S’pore needs more educated immigrants - MM Lee

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S’pore needs more educated immigrants to make country dynamic, says MM Lee

Channel NewsAsia - Sunday, April 18

[S’pore needs more educated immigrants to make country dynamic, says MM Lee] S’pore needs more educated immigrants to make country dynamic, says MM Lee

SINGAPORE : Singapore’s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has reiterated the need for Singapore to attract more educated immigrants.

Speaking at the Indian New Year celebrations in Little India on Saturday, Mr Lee said Singaporeans must recognise that with a declining population, the country needs such people, including those who have studied or worked in the US and Europe.

With the economy in a buoyant mood after the government upgraded its growth forecast for the year, Mr Lee said Singapore needs to grow as an attractive hub for international trade, investment and talent to sustain long—term growth.

"We benefited from being open to immigrants from around the world, especially China, India and the region. Throughout history, Singapore has welcomed migrants. When I first took office, we had 62,000 babies every year from a population of 2 million. Today, Singapore citizens produce only 32,000 babies in a year when we should have 60,000 just to replace our population," said MM Lee.

Little India is a glowing example of how early immigrants have flourished and taken root in the country.

Mr Lee said the government understands the concerns of Singaporeans over new immigrants and foreign workers. So it has taken steps to moderate the inflow and widen the differentiation between citizens and non—citizens.

Having educated immigrants here, said Mr Lee, makes Singapore more competitive and dynamic.

"The majority of the new PRs and citizens are skilled workers and professionals in finance, IT and R&D. They bring new skills, global connections and a strong drive to create better lives for their families," said Mr Lee.

Mr Lee gave an example of how one immigrant is making a difference.

"Shyam Srinivasan came from Chennai at age 14, and went to Geylang Methodist Secondary School and Victoria Junior College. He took up citizenship and obtained a teaching scholarship from the Public Service Commission," said the Minister Mentor.

"Last year, he graduated top of his class in Physics at Oxford University. He is now doing his Masters in Applied Physics at Columbia University. He will come back and complete his NS. He will educate and inspire the next generation of Singaporeans," he said.

Their presence has also helped to shape the Singapore landscape.

Mr Lee cited how many Indian temples today have been refurbished to look "elegant" and "colourful".

"Our immigration policies have brought in better educated and wealthy Indians who have made that qualitative difference to our lives. Their support of these temples has resulted in this transformation, reflecting the transformation that is taking place throughout Singapore," said Mr Lee.

Mr Lee said the challenge is to integrate newcomers into Singapore society and an event like this Indian New Year Celebration is a good example of how integration can be done.

The event brings together different communities, not just among the different Indian ethnic groups, but also Singaporeans of all races. — CNA /ls

 

[makapaaa]

Inclusive of those with fake certs or from half-past six unis?

 

[Papsmearer]

S’pore needs more educated immigrants to make country dynamic, says MM Lee

Channel NewsAsia - Sunday, April 18

[S’pore needs more educated immigrants to make country dynamic, says MM Lee] S’pore needs more educated immigrants to make country dynamic, says MM Lee

SINGAPORE : Singapore’s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has reiterated the need for Singapore to attract more educated immigrants.

Speaking at the Indian New Year celebrations in Little India on Saturday, Mr Lee said Singaporeans must recognise that with a declining population, the country needs such people, including those who have studied or worked in the US and Europe.

Instead of trying to attract more educated immigrants, why don't he try and retain the educated ones that have migrated or planning to migrate? Isnt that easier to do? Every single adult sinkie knows some friend or relative that have emigrated or live overseas permanently and they are not the uneducated ah beng types. The old goat is so senile and out of reality. I can say that in excess of 200,000 of our educated have migrated overseas and probably more are living abroad on a long term basis without giving up their citizenships.

With the economy in a buoyant mood after the government upgraded its growth forecast for the year, Mr Lee said Singapore needs to grow as an attractive hub for international trade, investment and talent to sustain long—term growth.

"We benefited from being open to immigrants from around the world, especially China, India and the region. Throughout history, Singapore has welcomed migrants. When I first took office, we had 62,000 babies every year from a population of 2 million. Today, Singapore citizens produce only 32,000 babies in a year when we should have 60,000 just to replace our population," said MM Lee.

This old fart conveniently forgot mention that his stop at 2 campaign, incentive for abortions, etc. was what contributed to this 32,000 number. And in fact, if he is honest with himself, he has not included the 20,000 or soe every year that migrate or move overseas. SO, in fact, its a much worse picture that he paints.


Little India is a glowing example of how early immigrants have flourished and taken root in the country.

Mr Lee said the government understands the concerns of Singaporeans over new immigrants and foreign workers. So it has taken steps to moderate the inflow and widen the differentiation between citizens and non—citizens.

Having educated immigrants here, said Mr Lee, makes Singapore more competitive and dynamic.

I don't think educated Indians who come here live in Little India. More the bangla and cheap labour types, even this also he cannot notice?

"The majority of the new PRs and citizens are skilled workers and professionals in finance, IT and R&D. They bring new skills, global connections and a strong drive to create better lives for their families," said Mr Lee.

The evidence is to the contrary. Fake diploma and degrees, inability to communicate in english, etc. do not make these PRs skilled.

Mr Lee gave an example of how one immigrant is making a difference.

"Shyam Srinivasan came from Chennai at age 14, and went to Geylang Methodist Secondary School and Victoria Junior College. He took up citizenship and obtained a teaching scholarship from the Public Service Commission," said the Minister Mentor.

"Last year, he graduated top of his class in Physics at Oxford University. He is now doing his Masters in Applied Physics at Columbia University. He will come back and complete his NS. He will educate and inspire the next generation of Singaporeans," he said.

This is just one example. For everyone of these examples, there are 1,000 examples of failure, and FTs taking advantage of the situation. This boy that he used as an example is probably around 22 years old now. He came to the country when he was 14. So, that was 8 years ago, That's before Lee Con You opened the floodgates to immigrants. This latest batch are economic immigrants, not real immigrants. They will leave once they have had their fill at the trough.

Their presence has also helped to shape the Singapore landscape.

Mr Lee cited how many Indian temples today have been refurbished to look "elegant" and "colourful".

"Our immigration policies have brought in better educated and wealthy Indians who have made that qualitative difference to our lives. Their support of these temples has resulted in this transformation, reflecting the transformation that is taking place throughout Singapore," said Mr Lee.

Mr Lee said the challenge is to integrate newcomers into Singapore society and an event like this Indian New Year Celebration is a good example of how integration can be done.

The event brings together different communities, not just among the different Indian ethnic groups, but also Singaporeans of all races. — CNA /ls

Lee Con You should call his immigration policy for what it is. A desperate last gasp attempt to repopulate the country with lower quality FTs due to his myopic and stupid policies of yesteryear, such as Stop at Two.

 

[tonychat]

The real educated ones doesn't need you. Bear that in mind.

 

[Chau Ve Nist]

This old and useless buffoon still does not realise that "quality" and "intelligent" immigrants will never settle in Singapore and are instead, using it as a stepping stone to move to Western countries like the US, UK, Canada and Australia.

Then only ones who will settle here are those who can't move on. They are no different from Singaporeans who want to emigrate but can't because they don't qualify to.

 

[Angelo]

When;s that old fuck going to die?

 

[AhBeng]

The good educated people don't need LKY and his policies. The junk or unwantedd people in their own countries come to Singapore, especially the professionals from Australia. In addition, the american expats are also the unproductive crown that is in Singapore.

Think about it, why will a person who is educated and doing well in his own country will come to Singapore. They will give their kids a culture shock and no friends, the wife no friends, .....etc.....and not be appreciated when they go back to their contry. It is pretty dratic for person to move.....and the ones that move to SIngapore are the lossers.......

 

[FlipSide]

This old and useless buffoon still does not realise that "quality" and "intelligent" immigrants will never settle in Singapore and are instead, using it as a stepping stone to move to Western countries like the US, UK, Canada and Australia.

Then only ones who will settle here are those who can't move on. They are no different from Singaporeans who want to emigrate but can't because they don't qualify to.

Professionals can go direct to USA by the H1B1 Visa route and get a green card there. There is literally an abundance of this visa up for grabs. Similar procedures are available now for Canada, Australia, NZ, Europe and so on.

Hence where is the need to use SG as a stepping stone ?

 

[cooleo]

NTU prof accused of molesting student
15 Apr 2010

Source: The Straits Times

A UNIVERSITY professor has been accused of molesting a 22-year-old student.

Li Jinyan, 40, an associate professor at the Nanyang Technological University’s School of Computer Engineering, allegedly touched the woman’s buttocks in a room on the campus at about 1.30pm on Sept 11 last year.

The woman has not been named to protect her identity.

In court yesterday, Li’s lawyer, Mr Gary Low, told the court that he had just been engaged by his client. He asked for a month’s adjournment to take instructions and make representations.

A pre-trial conference has been set and Li, who is out on police bail of $10,000, will return to court on May 10. His passport has been impounded.

He is the editor of several journals on information technology, and was part of a team that won the gold award at the 2003 Asian Innovation Awards.

If convicted, he faces a jail term of up to two years or a fine or caning, or any combined punishment.

 

[Ah Guan]

What's new? Since WW2 this guy can't stop stabbing his own people in the back

 

[po2wq]

S’pore needs more educated immigrants - MM Lee ...

ze mor educated got enuff blains 2 c ur sg no up! ...

 

[yellow_people]

Then only ones who will settle here are those who can't move on. They are no different from Singaporeans who want to emigrate but can't because they don't qualify to.

This might not be such a bad thing. As it is, Ah Beng has trouble competing with 3rd rate foreigners.

 

[myfoot123]

[COLOR="_______"]Time for PAP to define foreign talents. We have lots of foreign poor stock loitering in this country looking to steal jobs. Who cares now, time to vote out PAP.[/COLOR]

 

[yuelao]

Would any responsible father tell his children to accept strange kids into the family when they themselves are not fully-fed? Unless the strange kids are illegitimate children of the father's, who has ever heard of such a scenario? Not only are the kids being asked to share their possessions, they must also keep quiet when the stranger kids out-compete them and hog the lion's share of the goodies. Just take a look at our scholarship system. What is the value of being a citizen when any foreigner can just come in and grab whatever they can? No one is questioning the need to compete but the issue burning in people's minds is

Why should I remain a Sinkie?

Those able to will be shipping out because there is nothing to bind them to this place. Having to fight for everything every single day of their lives means they owe no loyalty to Sinkieland.

 

[metalslug]

老不死!!​

 

[jw5]

Would any responsible father tell his children to accept strange kids into the family when they themselves are not fully-fed? Unless the strange kids are illegitimate children of the father's, who has ever heard of such a scenario? Not only are the kids being asked to share their possessions, they must also keep quiet when the stranger kids out-compete them and hog the lion's share of the goodies. Just take a look at our scholarship system. What is the value of being a citizen when any foreigner can just come in and grab whatever they can? No one is questioning the need to compete but the issue burning in people's minds is

Why should I remain a Sinkie?

Those able to will be shipping out because there is nothing to bind them to this place. Having to fight for everything every single day of their lives means they owe no loyalty to Sinkieland.

To answer your question,
So that we can vote out more and more of these people, so that the rest who are not voted out start realizing that they need to look after the interests of the ordinary citizens. If people like you leave, the situation will only get worse.

 

[Watchman]

S’pore needs more educated immigrants to make country dynamic, says MM Lee

Screw MM LEE for RESTRICTING Singaporeans into local Universities
but allowed pea-brain idiots into the program and FTs into our Universities .

 

[yuelao]

To answer your question,
So that we can vote out more and more of these people, so that the rest who are not voted out start realizing that they need to look after the interests of the ordinary citizens. If people like you leave, the situation will only get worse.

You are making the assumption that voting differently will change the situation. Many of those who left think it is fallible to make such an assumption. Let's take a simple issue. Has any of those intending to run for office announced their intention to cut the salaries of ministers if they form the government? This simple test will tell you heaps about what kind of changes you can expect. Only naive people will believe that voting will make a difference to their lives. To quote Mao, power comes from the barrel of a gun.

 

[cunnosieur]

Nationality: P R China; Singapore PR
Date & Place of Birth: 15/10/1964; Lanzhou, China
Gender Female

EXPERIENCE

Jan. 2002 – Dec. 2005 Bank of China, Singapore Branch
Account Relationship Manager – Corporate Banking Department
Liaise with arrangers on syndication loans deals;
Information gathering, assessing and analysing of macro economy, industry, multinational corporates etc.
Prepare and present of credit proposals;
Prepare annual review reports for existing portfolios;
Draft various reports to Head Office;
Draft, edit and finalise credit manual of the department in Chinese (over 120 pages)
Translate credit manual of the department into English.

Sep. 1998 - Dec. 2001 The Kwangtung Provincial Bank
Singapore Branch
(KPB merged with Bank of China since
1 Jan.2002)
Senior Officer – China Business Department to build and expand customer base; to minimise problem loan facilities, increased interest income by 30% within year of 1999; to go on business trips whenever necessary;

BLK x03, #x1-159, CHOA CHU KANG STREET, SINGAPORE x80503
PHONE x769 2664 (R), x181 5596; e-mail: [email protected]

handling perplexing projects which involved in legal procedures;
to draft reports to Head Office;
to communicate well with senior managers and junior staffs.

May 1994- Jul 1998 Robert W H Wang & Woo/Raymond Tan & Co
China Project Supervisor cum Administrator
to oversee the legal procedures related to China Property Projects and to provide useful and helpful information to the customers;
to translante documents whenever necessary;
to manage 5 supporting staffs;
implemented on-the-job training for new staff.

Jan 1989–1992 Gansu Arts & Crafts Import & Export Corp. Lanzhou
International Trade Representative
Attending international trading fair, travelling overseas and within territary of China to negoticate with clients and suppliers on sales and purchse terms;
Expanded business to Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, European and Middle East market;
Worked closely with suppliers to ensure the prompt shipment.

Sep. 1986–Dec. 1988 Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou
Assistant Lecturer
Conducted essential English courses to 1-2nd year students and students from ethnic areas;
Conducted training courses to secondary school teachers from rural areass.

EDUCATION
1982–1986 Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, China
B.A., English Language & Literature.
1990–1991 Gansu International Trade Institute, Lanzhou, China

 

[Rogue Trader]

You are making the assumption that voting differently will change the situation. Many of those who left think it is fallible to make such an assumption. Let's take a simple issue. Has any of those intending to run for office announced their intention to cut the salaries of ministers if they form the government? This simple test will tell you heaps about what kind of changes you can expect. Only naive people will believe that voting will make a difference to their lives. To quote Mao, power comes from the barrel of a gun.

I'm glad someone else in this forum is intelligent to pick out the minister salary crisis.
Just look at Wall street. This unfair payout will cause the whole system to rot. Not just this government will be driven by greed, but the next and the next and so onr.