I can't believe this cheebye mouth sell out to the japs in WW2, dare to ask sinkies to not only accept FTs, but appreciate them too!! What exactly are these contributions he talks about? Job stealing? Bringer of disease and plagues? The only contribution I can discern is to lower the cost of whoring. He says welcome them, does he mean welcome them like the welcomed the japanese invaders? He claims his ancestors were welcomed here. I doubt that. Apunehs were brought here to work on the rubber plantations and railways in many instances, as indentured servants. This guy is the worse skewer of history. Anyway, as El Presidente, isn;t he supposed to be neutral, instead of one sided, siding with the PAP policies?
SINGAPORE: President S R Nathan has reiterated the importance of accepting new arrivals and foreign workers, and appreciating the contributions they bring.
He was asked for his views on the current debate over policies on foreign workers being raised by various political parties.
He was speaking at an Indian community event organised by Narpani and SINDA.
President Nathan said: "New arrivals and foreign workers may cause discomfort because of our unfamiliarity with their diverse accents and habits, but we must not forget how they have made our lives better.
"We must appreciate the contributions of these foreigners and new citizens, and welcome them into our midst, as our ancestors were welcomed in days gone by."
SINGAPORE: President S R Nathan has reiterated the importance of accepting new arrivals and foreign workers, and appreciating the contributions they bring.
He was asked for his views on the current debate over policies on foreign workers being raised by various political parties.
He was speaking at an Indian community event organised by Narpani and SINDA.
President Nathan said: "New arrivals and foreign workers may cause discomfort because of our unfamiliarity with their diverse accents and habits, but we must not forget how they have made our lives better.
"We must appreciate the contributions of these foreigners and new citizens, and welcome them into our midst, as our ancestors were welcomed in days gone by."