with mixed reception during a speech at the National Day Rally. In response, the show's third season opened with Phua Chu Kang earning a certificate for completing the "BEST English" course, and dialogue had to be conformed to limit the usage of Singlish. Retrospectively, Gurmit and Pierre agreed that the usage of Singlish gave the show its own unique Singaporean identity. See also Phua Chu Kang Sdn Bhd Phua Chu Kang The Movie References External links Phua Chu Kang - The Musical Official Site Phua Chu Kang Programme Showcase An interview with the show's stars about Phua Chu Kang - The Musical (Article No. 1) An interview with the show's stars about Phua Chu Kang - The Musical (Article No. 2) 1997 Singaporean television series debuts 2007 Singaporean television series endings Fictional gangsters Singaporean television sitcoms Fictional companies Singaporean comedy television series Channel 5 (Singapore) original programming