Singapore's ideal population size? We can afford six million, says PM Lee

[Scrooball (clone)]

Six million.

That's the total number of people Singapore can afford to accomodate in the near future, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as quoted by Channel NewsAsia.

Responding to a question from the host during a recorded panel discussion on MediaCorp, PM Lee said, "It's very hard to give a concrete figure, because the situation is evolving. We're gradually increasing our land area, and if we rebuild our older towns,then we can accommodate more people."

"Today our population is over 5 million. In the future, 6 million or so should not be a problem. Beyond that, we'll have to think more carefully," Mr Lee added.

He was responding to a question by host Chun Guek Lay who had asked what was Singapore's ideal population target.

As of December last year, Singapore's population stood at 5.26 million.

Singapore's ideal population size has been a bone of contention in recent years as the country struggles to cope with the influx of foreigners and a record low birth rate.

 

[Kinana]

Increasing to 6 or 7 million is a great idea. My rental incomes will go up

 

[ThugSin]

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Increasing to 6 or 7 million is a great idea. My rental incomes will go up

Does that mean you can rent out to 1 million people? There is already sufficient population for u to rent out to presently.

 

[greedy and cunning]

Increasing to 6 or 7 million is a great idea. My rental incomes will go up

typical Greedy Money Obsessed Selfish Scum. Just like the jackal and hyena. Maybe worse than those animals.

 

[enterprise2]

Six million.

That's the total number of people Singapore can afford to accomodate in the near future, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as quoted by Channel NewsAsia.

Responding to a question from the host during a recorded panel discussion on MediaCorp, PM Lee said, "It's very hard to give a concrete figure, because the situation is evolving. We're gradually increasing our land area, and if we rebuild our older towns,then we can accommodate more people."

"Today our population is over 5 million. In the future, 6 million or so should not be a problem. Beyond that, we'll have to think more carefully," Mr Lee added.

He was responding to a question by host Chun Guek Lay who had asked what was Singapore's ideal population target.

As of December last year, Singapore's population stood at 5.26 million.

Singapore's ideal population size has been a bone of contention in recent years as the country struggles to cope with the influx of foreigners and a record low birth rate.

Garment only knows how to let in floodgate. Of course 6m means more people and more transactions and more monies for the coffers. However what happens after that?? From 6m to 7m to 8m.....they will keep on boiling the water knowing the froggies cannot jump out of the water!!

 

[Kinana]

Does that mean you can rent out to 1 million people? There is already sufficient population for u to rent out to presently.

I only need to rent out one for each property. The more people looking for rentals, the more I can charge. It's the economic theory of demand n supply.

 

[Jah_rastafar_I]

Yeah right let in the scum too. The shit skins are being let in the worst of the worst. Seriously even if you want to let outsiders in you should pick the good ones not the shit skins.

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

I only need to rent out one for each property. The more people looking for rentals, the more I can charge. It's the economic theory of demand n supply.

So you mean the 1 million people cannot buy properties and rent out just like u?

 

[Kinana]

So you mean the 1 million people cannot buy properties and rent out just like u?

Those who can buy go buy, those who cannot must rent

 

[Fook Seng]

Six million.

That's the total number of people Singapore can afford to accomodate in the near future, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as quoted by Channel NewsAsia.

I thought the earlier contention was this was the population the nation cannot afford not to have. Why the sudden switch in perspective?

 

[streetsmart73]

typical Greedy Money Obsessed Selfish Scum. Just like the jackal and hyena. Maybe worse than those animals.

hi there


1. bro, the resident bitch/cunt is no betterer than some worm.
2. wiggling itself among guys here!

 

[soIsee]

Increasing to 6 or 7 million is a great idea. My rental incomes will go up

So are you are surviving on pathetic rental income?

You must be a out of job, past your prime time lackey dog whose only service to his Master is to licked up his waste discharge and I almost forgot to defend his Master in this forum.

Considering how your Master had treated you, ain't it pathetic that you can still serve him after your prime? LOL

 

[streetsmart73]

hi there


1. at 6million, we can literally smell each other.
2. roads shall be super crowded and jammed.
3. no eye see! bottomline: it is all about gdp!
4. oops! there is still 2016!
5. hahaha!
6. expect more fts coming in.

 

[Scrooball (clone)]

Once 6 million is squeezed in here. Time to raise COE to $200,000 to prevent roads from getting congested. Another brilliant policy by the govt.

 

[kopiuncle]

For me, the more people in Singapore the better.
More people, more business, more jobs and more opportunities.
Singapore has to continue to grow and prosper.We cannot just sit back and rest....
We must continue...6 millions, 8 millions and even 10 millions...we can occupy all our islands....wonderful!!!
Build more airports...build more casinos...build more world class buildings...have the world's tallest skyscraper here..
Build a SAIL here in Singapore...and be the BEST in the world...why not.
We dare to dream...and the dream will come true. Majulah Singapura!!!

 

[Narong Wongwan]

I only need to rent out one for each property. The more people looking for rentals, the more I can charge. It's the economic theory of demand n supply.

you own property? lampar chee to you! laocheeby you knn stay in rental 1 room flat want to come and act here....

 

[kopiuncle]

you own property? lampar chee to you! laocheeby you knn stay in rental 1 room flat want to come and act here....

wauhahahhaaa!!!!
narong you really have a big big vulval mouth...i saluteh!!!

 

[Fook Seng]

Those who can buy go buy, those who cannot must rent

What ever happened to the national goal to make every family a flat or house owner? My generation did not have it so hard.

 

[Kinana]

What ever happened to the national goal to make every family a flat or house owner? My generation did not have it so hard.

It's still there. Flats are affordable for first time buyers