This is exactly why elitism is one of the many hallmarks of Singaporean culture, and why it's never going away.
Instead of actually you know, aiding the poor, one of Singapore's most prestigious country clubs is hosting a poverty simulation exercise next month. Members of the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) can take a break from golfing, reflexology sessions and gastronomical delights and have the chance to see life from below the poverty line.
It sounds exactly like something out of The Onion, but we're sorry to report that all this is true.