He reminds me of the late LKY, his mind is still sharp like a knife! Formidable.

I am Peter's illustrator for all his semi-autobiographies, including the latest one 'Down Memory Lane'. As much as I am proud of the fact that Peter's lifetime of work has helped shape the Singapore judiciary, I am glad to experience his unique life and perspective through working on his books, seeing through his eyes through my art. His 'sharp as needle' mind has also shaped my way of thinking, and see the world, and Singapore in a broader perspective. Indeed, Singapore has given us a balanced environment where people are not in dire poverty, never living in fear and the society with a given bandwidth of expressing our opinions. To this, I've always believed 'nothing is free in this world', including the right of speech and thought. Looking at the state of the world today, many nations bear the 'costs', consequences to certain ideals expressed. But that said, Singapore is not a perfect nation. It is one that does what is necessary to steer the country to a bright future for her citizens.

What a gem of an interview. I wished it was longer

@user-hz6yg6mf3o

Жыл бұрын

No worries , there will be always Part 2 down the road...

@MaxChernov

Жыл бұрын

@@user-hz6yg6mf3o this one actually only one part

@yangtzeling7468

Жыл бұрын

You will have to buy his book then 😂😂😂

@ksliang6072

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. Hope Max can do another interview with Mr Ellinger soon. Amazingly sharp mind for a 90 yr old polymath who still speaks with such remarkable wisdom, clarity and authority.

@yinggoy6659

Жыл бұрын

Agree! Now must look for that book

More youngsters nowadays should listen to this fine elderly man… it’s a long and arduous journey to get to where we are today! We can be a proud people but we must also be humbled and appreciative of the efforts of those before us! Thanks for this video!

He is so sharp and quick in his speech :) Have a healthy retirement in Singapore Peter!

I like his golden words “ expatriate feel superior to locals and think very highly of themselves “ 100%

@reginangsiewlan5394

11 ай бұрын

Anyway, Singapore,used to b also Malaysia, thanks to TuanKu Abdul Rahman (TAR)！Lee K Y worKed hard！！

This prof is incredible....His mind is still focus .

@fidelcatsro6948

Жыл бұрын

must be eating a lot of carnivore and fish with low grain food

Now that's a man who truly understand the meaning of "Freedom" of speech

@bellybutton6138

Жыл бұрын

He was a law prof!

Lovely....a true Singaporean in the heart. Many thanks to this generation that truly helped build our foundation. My deepest gratitude and sharing the sweet memories

@limbehh8494

Жыл бұрын

May GOD continue to grant him good health. ❤

I lived in Singapore from 2010-2017, and was a journalist then. I regret not getting to know or meet him.

Mr Ellinger is a very wise man. today I learn something from him that I duno even as a Sporean

Beautiful interview 👍 respect to Mr Ellinger. N tks Max for interviewing him on this platform if not I would not know of such a delightful n intelligent gentleman in Singapore 👏👏👏

Bless you Mr Ellinger for contributing to our society and great interview Max!!!

Beautiful conversation. An astute mind even at his age!

Mr Peter is a great gentlemen with alert mind at 90. May God bless him with good health and joy.

bless him, may he reach a 100 and further

He is indeed still as sharp as a needle! Speaks clearly. It is heartening to have someone who settled down and do not look down at the locals and appreciate what he has been given and entitled to. Singapore needs more migrants like Peter.

That interview, is the best I have ever watch on your channel. I just wish it was a little bit longer but I really enjoy it very much.

Fascinating man. Thank you.

Those experiences he has shared are as valuable as gold!! Thanks for capturing. I would love to see more of such content from an elderly person.

This is by far one of the best interviews you have done. Looking forward to more interviews with older individuals who migrated to Singapore as they grew up and witnessed the changes. Thank you Max.

This story and memories from this gem of a person have teleported me to the olden days of Singapore...thank you.

This needs to be shared more for younger generation today to enjoy Singapore more, appreciate it and continue to make it shine.

I would love to talk to this gentleman. What he has seen happening in Singapore since 1961 just can’t be put into words. May he have a peaceful and healthy life.

Outstanding. Living history

Max, this is one of your best interviews. Prof Ellinger is a gentleman and he said it correctly that expats should not think they are smarter than the locals. I was born in 1962 and growing up, I was always in awe of the white man. Not anymore. I don't think they are superior to me and I am very sure I am not inferior to them. Prof is definitely a treasure and he is certainly a good man. I wish him good health and may he be healthy always. Max, is it possible to have a Part 2 with Prof? I enjoyed this interview very much!

@MaxChernov

Жыл бұрын

I'll ask him

@misha_360

Жыл бұрын

When I was in Singapore I felt myself inferior to the locals. Maybe because I am Russian

@ragsoh

Жыл бұрын

@@misha_360 All men are equal before God. There is a story of 2 guys who walked into an aquarium. One is a king and the other is a peasant. To the fish on the opposite side of the glass wall, it does not care who is king or peasant.

@reginangsiewlan5394

11 ай бұрын

yes！looking forward to know more, esp. His nationality,how he is in other countries then he came to Sing......

@clingklable

5 ай бұрын

Yes incredible and touching interview : Pls do have part 2 Thanks Max for your wonderful work😊

Thanks for interviewing this gem.

.. he spoke very well, he truly live in Singapore... 🇸🇬

Love Authentic and certain the professor speaks.

Thank you for this interview. He is more a sporean than many of us are. He is our "history book"

I like this episode..This gentleman value thankful and appreciate Singapore. He is definitely Singapore's treasure.

What a beautiful soul. May God bless him greatly :)

At 90 his mind is really sharp. Very nice interview.

@fidelcatsro6948

Жыл бұрын

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Omg... I'm Singaporean born n raised n from 2 generations Singaporeans. I was born in 1961 but YES, when he mentioned Koek Lane, my parents took us there when we were 5 or 6 yrs old annually to eat the best satay chelop in Koek Rd. I would whack a whole lot of sticks with the food attached to it even though I was 5 yrs old😂 😂😂. My fav food place but sadly torn down. I resdide in Switzerland today❤♥️... But go back home to Singapore every year for Xmas n new years🎉🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬

Quality interviews 👍 thumbs up

Nice 👍🏻 Thank you very much 🎉

He's a gem, with so much untapped knowledge. Please do a longer version, and have Mr Peter Ellinger share more. Great interview Max!

Mr Ellinger is a treasure trove of information about Singapore's past and present. Enjoyed this interview.

Max only 9 minutes, please a bigger interview this man is gold

@fidelcatsro6948

Жыл бұрын

he ran out of SD memory storage..

Hi Max, really enjoyed your interview. Thanks again.

I was born in that year he came over and the interview brought waves of fond memories where life was simple and naive before the age of the Internet and smart phones, and even calculators😅. Really enjoyed this interview!

This prof is so sharp at an advanced age. He gave us a glimpse of what life was in Singapore.

Thank you so much Max for this very inspirational interview from a very wise professor! Спасибо 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@MaxChernov

Жыл бұрын

пожалуйста!

This is truly insightful coming from a foreigner’s perspective now residing in Singapore permanently 🙏

Max you can pick up such brilliant speakers so many time! Amazing!

Thank you, Max Chernov. It was a great interview.

Excellent, I visited in 1982 and after 2019 I visited Singapore 6 to 7 times. Beautiful and excellent place.

Love it. Sharp as a needle indeed. Please, more of this gentleman!

Fascinating when we get to hear from open and honest people. Literally got transported to that era.

Marvellous video! So important to hear authentic views on Singapore's history. It is so widely misunderstood. And very inspiring to hear that he regrets not learning Mandarin, quite understandable as back then there were only textbooks of varying quality and it was not so clear which Chinese to learn and the simplified characters in 1961 had not had such a long history as now. Luckily now with phone apps, youtube etc. it is (marginally) easier. Still very very difficult. Thank you for making this amazing video!

Great video Max

such sound and clear mind at 90, he is one blessed man.

Great hearing his reflections. But this would've been better as a 60-minute video, not a 10-minute, IMO.

What a wonderful man.

90 yo still with such amazing mind sharpness.

I moved to Singapore 27 years ago, Love it here. Total agree with Peter, though, I wish I'd learned Mandarin. Not too late. Proud SingMoh..!!

*Always great to hear from experienced people. If youngsters implement their passion along with these experiences from old people, you guys gonna awesome* 🔥

very good vid with many insights even for today younger generation of Singaporean, we welcome all foreigners who are like this 90 year old man who is full of wisdom and understanding. God Bless You!

great video

Another quality and awesome interview...simply amazing...

I can probabaly sit down and listen to this guy for hours

what a sharp mind at his age. great interview

Hi Max, this was a really nice interview. Peter is as sharp as a needle! Thanks for bringing such great content to us.

What a treat to listen to this! Thank you for this interview and sharing it with us

Image if you'd have bought some of those bungalows in Serangoon in the 1960's and built 2 or 3 storey houses on them in the 80's or 90's.

An amazing, clear-thinking, sharp-minded, gracious man Mr. Ellinger! I'm waiting for part 2, Max. 😊

very true and candid indeed. speak to the bottom of the heart of many people who dun want to express it and living in denial. singapore not as bad as what many people constantly been talking

This elderly gentleman spoke so fluidly and he sounds nothing like a 90yo

Thanks for part 2! I’m waiting

This man is a gem! More interview from Peter please

Wow 90...very sharp minded and speak so well.

Good job Max ! Great interview. Please do a part 2 for this wise gentleman please🙏

I love the story. Indeed just coming back from US, i really missed Singapore so much.

What a wonderful guest. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Wow he is such a treasure! Like a living time capsule. More of him pls! Very interesting take

Love this interview . Thanks for such a thoughtful commentary .

What a great interview, thanks Max!

Mr Ellinger is correct, he is as sharp as a needle. A lovely interview with an impressive person.

Love it, I could listen to him all day

I loved this interview!

Good interviews! Good job, Max. Doing better n better !!

Super love this interview. Wished it could be like 2 hours and longer.

very interesting, thanks for posting it

Awesome interview love it Thanks mate 👍🏻😀🙏

An excellent speaker would love to have listened longer.

Very interesting and well conducted interview with an excellent interviewee !

Sharp, straight to the point, no bs.

True! eat at hawker ctr n travel by public transport. Love Mr Ellinger❤ wish u good health n God bless.🙏 will look out for his book

Great interview! ❤

Thanks for your contribution to our country

great interview

Correction. The MRT was spearheaded by then president Ong Teng Cheong. And he met with great resistance from the party including LKY , Tony Tan and Goh Keng Swee. But he persisted and soldiered on for what he believed was essential for Singapore’s development and progress. I cannot imagine a Singapore without the MRT today , therefore it is important that we should credit the right person for his vision , persistence and courage.

@abbey1999

11 ай бұрын

Oh SHUT UP

what a great memory of a 90 yr old

Very insightful

Very well said and described sir.

Nostalgia...

Please continue to interview him. Not many Singaporeans enjoy reading books but we enjoy watching interviews 😅

Wow!🩷❤️🩷❤️ Impressive interview!!!!...can have more of this interview..it's too short!

This has been a very illuminating interview, thank you both! May you continue to be blessed with great health Mr Ellinger.