New citizens: a new support base for the PAP

[temasekreview]

Much has been written on the economic impact of the uncontrolled influx of foreigners into Singapore. Little is known about the underlying political implications.

While no studies have been conducted on the voting patterns of immigrants, it is likely that a majority of them will be pro-government, given that it is the government which gives them the opportunity to succeed in Singapore.

To a Chinese or Indian immigrant family completely clueless about Singapore’s political baggage or history, the PAP represents a sort of “savior” to them without which they will not be allowed to start life afresh here.

Furthermore, the PAP-controlled grassroots organizations have been actively reaching out to the new citizens through hosting a variety of activities to help them “integrate” into the community to the extent of giving them positions in the Residents Committees’.

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[Perspective]

Maybe, but a VERY small base. Makes no difference as to whether PAP depends on them. They don't even amount to the spoil voters.

 

[miosux]

Maybe, but a VERY small base. Makes no difference as to whether PAP depends on them. They don't even amount to the spoil voters.

are you sure its a very "SMALL" base? after all, no one except the government knows exactly how many citizens, new or old, there are in singapore.

so for all we know, the new citizens could be the PAP's secret weapon. or not.

 

[Perspective]

are you sure its a very "SMALL" base? after all, no one except the government knows exactly how many citizens, new or old, there are in singapore.

so for all we know, the new citizens could be the PAP's secret weapon. or not.

Not entirely sure but pretty sure without govt statistics needed. Foreigners generally know S'pore's a place to make $ not stay on as citizens. There are a lot of foreigners, but people I am surrounded with, very few take up citizenship. Out of approx 30 foreign friends, only 1. What about you?