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Having more FTs will do SG more good!

makapaaa

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</NOBR> </TD><TD class=msgDate width="30%" noWrap align=right>6:45 am </TD></TR><TR class=msghead><TD class=msgT height=20 width="1%" noWrap align=right>To: </TD><TD class=msgTname width="68%" noWrap>ALL <NOBR></NOBR></TD><TD class=msgNum noWrap align=right> (1 of 3) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgleft rowSpan=4 width="1%"> </TD><TD class=wintiny noWrap align=right>24443.1 </TD></TR><TR><TD height=8></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgtxt>Foreign talent: Look at the positive side
I share Ms Nilanjana Sengupta's views expressed in The Ex-pat Files column last Sunday, 'Never a dull moment'.
It truly reflects her positive attitude in everything she sees, unlike many Singaporeans who are just the opposite, and tend to complain too much.
This is not something that we are proud of. I wish more locals were like the writer - focusing more on the positive things.
Some Singaporeans are fearful of foreign talent because they think they cannot compete with these foreigners based on pay, skills and knowledge.
I believe this is not the case, as besides pay, skills and knowledge, there are other factors that employers consider before deciding who to hire. Moreover, local talent have the home advantage.
The Government as well as the bosses know what they are doing. They are unlikely to destabilise Singapore by having more foreign talent than what is needed.
These foreign talent will, without doubt, make Singapore more vibrant.
Singaporeans should have no fear of foreign talent if they keep upgrading their own skills and knowledge, and think out of the box to help their organisations improve their productivity.
In a nutshell, I believe that having more foreign talent will do Singapore more good than harm.
Loke Kong

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makapaaa

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</NOBR> </TD><TD class=msgDate width="30%" noWrap align=right>6:51 am </TD></TR><TR class=msghead><TD class=msgT height=20 width="1%" noWrap align=right>To: </TD><TD class=msgTname width="68%" noWrap>CPL (kojakbt22) <NOBR> </NOBR></TD><TD class=msgNum noWrap align=right> (2 of 3) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgleft rowSpan=4 width="1%"> </TD><TD class=wintiny noWrap align=right>24443.2 in reply to 24443.1 </TD></TR><TR><TD height=8></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgtxt>I wonder why this letter on "foreign talent" attracts a photo of a western person? It just reinforces unhelpful stereotypes and prejudices. It is also not the case that "foreign talent" have better pay, skills and knowledge. Goodness knows the traditional expat package barely exists anymore and where it does, has been substantially cut back. We need to see 'talent' as just that - 'talent'; not whether it is foreign or local and most certainly not just western!
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tanden76
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There is simply no "positives" when foreigners/PRs made up 36% of the population here!!!
At the rate the govt is letting any Tom, Muthu or Xiao Zhiang into S'pore, S'poreans would soon be a minority in their own country.....that would be the first in the developed countries world!
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legolass
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I sadly hate to say that "WHITE foreign talents" are treated like little gods and even authorities treat them well above others. Why?
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kennyticks2010
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Oh my God Jesus! What is the definition of "Foreign Talent"? Talent has lost its meaning in Sg. Do you call a Toilet Cleaner a Hygiene Officer? Clerks as Administrative Assistants and PROSTITUTE like Xiaowei Relationship Officer? Forget about foreign talent. It is a bluff and non-existent. Just plain workers.
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Helene_Chua
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The theory is right. However, we have influx of 'foreign talents' at the most senior level in our finance and telecoms sector. Have these sectors improved, have these companies become a lot more global or have they provided cheaper, faster and better service? Ironically these 'foreign implants' have brought in their cohorts and have destroyed the career advancement of many promising Singaporeans, this has reduced the development of human capital in Singapore.
It is the lack of concrete contributions by these 'foreign talent' that has led Singaporeans to be skeptical.
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kjks
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A country like Singapore with no other natural resources can only offer people as its only resource to drive its economy. with falling birth rates from her own citizens which is a trend across majority of the developed countries and fast aging population so what will be the answer if foreign labor or talents are not place into a priority for this country. Ever wonder why the fried hokkien noodles tastes so different
today ?...its because the old uncle has finally hung up his wok without a successor. His children would rather be working in Shenton way and guess who has taken over his usual stall..a young man from fujian China. As the joke goes, even the red light district has been impacted by "foreign talents". So embrace the changing trends and move on.
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I noticed that whenever the term "Foreign Talent" is mentioned, they are always referred to those in the blue collar and lowly paid salaries. And what could be worse that these are the jobs that Singaporean "shunned".
However, there was NOT A SINGLE TIME that mentioning of those Foreign "Talents" in the white collar industries, especially those under S-Passes and to a certain degree also include those under the Employment Passes and taking up jobs Singaporeans can perform, was ever made!!!!! Are these also jobs that Singaporeans shunned?????
Apparently, it appears to me that this Newspaper is obviously seeking ways to divert attentions of Singaporeans away from the real issue Singaporeans are facing, and is also trying to CONFUSE Singaporeans with the real issue at hand.
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AndyMike
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Immigration takes place everywhere & there are pros & cons to it.
But, for a country like Singapore, with such a small local population, only a small number can be granted PR or citizenship. Otherwise, very soon the PRs & new citizens will outnumber the local citizens.
If that is the case, many people, including the writer, might be affected negatively, & I am sure he will not be saying what he is saying now.
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sasa1234
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MM Lee said recently,
quote : In 50 years time, most Sgreans would not have parents whom were born in SG. unquote
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</NOBR> </TD><TD class=msgDate width="30%" noWrap align=right>6:53 am </TD></TR><TR class=msghead><TD class=msgT height=20 width="1%" noWrap align=right>To: </TD><TD class=msgTname width="68%" noWrap>CPL (kojakbt22) <NOBR> </NOBR></TD><TD class=msgNum noWrap align=right> (3 of 3) </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgleft rowSpan=4 width="1%"> </TD><TD class=wintiny noWrap align=right>24443.3 in reply to 24443.1 </TD></TR><TR><TD height=8></TD></TR><TR><TD class=msgtxt>We are only 700 sq km and yet we have one of the highest, if not the highest, immigration figures!!!!!
The writer should be condemning the British, the Americans, and the rest of the EU for clamping down hard on immigrants!!!!!
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AndyMike
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This guy won't be singing the same song when he finds himself in a situation like most of us have experienced. Let's just see how long it takes for him to change his tune. As Sasa1234 mentioned, it's only a matter of time.
Again, we reiterate that no one is saying we should not be welcoming foreign talent at all. What we're asking is for the authorities to exercise control and discretion when issuing employment passes, PRs and citizenship. So stop telling us that we're nothing but whiners and complainers.
Cold, hard facts are staring into your face. Statistics, numbers, demographic breakdown etc. etc. given to you by the government. Stop thinking so highly of yourself and tell us you are ashamed "that we complain too much".
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randiatdoha
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employee_wong REPORT POST
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MM Lee said recently,
quote : In 50 years time, most Sgreans would not have parents whom were born in SG. unquote
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
employee_wong, its all mm-lee's fault.
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HakunaMatata08
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Foreign talent: Look at the positive side ......................................... its a Negatively Charged Issue .................. there's no positive side to look at.
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HakunaMatata08
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how many of the people complaining about immigrants are themselves the children or grandchildren of immigrants themselves?
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If FTs are so good for Sinkies, then why is the gahmen afraid of disclosing the truth, and instead has to hide the following figures :-

(1) the actual number of FTs, PRs and new Sinkies working here compared to original Sinkies, by classifying most of the people here as "residents".

(2) refusing to disclose the percentage of original Sinkies who are unemployed by claiming that it is a "state secret". ???
 
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