“Singaporeans, Let’s Show More Kindness”: Property Agent Calls Out Condo Residents for Ignoring Pregnant Client Locked Out of Carpark

Visiting a condominium often comes with stringent security measures that make access challenging for outsiders. Property agent Edison Lian recently experienced this firsthand, recounting a frustrating incident where some residents refused to assist his pregnant client who was locked out of the carpark.

On April 24, Lian shared a three-minute TikTok video titled “Singaporeans’ behaviour baffles me,” expressing his disappointment over the lack of support from residents. He explained that on April 23, he brought a family of three, including a heavily pregnant woman, to view a unit at a condo in Bidadari. After the viewing, they discovered they needed permission to enter the carpark.

Lian approached the security guard for assistance but was turned away. The guard informed him that he was the only staff on duty and suggested that Lian contact the listing agent to unlock the carpark gate.

Desperate for help, Lian approached a couple by the swimming pool, who responded curtly, “No, we are not owners,” before quickly walking away. He then approached two more couples at the playground, who echoed the same dismissive sentiments.

Frustrated, the father of the pregnant woman remarked, “What are you doing here if you are not a condo owner? How do you have access to the playground?”

After a lengthy wait, Lian encountered a man with his two sons who, without hesitation, offered assistance, stating, “Okay, let me help you. I’ll walk you to my block and get you down to the basement.” This gesture was met with immense gratitude, as the pregnant woman was visibly exhausted and sweating from the heat.

In his video, Lian concluded with a poignant message, urging Singaporeans to reflect on their actions: “As fellow Singaporeans, we ought to look at ourselves and those around us. We need to understand why we hesitate to help others.”

Despite Lian’s call for empathy, some netizens criticized his approach, suggesting that the residents’ refusal to help was justified. Others noted that they might not have responded positively to his request either. Conversely, some commenters defended the notion that Singaporeans are generally helpful, pointing out that Lian’s experience may have simply been unfortunate.