Immigration: 1,000 flew west, 3,000 flew into this cuckoo's nest

[Leepotism]

That's how our population increased so fast
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SINGAPORE : In the last decade from 2000 to 2010, an average of some 1,000 Singaporeans renounced their citizenship annually.

Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean released these figures in a written answer to Opposition MP Pritam Singh, who asked if the government has devised strategies to address the reasons why Singaporeans decide to emigrate.

Mr Teo said the reasons for emigration vary.

Some indicated that they prefer a different living environment, while others emigrated due to their marriage to foreigners or to reunite with family members overseas.

Mr Teo said the government's focus is on ensuring that Singapore remains the best home for all Singaporeans.

Beyond developing an attractive living environment and a thriving economy which sustains good jobs for its citizens, Singapore also needs to strengthen the bonds that Singaporeans have with one another and with the country.

Mr Teo said the government will continue to engage Singaporeans studying and working abroad.

Through efforts such as the Overseas Singaporean Unit's programmes, it hopes to help this group maintain strong ties with Singapore to facilitate their eventual return.

In a separate reply to Opposition MP Sylvia Lim, DPM Teo said that from 2006 to 2010, about 3,000 second generation Permanent Residents who served National Service (NS) subsequently applied for Singapore citizenship.

Sixty of the 3,000 citizenship applications were rejected.

Mr Teo said this was due to the applicant's adverse record, and/or because the applicant did not qualify for citizenship on his own merits.[/TD]
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[Ash007]

What is he complaining about? Its still a net gain of 2000 sinkies.

 

[laksaboy]

All you need to know:

 

[singveld]

In the last decade from 2000 to 2010, an average of some 1,000 Singaporeans renounced their citizenship annually.

For the 10 000 people, I salute their bravery.

 

[Cruxx]

For the 10 000 people, I salute their bravery.

Thank you

 

[chonburifc]

What about the figures for those who flew but still collecting rental income from their SG pigeon holes?

 

[Received_by_Kings]

For the 10 000 people, I salute their bravery.

Ceremony aside, if you don't like it here you should and you can simply go also, like get lost, so why do you make your life so difficult by staying?