Serious 42% of Sinkies want to migrate away. Only 42%? Sure or not?

A total of 1,050 Singaporeans were surveyed and the study covered all demographics, including gender, ethnicity, age groups, occupation and household income, said Ipsos in a media release on Thursday (Sept 29).

Amongst them, 555 were females and 495 were males. There were 923 Singaporeans, with the remainder being expatriates currently living in Singapore, as well as Permanent Residents (PRs).
While most surveyed wanted to migrate, 36.6 per cent of the respondents did not want to leave the country and 21.2 per cent were unsure.
This is despite Singaporeans rating safety (80 per cent), standard of education (74 per cent) and economy (68 per cent) as good or excellent.
Although safety and standard of education here were highly rated, many felt there were still areas of improvement especially when it came to caring for the less fortunate (25 per cent stated needs improvement), ease of starting new business (23 per cent stated needs improvement) and freedom of speech (35 per cent stated needs improvement).
Almost 50 per cent of Singaporeans also believe that cost of living is an area which requires improvement.
Head of Ipsos' market understanding unit Ms Melanie Ng said: "In Singapore, a typical complaint is the fast pace of life that is synonymous with city living... Hence the impetus to migrate perhaps stems from a person's desire for a different lifestyle, or for a place where someone's unique interests are viable career opportunities."
She added that while Singapore is a liveable city, the "freedom of choice" may still outweigh the "comfort and safety" this country can provide.
Other values which Singaporeans considered important include "Honest and transparent Government" (72 per cent), "Be just and fair to all" (59 per cent) and "Being progressive" (52 per cent).
- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/42-cent-singaporeans-want-migrate-survey#sthash.ttxIkilX.dpuf

A total of 1,050 Singaporeans were surveyed and the study covered all demographics, including gender, ethnicity, age groups, occupation and household income, said Ipsos in a media release on Thursday (Sept 29).

Amongst them, 555 were females and 495 were males. There were 923 Singaporeans, with the remainder being expatriates currently living in Singapore, as well as Permanent Residents (PRs).
While most surveyed wanted to migrate, 36.6 per cent of the respondents did not want to leave the country and 21.2 per cent were unsure.
This is despite Singaporeans rating safety (80 per cent), standard of education (74 per cent) and economy (68 per cent) as good or excellent.
Although safety and standard of education here were highly rated, many felt there were still areas of improvement especially when it came to caring for the less fortunate (25 per cent stated needs improvement), ease of starting new business (23 per cent stated needs improvement) and freedom of speech (35 per cent stated needs improvement).
Almost 50 per cent of Singaporeans also believe that cost of living is an area which requires improvement.
Head of Ipsos' market understanding unit Ms Melanie Ng said: "In Singapore, a typical complaint is the fast pace of life that is synonymous with city living... Hence the impetus to migrate perhaps stems from a person's desire for a different lifestyle, or for a place where someone's unique interests are viable career opportunities."
She added that while Singapore is a liveable city, the "freedom of choice" may still outweigh the "comfort and safety" this country can provide.
Other values which Singaporeans considered important include "Honest and transparent Government" (72 per cent), "Be just and fair to all" (59 per cent) and "Being progressive" (52 per cent).
- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/42-cent-singaporeans-want-migrate-survey#sthash.ttxIkilX.dpuf
A recent online study has revealed that 42 per cent of Singaporeans want to migrate out of the country if given a chance.

The online study was conducted by global research company Ipsos and data solutions provider SSI in December 2015.

A total of 1,050 Singaporeans were surveyed and the study covered all demographics, including gender, ethnicity, age groups, occupation and household income, said Ipsos in a media release on Thursday (Sept 29).

Amongst them, 555 were females and 495 were males. There were 923 Singaporeans, with the remainder being expatriates currently living in Singapore, as well as Permanent Residents (PRs).

While most surveyed wanted to migrate, 36.6 per cent of the respondents did not want to leave the country and 21.2 per cent were unsure.

This is despite Singaporeans rating safety (80 per cent), standard of education (74 per cent) and economy (68 per cent) as good or excellent.

Although safety and standard of education here were highly rated, many felt there were still areas of improvement especially when it came to caring for the less fortunate (25 per cent stated needs improvement), ease of starting new business (23 per cent stated needs improvement) and freedom of speech (35 per cent stated needs improvement).

Almost 50 per cent of Singaporeans also believe that cost of living is an area which requires improvement.

Head of Ipsos' market understanding unit Ms Melanie Ng said: "In Singapore, a typical complaint is the fast pace of life that is synonymous with city living... Hence the impetus to migrate perhaps stems from a person's desire for a different lifestyle, or for a place where someone's unique interests are viable career opportunities."

She added that while Singapore is a liveable city, the "freedom of choice" may still outweigh the "comfort and safety" this country can provide.

Other values which Singaporeans considered important include "Honest and transparent Government" (72 per cent), "Be just and fair to all" (59 per cent) and "Being progressive" (52 per cent).A total of 1,050 Singaporeans were surveyed and the study covered all demographics, including gender, ethnicity, age groups, occupation and household income, said Ipsos in a media release on Thursday (Sept 29).

Amongst them, 555 were females and 495 were males. There were 923 Singaporeans, with the remainder being expatriates currently living in Singapore, as well as Permanent Residents (PRs).
While most surveyed wanted to migrate, 36.6 per cent of the respondents did not want to leave the country and 21.2 per cent were unsure.
This is despite Singaporeans rating safety (80 per cent), standard of education (74 per cent) and economy (68 per cent) as good or excellent.
Although safety and standard of education here were highly rated, many felt there were still areas of improvement especially when it came to caring for the less fortunate (25 per cent stated needs improvement), ease of starting new business (23 per cent stated needs improvement) and freedom of speech (35 per cent stated needs improvement).
Almost 50 per cent of Singaporeans also believe that cost of living is an area which requires improvement.
Head of Ipsos' market understanding unit Ms Melanie Ng said: "In Singapore, a typical complaint is the fast pace of life that is synonymous with city living... Hence the impetus to migrate perhaps stems from a person's desire for a different lifestyle, or for a place where someone's unique interests are viable career opportunities."
She added that while Singapore is a liveable city, the "freedom of choice" may still outweigh the "comfort and safety" this country can provide.
Other values which Singaporeans considered important include "Honest and transparent Government" (72 per cent), "Be just and fair to all" (59 per cent) and "Being progressive" (52 per cent).
- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/42-cent-singaporeans-want-migrate-survey#sthash.ttxIkilX.dpuf

42% coincides perfectly with the g.e. 2011 results before it became 70% in 2015.

If standard of living is their main concern, then moving to another first world country is not going to solve their problems. The common issue of expensive housing and lack of jobs is becoming commonplace in most developed nations.

If they really want to escape the cost of living, try moving to countries with moderate standard of living like Thailand or Malaysia.

In fact, many white expats and backpackers have been doing it in recent years.

i really dont think money is that important in the grand scheme of life,even though i do crave money and llots of it from a capitalistic perspective........ur location,environment,culture and lifestyle plays a great role in the equation too.......of course we have to settle the basic problem of having lots of money for financial security and basic needs first,but after that where would u like to be or spend the rest of ur life?not singapore thats for sure.

one of my goals in life is to set up a migration agency when im a billionaire and help hundreds of thousands of sinkies migrate to seek happiness in life and leave this godforsaken country to the dogs.and if u cant find ur paradise we shall build one,i will buy a island somewhere and built a paradise for sinkies and sinkies only.

Wow the grass is greener on the other side..n how can b 40% want to leave n 70 % vote pap?

The doors for migrants are closing fast. UK doesn't want them. Europeans don't want them. Trump doesn't want them. Where to go?

This correspond to general election voting patterns.

40% got balls to vote against PAP.

60% got not balls to vote against PAP

The_Hypocrite said:

Wow the grass is greener on the other side..n how can b 40% want to leave n 70 % vote pap?

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10% were regular opposition voters who had missed LKY.

WujiBo said:

This correspond to general election voting patterns.

40% got balls to vote against PAP.

60% got not balls to vote against PAP

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I have posted before. 30% are hardcore anti PAP and will always vote against them at every election. 60% are hardcore PAP and will always vote PAP. 10% are swing votes. In the 2011 elections, this 10% swing vote went with the oppo because they were fed up of the PAP. The last election, this 10% voted for the PAP due to the shit useless performance of the fake oppo party WP.

velcum, velcum.

Papsmearer said:

I have posted before. 30% are hardcore anti PAP and will always vote against them at every election. 60% are hardcore PAP and will always vote PAP. 10% are swing votes. In the 2011 elections, this 10% swing vote went with the oppo because they were fed up of the PAP. The last election, this 10% voted for the PAP due to the shit useless performance of the fake oppo party WP.

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Your 30% has dropped. Some gave up the pink citizenships and andrew loh will be grabbing the lumppars of pappies with both hands going forward.

SgGoneWrong said:

Your 30% has dropped. Some gave up the pink citizenships and andrew loh will be grabbing the lumppars of pappies with both hands going forward.

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many former sinkies who have emigrated have cum to realize after several years of witnessing the shit that is happening in so called greener pastures that pap is the best. and they have communicated their regrets to relatives and friends back in sg - the number has indeed dropped.

eatshitndie said:

many former sinkies who have emigrated have cum to realize after several years of witnessing the shit that is happening in so called greener pastures that pap is the best. and they have communicated their regrets to relatives and friends back in sg - the number has indeed dropped.

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Rich Cronies tat left nvr cimplaint, their only regret is tat they cannot make easy dollars in Foreign land wit no Familee's connection.

eatshitndie said:

many former sinkies who have emigrated have cum to realize after several years of witnessing the shit that is happening in so called greener pastures that pap is the best. and they have communicated their regrets to relatives and friends back in sg - the number has indeed dropped.

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if that was the case,PAP wouldnt be so desperate attending Singapore day in australia,US and UK begging sinkies to come home.and the thousands of sinkies attending these events are the biggest hypocrite of all,why do u want to be reminded of singapore when u already left for another country?if u do not appreciate your host country and the opportunities and life u have been given,hurry the fuck up and come home so the precious slot and space can be utilized by far more eager and waiting people.

frenchbriefs said:

if that was the case,PAP wouldnt be so desperate attending Singapore day in australia,US and UK begging sinkies to come home.and the thousands of sinkies attending these events are the biggest hypocrite of all,why do u want to be reminded of singapore when u already left for another country?if u do not appreciate your host country and the opportunities and life u have been given,hurry the fuck up and come home so the precious slot and space can be utilized by far more eager and waiting people.

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for those blurfuck sinkies and former sinkies (still with sg citizenship) who register (with nric and current addresses) and attend sg day events overseas, they recently receive letters in their mailboxes telling them to pay out-of-pocket premiums for medishield. no joke. i receive kpkb emails from these blurfucks asking me if it's true that medishield premiums are now mandatory and when any such bill is passed into law. all i did was forward them the links to moh and cpf pages on the new policy. when they check the links, they becum speechless.

shittypore said:

Rich Cronies tat left nvr cimplaint, their only regret is tat they cannot make easy dollars in Foreign land wit no Familee's connection.

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some do lah, but only in private that they did not milk the system more. sinkies are hopelessly selfish and greedy wherever they are.

winnipegjets said:

The doors for migrants are closing fast. UK doesn't want them. Europeans don't want them. Trump doesn't want them. Where to go?

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Australia also do want them. Looks like NZ is the only place - but you will have to mix with sheep.

Migrating will be a necessity if the Isthmus of Kra is cut.

In the past people who were unhappy with the PAP policies would simply leave Spore. If the emigrations route is closed they may look at alternatives e.g. counter the PAP by getting more involved in supporting the opposition

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some do lah, but only in private that they did not milk the system more. sinkies are hopelessly selfish and greedy wherever they are.

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That's why what tonychat said about staying away from sinkies to have a better life is true.

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for those blurfuck sinkies and former sinkies (still with sg citizenship) who register (with nric and current addresses) and attend sg day events overseas, they recently receive letters in their mailboxes telling them to pay out-of-pocket premiums for medishield. no joke. i receive kpkb emails from these blurfucks asking me if it's true that medishield premiums are now mandatory and when any such bill is passed into law. all i did was forward them the links to moh and cpf pages on the new policy. when they check the links, they becum speechless.

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Serve these gian peng sinkies right, think they can go sg day to makan for free.
Pardon my ignorance, but what out-of-pocket premiums for medishield? Isn't the money automatically deducted from cpf?

SgGoneWrong said:

Serve these gian peng sinkies right, think they can go sg day to makan for free.
Pardon my ignorance, but what out-of-pocket premiums for medishield? Isn't the money automatically deducted from cpf?

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not enough money in their medisave account. many are well over 55 and withdrew cpf savings a decade ago when minimum sum was still low.