CNA | Don't Call Us Poor | E03: A Second Chance
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5 жыл бұрынFROM THE ARCHIVE: This series first aired on TV in 2015.
Mother-of-six Salbiah Zaharudin comes clean on her history of drug abuse. Her children refused to visit her in prison and now, she needs to win back their trust. Suliana Sulaiman too wants to patch things up with her second son. He's all she's got since her eldest boy died.
About the show: Don’t Call Us Poor is a ground-breaking series on low-income families in Singapore. Over four months, five families in Bukit Merah invited cameras into their lives, allowing fly-on-the-wall access as they navigate the ups and downs of life on social assistance.What emerges is a vivid portrait of a little-known and little-understood world.
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@NumbCornsGG 5 жыл бұрын
I feel like sulianah making an effort to change her life. I hope her mental health would get better
@crystal8537 5 жыл бұрын
Ya her story seem to have the most optimistic outlook
@ummiramli6554 5 жыл бұрын
Aamiin3
@Kimgimbap 5 жыл бұрын
Same, I hope she is feeling better.
@goodbabygirl2311 5 жыл бұрын
yes
@goodbabygirl2311 5 жыл бұрын
I feel bad for her son to have died young....
@myra961 5 жыл бұрын
suliana and her late son alif's story was heartbreaking.
@nesadcruz7840 4 жыл бұрын
myra961 she is someone who genuinely is in need not because of her fault, she was unfortunately hit by so many problems with so many dependent on her.
@rabiatulidham 5 жыл бұрын
teared up so much when she visited her son's grave. shes one of the rare few who really make an effort to better her life.
@crystal8537 5 жыл бұрын
@stephen kroll how do u know?
@tormon506 4 жыл бұрын
We all try to better our life. Not "rare" or "few".
@yennlow 5 ай бұрын
She tried so hard but life is just so hard for her
@tyger6688 4 жыл бұрын
the neighbour is frickin mental and a heartless person. Why would you accuse a still grieving mother of murdering her own son.
@crystal8537 5 жыл бұрын
Sulianah is very eloquent and she speaks good english! I just felt that the way she behaves and speaks is different than the others.. maybe she is well educated but bc of her drug abuse it kinda ruin her life but i am sure things would turn out better for her! And 18:24 the young mother glad that she doesnt allow her kids to mingle with the bad company and seems that she protect her children well @ 18:58 cos they scared of her.... And her kid is so mature to know that what he sees is wrong and bad influence and works hard to be top in the stream
@TheCikguSejarah 5 жыл бұрын
I think you mean salbiah?
@Deadpool12353 5 жыл бұрын
wrong person, its salbiah.
@crystal8537 5 жыл бұрын
No sulianah! Salbiah dosent rly speak good english?
@spikkiy 5 жыл бұрын
Sulianah didn't have a drug issue- your paragraph is a mess.
@hasyy151 5 жыл бұрын
@@spikkiy *ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST LANGUAGE*
@sharonjohn9430 5 жыл бұрын
CNA should do an updated series. How are these families doing now in 2019??
@nintendoboyza1247 5 жыл бұрын
The programe deleteed n blocked our comments on Ep.4 caz we are curious noone in the show questions them why the didnt do birth control or why thry have so many kids while their financial not ready!doesnt make sense making this show but noone tell the cause just the results only!
@sharonjohn9430 5 жыл бұрын
Nintendo Boyza oh they deleted??!! No guts to answer us I suppose.
@jenniferwen 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I would want to know too
@laurenlee4309 4 жыл бұрын
@@nintendoboyza1247 In some cultures / religions (Catholicism / Islam / etc.) birth control is viewed as interfering with God's plan. I don't agree with this mindset (and you probably don't either) but that may be the reason why there are so many children.
@nisrinakhansa4876 3 жыл бұрын
Im curious too about sky fams😞
@skycheng17 5 жыл бұрын
my heart goes out to the woman who lost her son. i can't imagine what she's going through, especially with accusations that she killed her son
@MIBS6969 5 жыл бұрын
Damn, wasn't ready to cry Suliana's story with her late child Alif is too touching :'( May God bless her and ease her hardships
@AASH-ml1kv 5 жыл бұрын
I really pray things would get better for sulianah. Such a strong woman.
@Kenzo9063 3 жыл бұрын
The friend treated her to a holiday. Good that they understand her situation and these are the kind of people we need more in our society
@TheSingapuraCat 5 жыл бұрын
Im extremely proud of these 2 ladies. Willing to make changes for the sake of their children. And well done to her son on his results.
@timothykoh8461 5 жыл бұрын
Sulianah is a woman we can all learn from. Her strength amazes me.
@peppapiglovesfish9194 5 жыл бұрын
When i heard that the neighbour fricking accused the mother of killing and cutting up her son?! I was damn pissed man
@ummiramli6554 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe the neighbor a bit mental up there. I would justify to my neighbor too.
@crystal8537 5 жыл бұрын
Really crazy people are EVERYWHERE
@crystal8537 4 жыл бұрын
@stephen kroll thats such a... good excuse..... NAH
@kkzhang1832 5 жыл бұрын
This Sulianah speaks well n show good personality in many aspect.I believed she can go further in other jobs n lead a better life.Just hope after this CNA shown all this..this family will get a better life ahead especially the 6 kids Mum family.
@longlast88 2 жыл бұрын
Feel so happy for Sulianah, she worked hard and showed her commitment to her younger son. Salbiah may have been on the wrong road in the past but really admire her determination to get things on the right track and how she is protective of her children and making sure they dont mix with the wrong gang. Relative poverty in Singapore, right near the CBD area and everyday Singaporeans hardly notice them..
@leylamamat215 5 жыл бұрын
When my mum passed away..i feel the loss till today. Its difficult for a mum to see her son buried before her.
@biibikiki1304 5 жыл бұрын
I am so happy and proud of the kids from the malay families.. they r so positive and their mothers trying really hard to take care of them with so much limitations in life. Keep it up guys !! the good days will come to those who works hard for it.
@roshnik5137 Жыл бұрын
These women are the real definition of genuine hardwork
@donnadehamel1884 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤ć
@mingmangmung3051 5 жыл бұрын
Poor sulianah 😭😭she's just existing not living at all. I hope she slowly gets past her grief
@weiwenwwe2066 5 жыл бұрын
It's so good to see Suliana trying her best to give her child the best she can. Like buying a new house with that pay is not easy at all
@Deadpool12353 5 жыл бұрын
yes, its the winner from the series here from what i see.
@rosliizzati851 4 жыл бұрын
i just can't.. when she visited her son's grave.. broke my heart into pieces
@peterlhs18 5 жыл бұрын
It's the real world in Singapore.People will still be very judgemental and words can be harsh towards people who are poor regardless young or old. It's hard life when you totally have no money to buy food etc. Hope this series will makes us be more compassionate among each other
@Deadpool12353 5 жыл бұрын
its a define eye opener for me. How i wish the rich channel the money into more purposeful purposes in life like helping these ppl rather then splurging on condos and luxury crap.
@crystal8537 5 жыл бұрын
@@Deadpool12353 the rich use their capabilities to work to earn their success? Whats wrong w using their hard earned money to enjoy life??? Or buy condo? Its not like the money they earned are from illegal means........
@vastviewsoundmaker 5 жыл бұрын
@@crystal8537 true, and not true. Some rich eventually evolved into capitalist pushers, legitimising the exploitation of the general population for their own good. But i agree with TS that we will grow as one SG when we embrace each other's limitations, circumstances, obstacles and possibilities. Still learning, keep going.
@crystal8537 4 жыл бұрын
@@vastviewsoundmaker yes I do agree with what u say too. Some rich people act arrogant and rude towards poor people, thinking theyre so superior. But there are also those that donate and volunteer alot to society so it depends on their indiv character I guess... What I cannot stand is poor people who only know how to bash rich people for being rich even tho some rich pple legitmately started from scratch and were from poor family... instead of workinh harder to make life better for themselves... I am also poor but sometimes such unwarranted bashing irritates me.
@nyandakun 5 жыл бұрын
Understanding that a single Mother family is hard . But their children is well - aware . Thankfully , with the governments’ help , their life is success
@Ct239Dzafirah 5 жыл бұрын
Whatever decisions they have made in the past, it's all been done. You can never unwind time. All you have to do is pick yourself up, dust yourself and think what's the next step. Other Singaporeans who's just pin-pointing their mistakes & government flaws should never say such things. You don't know their struggles & you will never understand them. But, what we can do as a community is to embrace them, encourage them and push them to be better version of their past selves. Start small by helping out your neighbours and relatives. Each effort counts & that shapes us as a person. All the best to these families. Insya'allah, you will be fine♥️
@mr.h3603 5 жыл бұрын
Ct239Dzafirah thank you for the kind and peaceful words. Its disgusting some of the poeple who have commented prior.
@ummiramli6554 5 жыл бұрын
Aamiin3
@rectangulardish174 5 жыл бұрын
Aamiin.. 🙏🏽
@mikeyyy3033 5 жыл бұрын
thank you.
@rogerfaint499 Жыл бұрын
Try to always extend a hand to lift up those who have fallen . . . and a little effort from all of us goes a long way.
@JesusLovesYouSoMuch1 5 жыл бұрын
My heart aches with the mother who lost her child. I can’t imagine that pain. How blessed he was to have such a wonderful caring mother like her. Praying for God to comfort her and to bless her 🙏🏼
@Jdjdjaedey 5 жыл бұрын
getting all the fuzzy feelings from the positive vibes in this episode. All the best to these mummies.
@ginwong9881 Жыл бұрын
Love this series. We get to see and realise the different side of Singapore. Should do a follow up now and see how they are doing. Can't wait for the next series if there are any.
@emilyinnetherlands5295 8 ай бұрын
me too. Feel exactly the same way
@marsilahpeirson9201 5 жыл бұрын
These ladies are the true definitions of GRIT ,RESILLIENCY and HOPE.
@muhammadabdulhanan2887 5 жыл бұрын
In and out from jail 9 times????? Uncle Chu.. your son better support you later..
@eddy-currents 4 жыл бұрын
He said that his son is still struggling with finances, but that he gave him small sums of money ($10-20) when he can
@alsonvp855 5 жыл бұрын
Sulianah is such an inspriration! I will keep u in my prayers. U are a wonderful mum. Hope everything will be good for u and your second d son!
@danasingapore135 5 жыл бұрын
I cried watching Suliana griefing over her late son. Stay strong lady, you deserve happiness.
@jagohkampong 5 жыл бұрын
To the women who are trying their best to better their lives, we are praying for u
@syuhadahasri995 5 жыл бұрын
Perasaan seorang ibu mmg begitu.rindu bila Kita hilang orang yg disayang.dia seorang yg kuat Dan aku yakin dia dapat menempuh ujian Allah dgn tabah.
@D-me-dream-smp 3 жыл бұрын
Sulianah is such a strong woman- I hope she manages to work through her grief. She deserves some happiness in her life. I hope she can soon remember fondly that she gave her son Alif the best life she could.
@ayufajrinawanty 4 жыл бұрын
In Singapore 700-800$ income = poor In Indonesia 500-600$ income = have motorbike and small simple house (credit payment method) with almost everyday good meal on the table. Now I understand what the meaning of poor. Not about how much money we have or how big our currency but about what we can get with our income.
@LionessExplores 4 жыл бұрын
So you get 1year jail sentence for taking drugs, but a warning and a 3week sentence for beating your wife/kids... disgraceful honestly
@Melly16yr10 3 жыл бұрын
yeah horrible 😡
@lyndalinda8892 5 жыл бұрын
Prayers goes to sulianah. Please be strong. I teared up :'(
@Marcus-qw9sx 2 жыл бұрын
Good things will definitely come to Suliana. The resilience she displays is only something I can admire and learn from.
@hilmir 4 жыл бұрын
2013, now is almost 7 years later. i wonder how are the two families doing now. i pray the boya are continuing to make their mothers proud.
@kennethneo1129 5 жыл бұрын
its great to see people moving out of that hell hole. i used to live there and it was really a hell hole thankfully my mom and her 2 sisters worked hard and now im happy to say we all are pretty well off
@suesuhailah2012 5 жыл бұрын
May god gives you strength Sulianah. I cannot control my tears watching her story
@iman4167 2 жыл бұрын
sulianna is such an amazing women. wishing her all the best. may her son rest in the highest level of jannah
@rikchong 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you everyone for having the courage to share your stories.
@Rab-km7my 4 жыл бұрын
Suliana.... you are a strong woman and mother. It's hard to be in your situation, I actually cried at the part when u hugged the toy that reminded you of Alif. Better times are ahead, keep your head up and know that your son loves you and wants to see you succeed and be happy. :)
@haneen6834 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting series. Gives us insight on things that are not mostly known of. I hope the lives of these people have been improved because everyone deserves happiness in life.
@exwhalechannel2601 4 жыл бұрын
My heart breaks for sulianah, get well soon Sulianah. I survived the fall, so u can too !!
@secrets.295 4 жыл бұрын
Out of everybody on this episode I pity Sulianah. Losing a child is the most painful thing ever.
@roslanahmad1270 5 жыл бұрын
I believe these 2 malay ladies,they will have a better life one day if their kids where brought up properly.they seems so close to their mums and thats a plus point.May Allah look after all of u and gv u light in the darkness to guide u thru ur hardship.be strong ladies
@kevin080592 3 жыл бұрын
I teared up with sulliana's story.. just heartbreaking :(
@introtwerp 5 жыл бұрын
I like how they admit their mistakes
@marsilahpeirson9201 5 жыл бұрын
Your comment is "judgemental".There are no mistakes -just lessons in life. Everyone wants to be successful in life- but for some it is unattainable There are many variables/factors that we do not know . Intergenerational poverty is a cycle that are challenging for many of these families. These parents are being resilient , and are doing their best to break that cycle. "It takes a village to raise a child"--- time for the community to step up and pitch in. The success of a country is measured how the vulnerable and needy are treated. Salam Ramadhan
@Seldomtraveler 4 жыл бұрын
People with drug addiction problems should not be locked up in prison but should have treatment to resolve the issue
@vanesaajoanne3398 5 жыл бұрын
Sulianah is so strong , hope things will get better for her . She really work hard to improve her life .
@fazodyssey 5 жыл бұрын
People often make mistakes and there always have turning point to be better person
@Deadpool12353 5 жыл бұрын
correct, often its the circumstances they are forced into.
@thesingaporewealth1768 5 жыл бұрын
Sulianah, hope you have a better life ahead .
@TommyCr7 5 жыл бұрын
Whos cutting onions here?? May God ease all their sufferings.
@ladyheart2313 5 жыл бұрын
Sis Sulianah if u happen to read this.. Salam takziah dari saya sekeluarga kak. Semoga Allah swt melindungi kakak dan anak akak Aby. Pada anak akak Alif semoga dia tenang di sana. Kakak be strong and kip moving forward for ur happiness as well as ur d other son Aby. Semoga di bulan ug penuh baraqah ini Allah mempermudahkan segala urusan kakak.
@lanilexander651 3 жыл бұрын
For me, not Alif's mother has no money but she is grieving. For me her story is more heartbreaking then her not being able to support herself and her family.
@TeaCup1940 Жыл бұрын
The woman that lost her soon is on the way of loosing his second son too. Also the social worker asking the boy how he consoles her is wrong. She as the mother should be consoling his son for his loss. She is the adult.
@weiwenwwe2066 3 жыл бұрын
Suliana deserves so much better, hope to hear how she's doing now.
@ZNmrdn 5 жыл бұрын
I thought there is no drugs in singapore...but it is so hurt to see them strugling...
@lovehate-sr7fw 5 жыл бұрын
LOVE & SUPPORT TO SLL THE STRUGGLING MOMS. YOU'LL GET THROUGH THIS AND THE BRIGHT FUTURE IS WAITING . LOVE FROM MALAYSIA
@epchen31 5 жыл бұрын
God Bless Ms Sulianah 🙏
@terencelee4670 5 жыл бұрын
May God bless and help these people.
@khornsoem6909 5 жыл бұрын
Good documentary
@lovehate7609 3 жыл бұрын
Suliana is gr8 mom ,missed my mom working hard always working hard to give us better life .
@moderate7958 2 жыл бұрын
May GOD give full blessing to all of you especially the social workers for job welldone.
@therover65 5 жыл бұрын
Salbiah is quite a babe. Speaks well, too. All the best I hope things work out for all of you.
@ck2276 4 жыл бұрын
Respect to Sulianah!
@Bubblyluvee 5 жыл бұрын
The sulianah neighbour crazy sia.. she should be the one who call police
@user-uk1be4de9b 4 жыл бұрын
I know this feeling losing my mother, I shoved myself to work for almost 14 years
@Astri-ez9wx Жыл бұрын
it's been 3 years and i wonder, how kakak sulianah khabarnya now.. she's a strong woman.
@yunicorn3792 5 жыл бұрын
I moved out of Henderson 7 yrs ago & i made the right choice☺ Coz my daughter (now a teenage) is doing so much better .. The influence @ henderson rd is just too much
@beezlebub9 5 жыл бұрын
We live at Henderson Crescent; it seems quieter now at Henderson Road now.
@hiyunnie 3 жыл бұрын
I hope Sulianah all the best, she's been through a lot and her neighbour had the audacity to talk smack. Praying for your happiness always Sulianah
@yimonthant2010 5 жыл бұрын
Where is final part?? I can only see until episode 4. Cannot find 5. :(
@noirnua1257 5 жыл бұрын
I wish nothing but the best for salbiah. I hope she has kept away from substances for the sake of her kids. Praying her children keeps her strong and follows in the steps of her second son, who showed such determination to turn his life around.
@chocolatteheaven 5 жыл бұрын
Yesss halimah!!! Queen
@user-gy9ix4hv4b 5 жыл бұрын
this is nice to watch
@yanling60 Жыл бұрын
16:50 I'm sorry but this segment is so funny 😂 reminded and watched several times and still laughed
@jacobchua7374 5 жыл бұрын
Can someone upload part 5?
@AyilZuzu 5 жыл бұрын
Prayers to u puan sulianah 😥
@MrFako100 5 жыл бұрын
Everyone has a different story in life. We all are not prefect.
@Kasih930 5 жыл бұрын
Ya allah kasian semoga allah selalu menjaganya aamiin
@Zailah0201 2 жыл бұрын
I hate to pass comments. But it beats me how can one be such an irresponsible parents to their children. It pain us twice as much if we see our kids like this. Especially knowing the lapse are from our part. 😪😪 may god gv them and us all the blessings... Salbiah did good fr the children now. Im soo proud of all of them💓💓
@jaminaaa 5 жыл бұрын
@cna any updates on sulianah? I'm sure they've moved to their new home by now and I really hope she and her son are living happily together..
@lsy97 2 жыл бұрын
Sulianah claimed she couldn't afford paying for her utilities for four years but she owns a branded bag and can afford drugs. It's all about choices.
@michaellee3314 5 жыл бұрын
I may sounds unreasonable, but sometimes I wonder why these 'not well to do' people have children at all. Not fair to the children growing in such an environment and financial situation. Sad to see them with so many children they can ill afford.
@ShweMyaukMyauk 5 жыл бұрын
Michael Lee go and read up there’s a whole list of reasons
@grace-dl6ez 4 жыл бұрын
The government actually wants all these poor children born. They know rich people don't have many children and they need a growing workforce.
@averagelife5523 5 жыл бұрын
I cannot tahan already... where is your EP 5? Don’t let people hanging CNA
@HeidiMarrakesh 5 жыл бұрын
Salbiah is actually very pretty.
@tong3059 5 жыл бұрын
Give us EPISODE 5
@overandup5202 5 жыл бұрын
Bust down sulianah, bust down sulianah, oh I wanna see but down
@kendrickcan3919 2 жыл бұрын
Is there going to be a follow-up series on the same families featured?
@hakimihadi7128 5 жыл бұрын
I would love to have Geraldine Tan visit.
@Yerinjibbang 5 жыл бұрын
LUL
@Emsyaz 5 жыл бұрын
Lol you still young boy. Geraldine is too old for you
@abglancap5130 5 жыл бұрын
Good education will make a difference.
@crystal8537 5 жыл бұрын
Hahhaha thats why parents always say " STUDY HARD!"
@stephanieflanery9393 4 жыл бұрын
I can tell by way Sky is twisting his socks....his thoughts of strangling something or has already done it.
@dt4654 5 жыл бұрын
Sad that after liver transplant, the body decided to attack the other 'healthy' parts.
@shrutiiyer9531 5 жыл бұрын
Suliana is the bestt
@Jwalker0075 Жыл бұрын
I wonder why the MP of the area didn't help them.
@bagavanmaruthamuthu3673 2 жыл бұрын
Not first time 🤔🤔🤔 repeating topics previous already watched...
@andytan7546 5 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand why you never think befor you have so many kids ?
@ivanott7196 5 жыл бұрын
Wish all of you will have a much better life. You friend from Malaysia.
@contrarian2496 5 жыл бұрын
Lack of family planning is the cause of poverty, and that starts with education. Your average middle class family is already finding it difficult to raise a kid in Singapore, now imagine a poor family rasing multiple kids, that's basically signing your own poverty certificate. Even my relative who makes a combined income of $20K a month refuses to have kids as they're smart enough to know that it will lead to a poorer quality of life, they are happy and that's what matters. You'll be silly to listen to the govt and be tempted by "baby incentives", that's their way of getting you into deep poverty.
@leylamamat215 5 жыл бұрын
Dont judge
@sofiaruss8958 5 жыл бұрын
Waah 20k per month still not enough ah!
@leylamamat215 5 жыл бұрын
@@sofiaruss8958 i bet if hv 100k per month also will not be enough! Lol
@H3adl3sschick3n 5 жыл бұрын
100% agree
@H3adl3sschick3n 5 жыл бұрын
@@leylamamat215 stop being defensive and think that everything is a personal attack lol
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