Based on an event that took place between approxim...

Based on an event that took place between approximately 4.40pm to 4.45pm on 13 October 2018, which is detailed below, I am of the view that the security person on duty at RIAM discriminated against me, as a visitor to RIAM, on racial grounds.

I arrived at approximately 4.40pm for the open house on 13 October 2018. I walked past the security person towards an arc that leads to an open area (the "arc") and was called back. He gave me a quizzal look. I explained that I was here for the open house. He said that it's closed. I replied that the open house is opened up to 5pm. He said you need to go with a tour.

I accepted his explanation and stood at the back of the lobby without entering the arc. I observed that three persons entered from the front door, went through the arc and were not stopped by the security person.

I approached the security person and voiced my observation that he had allowed three people through the arc and why was I not allowed to do so? He said that they had gone behind his back, which is physically impossible. I said that he was practising double standards by allowing others to enter (i.e. past the arc) and I was not allowed to do so. He replied that the tour is over.

Unfortunately, I have to attribute the above event to racism. I am of oriental origins while those aforementioned three people are white. I am extremely disappointed by this event. RIAM can refer to their CCTV for investigation of this matter if they wish to.