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I can't believe this crap spewing from the mouth of this SPG bitch.
Fucking SPG married an angmo then want to blame Singaporeans for the FT problem.
Eh. The FTrash problem is NOT because of low population growth. Many countries are experiencing this (eg Japan), its the PAPpies LAX immigration policies that are causing this FTrash problem.
<<National University of Singapore sociologist Paulin Straughan pointed out the root cause of the problem is Singaporeans who are not producing enough babies. Singapore's population currently stands at nearly five million, including one million foreigners.
Said Associate Professor Straughan, who is also a Nominated Member of Parliament: "If we do not augment the population with visitors from outside, we will experience a shrinking of population in Singapore.>>
http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC091223-0000073/Immigration,-foreign-talent
Immigration, foreign talent
by S Ramesh [email protected]
05:55 AM Dec 23, 2009
SINGAPORE - The topics of foreign talent, and integrating permanent residents and new citizens into society occupied the minds of many Singaporeans in the past year.
And the challenge ahead is how to keep talent flowing into the Republic at a manageable level, while making sure that Singaporeans always come first, according to observers.
Like it or not, Singapore cannot do away with foreigners - a position government leaders have stressed repeatedly.
A closed-door policy would "bring our economy to a standstill, particularly in those areas where it is difficult to get Singaporeans to work and ... where there continues to be a knowledge and skills gap in the workforce," said Member of Parliament (Jurong GRC) Halimah Yacab, who is also the National Trades Union Congress' deputy secretary-general.
The Government has indicated that it would calibrate the influx of foreigners, which was expected to slow in tandem with the tentative economic recovery.
But there are already calls from certain industry sectors to relax the entry of foreign workers so that orders and demands can be met.
National University of Singapore sociologist Paulin Straughan pointed out the root cause of the problem is Singaporeans who are not producing enough babies. Singapore's population currently stands at nearly five million, including one million foreigners.
Said Associate Professor Straughan, who is also a Nominated Member of Parliament: "If we do not augment the population with visitors from outside, we will experience a shrinking of population in Singapore.
"In a nation state which depends so much on manpower, that is a scary thought."
She added that Singapore is in a "happy position" where it remains an attractive destination for "people willing to come in to fill jobs at all levels". But that position could not be taken for granted.
"So rather than focus on the apprehensions of having too many foreign migrants ... I would look at it (from the perspective that it) is good that when we open our doors, there is a line out there," said Assoc Prof Straughan, "So moving ahead, I would like to see that we ensure that we remain an attractive option so that when we need, we have the luxury of choice."
Still, Mdm Halimah believes the foreign presence here is "huge"-- there is a need to "re-assess the situation and see how much better we can leverage on the foreign workforce rather than only rely more and more on the unskilled and semi-skilled foreign workers", she added.
Dr Amy Khor, Chairman of Reach - the government feedback channel - reiterated that while many Singaporeans, at the intellectual level, understand the need for new immigrants to grow the economy, they worry about the competition for the scarce resources such as schools, housing and jobs.
Dr Khor, who is also the Mayor for the South West District, said that the Government must continue to assure Singaporeans by "sharpening the differences between PRs and citizens as well as appealing to them to have open hearts and open minds".
She added that Singaporeans must welcome the new immigrants, who have "actually taken a big step forward" in giving up the citizenship of their homelands.
Said Dr Khor: "Our locals must give them a chance ... so that together (we can) forge a new identity with them so that together, we can build a good future for Singapore as a united people."
For those sinking their roots in Singapore, a key challenge is to integrate them with the locals. Dr Khor said the South West Community Development Council has applied for a grant from the $10-million community integration fund from the National Integration Council. The CDC would be organising a quiz for the 16 constituencies in its district.
Said Dr Khor: "What we require is for the team to be made up of both locals and new citizens so that they work together and get to bond with each other. In addition, they also get to know about Singapore.
<HR SIZE=1>Edited 12/23/2009 7:39 pm ET by insens</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
I can't believe this crap spewing from the mouth of this SPG bitch.
Fucking SPG married an angmo then want to blame Singaporeans for the FT problem.
Eh. The FTrash problem is NOT because of low population growth. Many countries are experiencing this (eg Japan), its the PAPpies LAX immigration policies that are causing this FTrash problem.
<<National University of Singapore sociologist Paulin Straughan pointed out the root cause of the problem is Singaporeans who are not producing enough babies. Singapore's population currently stands at nearly five million, including one million foreigners.
Said Associate Professor Straughan, who is also a Nominated Member of Parliament: "If we do not augment the population with visitors from outside, we will experience a shrinking of population in Singapore.>>
Immigration, foreign talent
by S Ramesh [email protected]
05:55 AM Dec 23, 2009
SINGAPORE - The topics of foreign talent, and integrating permanent residents and new citizens into society occupied the minds of many Singaporeans in the past year.
And the challenge ahead is how to keep talent flowing into the Republic at a manageable level, while making sure that Singaporeans always come first, according to observers.
Like it or not, Singapore cannot do away with foreigners - a position government leaders have stressed repeatedly.
A closed-door policy would "bring our economy to a standstill, particularly in those areas where it is difficult to get Singaporeans to work and ... where there continues to be a knowledge and skills gap in the workforce," said Member of Parliament (Jurong GRC) Halimah Yacab, who is also the National Trades Union Congress' deputy secretary-general.
The Government has indicated that it would calibrate the influx of foreigners, which was expected to slow in tandem with the tentative economic recovery.
But there are already calls from certain industry sectors to relax the entry of foreign workers so that orders and demands can be met.
National University of Singapore sociologist Paulin Straughan pointed out the root cause of the problem is Singaporeans who are not producing enough babies. Singapore's population currently stands at nearly five million, including one million foreigners.
Said Associate Professor Straughan, who is also a Nominated Member of Parliament: "If we do not augment the population with visitors from outside, we will experience a shrinking of population in Singapore.
"In a nation state which depends so much on manpower, that is a scary thought."
She added that Singapore is in a "happy position" where it remains an attractive destination for "people willing to come in to fill jobs at all levels". But that position could not be taken for granted.
"So rather than focus on the apprehensions of having too many foreign migrants ... I would look at it (from the perspective that it) is good that when we open our doors, there is a line out there," said Assoc Prof Straughan, "So moving ahead, I would like to see that we ensure that we remain an attractive option so that when we need, we have the luxury of choice."
Still, Mdm Halimah believes the foreign presence here is "huge"-- there is a need to "re-assess the situation and see how much better we can leverage on the foreign workforce rather than only rely more and more on the unskilled and semi-skilled foreign workers", she added.
Dr Amy Khor, Chairman of Reach - the government feedback channel - reiterated that while many Singaporeans, at the intellectual level, understand the need for new immigrants to grow the economy, they worry about the competition for the scarce resources such as schools, housing and jobs.
Dr Khor, who is also the Mayor for the South West District, said that the Government must continue to assure Singaporeans by "sharpening the differences between PRs and citizens as well as appealing to them to have open hearts and open minds".
She added that Singaporeans must welcome the new immigrants, who have "actually taken a big step forward" in giving up the citizenship of their homelands.
Said Dr Khor: "Our locals must give them a chance ... so that together (we can) forge a new identity with them so that together, we can build a good future for Singapore as a united people."
For those sinking their roots in Singapore, a key challenge is to integrate them with the locals. Dr Khor said the South West Community Development Council has applied for a grant from the $10-million community integration fund from the National Integration Council. The CDC would be organising a quiz for the 16 constituencies in its district.
Said Dr Khor: "What we require is for the team to be made up of both locals and new citizens so that they work together and get to bond with each other. In addition, they also get to know about Singapore.
<HR SIZE=1>Edited 12/23/2009 7:39 pm ET by insens</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
