Why is there stigma? (Poem)

Recently, I learnt that 
there is a stigma to being an ex-prisoner, 
there is a stigma to being a cleaner, 
there is a stigma to being an ex-offender, 
there is a stigma to being a prostitute, 
there is a stigma to being a LGBT, 
there is a stigma to being a destitute, 
there is a stigma to being mentally-ill, 
there is a stigma to being a low-income individual, 
there is a stigma to being homeless. 
Why is there stigma? 

An individual from Jenaris Home at Pelangi Village

He is an individual from Jenaris Home at Pelangi Village. He does not have the freedom to go out of the Welfare Home on his own. 

Needy individual at a shopping mall in Hougang, Singapore

Low-income individual selling tissue paper at a shopping mall in Bugis, Singapore

I discover a fish-bone in a value meal in a hawker centre in Singapore

Reply from NEA:

Dear Mr Chua   

We refer to your feedback dated on 20 Oct 2016.

Following your feedback, our officer has conducted a surprise check at the alleged stall at the Ci Yuan Hawker Centre on 26 October 2016.

During our inspection, the premises was clean and food preparation was satisfactory. However, we noted the refuse bin was uncovered and have taken enforcement against the stallholder.

Notwithstanding, we will continue to conduct surprise checks. Strict enforcement actions will be taken for any hygiene lapses observed.

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Yours sincerely

Benny Lee

Senior Officer

NEA

Homeless individual sleeping in the public in Little India, Singapore

Low-income individual on a tricyle in Little India, Singapore