Nas Daily’s 5‑Minute Love Letter to Singapore
Nas Daily (real name Nuseir Yassin) is famous for snapping 1‑minute videos that fly across the globe. Last week he flew out of Singapore, yet on September 17 he posted something extra— a nearly 5‑minute clip titled “The Almost Perfect Country”. That’s a big leap from his usual bite‑size style.
What’s the secret sauce?
- Multi‑racial housing – Singapore’s plan keeps the city a true mosaic.
- Car limits – the country keeps the streets less crowded—and the traffic a lot less maddening.
- NEWater – the recycled‑water wonder that turns Singapore into a desalinization superstar.
Yassin marvels: “Every time I see how they build—water systems, airports, skyscrapers, or those lush garden spaces—I’m wowed. They tackled the same global hassles, but managed to solve them in just 53 years since independence.”
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong makes a cameo
During a stroll at Gardens by the Bay, the PM drops in: “This is what we have been building in Singapore for 53 years, and we’ll keep building it for many more.” He later shared Yassin’s video on Facebook, proudly noting the “fresh and unique” perspective an outsider brings. “Sometimes looking up from the outside helps us see our own HUD better,” the PM chuckled.
It’s not all sunshine and rainbows
Yassin doesn’t shy away from Singapore’s challenges—inequality, sky‑high prices, low wages for foreign workers, a government that sometimes feels too tight‑rope. Yet he insists the country’s relentless drive to fix these problems is what makes it so special.
“I love Singapore because there’s a lot we can learn,” Yassin says. “If they can solve so many issues in just 53 years, why can’t we?”
And that’s the end of the vlogger’s heartfelt tribute— a blend of admiration, critique, and a hopeful shoutout to the rest of the world.
