SG to manage inflow of foreigners & help them adapt: PM Lee
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SINGAPORE: Singapore has to adapt to a changing world, but at a pace which Singaporeans can accept and get used to, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Speaking at the FutureChina Global Forum on Tuesday afternoon, he said it was "completely understandable" that Singaporeans may feel uncomfortable with the recent influx of mainland Chinese immigrants, who may look the same as Singaporean Chinese, but sound and behave differently.
He said the government will continue to manage the social impact of immigration, and urged newcomers to play their part.
Mr Lee said: "We have to encourage the non-Singaporeans who are living here to adapt to the circumstances in Singapore and understand that this is a different society with different values and cultures and (a society that is) multi-racial and religious. (They) have to make those adaptations which the Singaporean Chinese have adapted and learned over several generations. Of course, we also have to manage the numbers and the flow and make sure that we're not overwhelmed."
During the 30-minute dialogue, Mr Lee fielded a wide range of questions on Singapore-China relations, ranging from foreign policy to opportunities for Singapore companies.
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Why no explicit expression of helping citizens to adapt the changing environment?
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39.9% of sinkie failed him.
So, he importing 40% to fix the 39.9%.
Of course, he have to take care of the 40%.
The 60.1% never complained as the 39.9% are being affected.
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Life is surreal.
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