now..)...

@yenchu1237 Жыл бұрын

Did you choose to have children with the objective of them being your ATM and caretakers as you grow older?

@Emsyaz Жыл бұрын

@@yenchu1237 whether or not my parents expect it from me, its my responsibility to take care of my parents when they grow old.

@NoelCon100 Жыл бұрын

@@Emsyaz That's a respectable choice you've made. Unfortunately not many will do the same.

@tzanckmen459 Жыл бұрын

It's appalling that parents expect their kids to look after them when they're old. It should never be taken for granted. Your child is more than just your retirement care plan, he/she is an individual in his/her own right with his/her own life to live.

@tanyajoy4906 Жыл бұрын

Take care umcle.

@PaaLadin Жыл бұрын

Oh, it's Mr. Yip. In first second video my face can see on left corner of screen. I am very glad that my video helped to find him and help him.

@Sminsky Жыл бұрын

I read comments blaming his children for not looking after him in old age. Every family has their own story. Could it be that the father is a gambler, womaniser , liquor etc spending money for his vices instead of providing for his family? So why then his children are compelled to look after him?

@lucyfiniarel2347 Жыл бұрын

fr like this is so freaking common during that era.

@pgobservers Жыл бұрын

Please lah, why cast evil stories out of nothing? Why need to speculate aspersions how bad the old man is in order to justify his being in current state? Who are we to judge others when we dunno head or tail?

@guru6831 Жыл бұрын

Children have an eternal duty to their parents, and vice versa.

@tzanckmen459 Жыл бұрын

Well said. We don't know the kids' side of their story.

@willanand3830 Жыл бұрын

The education system in Singapore should emphasise on the element of caring for others among the young especially if the person is related to you. Kinda sad that Singaporeans are becoming heartless to the point of even disowning their parents. Sadder still there is no legislated support for this group of people and they become vagrants. The irony of rapid economic growth and affluence.

@bobonut Жыл бұрын

3 kids but not a single one is willing to support him in any way. This is so sad....

@melkwa9524 Жыл бұрын

they have problems but helping him is their problem too. Very sad..

@liomun8552 Жыл бұрын

So who is the real problem

@exploringapis4495 Жыл бұрын

Even if dun like him got family problems or wat, they should give some money to him to survive.

@ryantan1022 Жыл бұрын

Sorry but nobody owes you a living, you chart your own path…this applies to kids taking care of parents, fact is you choose to have kids as parents, so you owe it to them to care for them since you made that choice, but kids didn’t choose to be born so they owe you nothing even if you’re old or poor

@Jack-hy2ki Жыл бұрын

@@ryantan1022 Singaporean Chinese like u r too westernized and losing the Chinese culture. U should be ashamed of yourself

@sweeyeo9330 Жыл бұрын

People are so busy,in such busy city....until now they notice such a passing life @ void- decks!!!

@israel_mega Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Sad to know his kids are missing out the chance to take care of their dad. & Can't help but notice he wears a 'Jerusalem' hat.

@adrianusherdian3240 Жыл бұрын

Wishing all Singaporeans as well other countries' sons & daughters will never forget to take care their old parents living with them which costing you just small costs and not to forget parents have raised sons & daughters more than 20 years imperfectly out of their love & sacrifices .

@kaylasmagicworld1945 Жыл бұрын

if there is any way i really hope you guys could maybe help provide a home for him, i bet many people like me would definitely help donate funds to people like him.

@hom3r Жыл бұрын

Kids and wife all left him, surely there’s some sort of reason. I don’t want start judging before knowing the full story. Pitifully nevertheless

@denntit Жыл бұрын

Yes of course but this scenario can be applied to a lot of mega-cities as well. We should not be too conceited in saying that our society looks after those who slipped through the cracks. A person with a pleasant character may end up like him too and there are plenty of reasons for that.

@medd0ws Жыл бұрын

No matter what their reason is, there is no justifiable cause for leaving a person - especially if that person is your family member - to sleep on the streets. There should be a basic standard for how we treat others, that is not contingent on how they behave.

@idontbelonganywhere1136 Жыл бұрын

that is true, but he claimed it was because of money. it’s not unheard of especially in Singapore for couples to divorce because the wife feels the husband isn’t making enough money for the family. same for the kids, who might resent their father for not providing them with the money and upbringing they desired while growing up. especially if they followed their mother’s sentiments. furthermore he said his kids were facing their own problems and couldn’t support themselves, perhaps that’s why too

@yiapxinyi4399 Жыл бұрын

I think we shouldn't be too hasty to come to a conclusion. Maybe there's a behind story to why his children didn't or couldn't care for the dad... this interview didn't delve deeper beyond what can be seen on the outside.

@zhen86 Жыл бұрын

And they did the right thing.

@sp33dbump33 Жыл бұрын

No matter what happened, the wife has the right to leave, the children don't. No matter what happened, the least they can do is provide basic financial support. Find a reason to care, not find excuse to run away.

@Deadlyroll Жыл бұрын

Maybe he did something unforgivable. Like my "father" who was not only violent in my childhood, he failed my mum and acquired a mistress from china while swindled my mum and his own mother (my granny's) savings. No way I will ever forgive this person in my life. Over my dead body. I will carry this hatred to my grave.

@captlanc Жыл бұрын

@@sp33dbump33 Nope. No matter what happened cannot be it. Stretch your imagination for once, what if a father is a pedo who abuses the kids? Or just a violent drunk who beats up his family? Would you still want the victims to provide for the abuser just because he got old?

@doreenchua5177 Жыл бұрын

@@Deadlyroll k

@iskandarshah8940 Жыл бұрын

I Hope his 3 children see this

@Jack-hy2ki Жыл бұрын

See already also won't care. Want to care this won't happen.

@Emsyaz Жыл бұрын

@@Jack-hy2ki name and shame them

@Maricalo87 Жыл бұрын

They must at least forgive and forget it what happen before. They must know their father before work so hard take care of them they never think about this. Like this they don't have Good blessing form God.

@btrue2day Жыл бұрын

@@Emsyaz better not. U don’t know what the uncle has or has not done. Wait his situation becomes worse

@Utube1024 Жыл бұрын

That's depends. If he does not care about them before then its karma play. Have to listen to both side of story first.

@kaylasmagicworld1945 Жыл бұрын

hello! is there any way i could help these people? like a fund raising website or something? i really do hope you would be able to reply me my comment because i want to do my very best to help people like him.

@yinbaoteo5005 Жыл бұрын

OMG THIS IS SO TEARJERKING 💔😭💔😭💔😭

@Jo-lz4ie Жыл бұрын

Poor uncle, abandoned by parents, by wife and by children

@waneshi67 Жыл бұрын

Mind share the location?maybe can drop by to buy food for uncle.Hope this video more gd people will come to visit or give temp shelter for him.

@StarrySunnie Жыл бұрын

Very sad to hear this kind of story. No matter how tough his kids life are, i strongly believe it is children responsibility to look after the parents 🙏🏽🙇🏻‍♀️😢😢 Thankfully, in Singapore society, there are still supports rendered to needy people. Elsewhere, maybe tougher or toughest life.

@tangbesitangbesi7009 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you, one only needs to look across the straight

@lucyfiniarel2347 Жыл бұрын

I knew an old man who was abusive to his kids and his wife, and they wanted nothing to do with him when they grew up. Sometimes it's hard to judge others when we don't know the full details of their lives.

@ThePaperthinhymne Жыл бұрын

Pity the uncle and the children. We would never know but maybe the children had helped uncle a lot in the past by clearing his huge gambling debts and there is nothing more they could give and cutting him off is only way they can finally move on with their life? I won't assume that the children are ungrateful based on limited information about his family from this clip.

@user-tt5vz9bg4r Жыл бұрын

uncle yip hope ur doing OK

@maveronicasoriano6163 Жыл бұрын

positive outlook in life

@lim6204 Жыл бұрын

Let's cultivate more love and kindness SG

@leiu4121 Жыл бұрын

As they says a mother can look after 10 kids but the 10 kids can't look after 1 mother how sad

@ProjectElf Жыл бұрын

This is so heartbreaking. N to think there are 1035 more out there

@18PTL Жыл бұрын

Spore literally hv no homeless people, but homeless bcause of hving issues with their family or tenanted for money or hving hoarding mental issues, I met one living in void deck bcause house are full of garbage.

@dchey01 Жыл бұрын

He'd been sleep on that bench for 1 year! Surely with our world highest GDP, the country can afford to provide basic shelter for such unfortunately people.

@Jack-hy2ki Жыл бұрын

He already said minister found him a place and he is moving in.

@gomathisuppiah2449 Жыл бұрын

@@Jack-hy2ki Was that after this interview? If this interview did not take place, then what? I believe he said he has been sleeping rough for abt 1 year, where was the MP?

@btrue2day Жыл бұрын

I agree! Sum thing wrong w the system.

@reirarei3303 Жыл бұрын

@@gomathisuppiah2449 Did you view the video at all? Uncle already said so in the video so how can it b after day of filming/interview? I initially thot he didn't approach authorities for help till recently as some elderly can b stubborn abt 'not troubling people'. Refer to latest update by MOSG - Authorities & volunteers helped him with a place in the past but he wanted to stay at the void deck for personal reasons.

@myst7383 Жыл бұрын

@@reirarei3303 did you view the video? It was mentioned that there was a prior video before this.

@kartwheel5407 Жыл бұрын

I really hope that the government would provide housing for people like this, with no one to support, no place to live, no more money from retirement. With the ever increasingly cost of living in Singapore. This COULD BE US IN THE FUTURE 🇸🇬

@lim6204 Жыл бұрын

More love Singapore. More love in SG. Let's go

@susieho2146 Жыл бұрын

My heart hurt …. So sad

@Awesomestarss Жыл бұрын

Im crying

@curiouscat428 Жыл бұрын

I really like that Singlish accent of Singaporean. And I mean it in the best way possible.

@rogerincc969 Жыл бұрын

this is the reality in life especially in the present society. the younger generation will not appreciate because they have never go through the hardship and obstacles like uncle. it has deteriorate tremendously see how the young people adore taylor swift like their mother

@TheiPhoneCam Жыл бұрын

He's been through a lot

@ahenoxy Жыл бұрын

Curious... so how did the team help him after the interview?

@simplyhappyhomes Жыл бұрын

Oh My god. This is so sad. But we shouldn’t judge first. Maybe there is a story behind why the wife and children left the father. Nevertheless, can the government and social welfare help? Hope the uncle can have a proper place in his final days…

@Hari-tv Жыл бұрын

No matter how hard life, i never let you. My promise never forget.

@personagoldy6003 Жыл бұрын

The future for some of us if we are not carefull. Stay safe

@aaronchen155 Жыл бұрын

every family has their problems... maybe of the past family conflict that resulted this? nevertheless, hope uncle can live happily when he move into his new flat...

@stonkytong Жыл бұрын

We wouldn’t know what he did or not do that landed him in this situation. But does that concern us? It’s just sad to see a pioneer generation having no home to return to. Is there any way we can help?

@Tampines8383 Жыл бұрын

Very good kids

@This.Is.AngelaBloom Жыл бұрын

After midnight there are a lot in the airport (t3)

@viperviperpiro Жыл бұрын

The children simply dont care about his own father? Don't have HP? no comms? no matter how bad your/our father is... he is still our parent.

@teekill1230 Жыл бұрын

not judging him, just the sight of 4D numbers worries me... I have known elderly who told me "We buy lottery is exactly because we are poor" (nope i didnt typed that wrong), which I cant really fault them. For some low-medium income families , i think their child being born in this generation is a saving grace for their lack of financial literacy in the past. regardless, I truly wish uncle all the best.

@muslehatghani-nn7xi Жыл бұрын

Love ypur parents

@hartinihamid9129 Жыл бұрын

So sad.....😢

@ohmeowzer1 8 ай бұрын

Any updates on uncle Yip ?Can you do a follow-up .sending him lots of love ❤

@user-nj8vt9lk9c Жыл бұрын

Я никогда не бы в Сингапуре, но я уверен чтоттам найдутся добрые люди которые помогут этому человеку. I would never go to Singapore, but I am sure there will be kind people there who will help this man.

@viralloger267 Жыл бұрын

Even if children don't want to see him at least get his account number and transfer him some money

@sirjoel6415 Жыл бұрын

I got so annoyed when I heard him say how people would throw eggs and try to invite ants to his place. He's already having so much on his plate, and yet people can't have basic compassion towards him. I guess that's the price paid for a society that consistently pushes competition and work culture. Those people have no idea that the person they were mocking was someone how helped build everything they have now, actually disturbing. What's the point of education, status and a good job if you lose your basic humanity?

@bill-jg6nj Жыл бұрын

This is the irony of life. There are some multi-millionaires who die before reaching their 70s, 60s or even 50s or 40s. while some broke people would live miserably into their 80s, 90s...

@user-ov8ps4gp8y 9 ай бұрын

Nowadays kids is not like the old days, they don't care about their parents. I have been through this hard times 5years i and my wife homeless, thanks to msf, comcare, newhope, muis at last at 2020 i get a rental flat. Most thankful to god i nearly wanted to end up my life🙏

@annieleong2092 Жыл бұрын

I believe there are 2 sides in every story. The why trigger the what happened, Uncle may only tell his side of the story but what about the side of the children or loved ones? Not necessarily Uncle is the victim, let's not be so quick to jump into conclusion.

@Samsung_Ultra_S23 Жыл бұрын

pioneer generation 付出过，都全部忘记。。。连一间房都没有。 no matter WHAT, WHOSE right or wrong, has passed.. A uncle already 82 yrs old what do expect.. life goes On ! can share, how we can help provide needful stuff for them😢。

@Jack-hy2ki Жыл бұрын

Pls watched again. He said minister found a place for him and he is moving in.

@hayatieow4727 Жыл бұрын

Bringing up children involves a lot of hardship especially when the spouse is not in tandem with you! I believe it takes a spiritual commitment in any marriage for the family to survive n thrive. More importantly, we need to be patient n considerate n understanding in dealing with matters concerning family affairs. I believe, uncle has his right to live the way he wants n also the country is obligated to render assistance to him, after all, he has contributed vastly by contributing towards the upbringing of his children . We are all contributing towards our country! How the country can help to take care of us is depending on their policies n how well the country is governed for the benefits of the people!

@alimfuzzy Жыл бұрын

If homelessness is unheard of then it's because you are refusing to listen.

@lydiat5819 Жыл бұрын

I am not surprised that he refused help because this is the main reason why people sleep in the open in Singapore, they want the freedom and personal space.