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At least in CECA land, most of the people there are natives, citizens.
The PAP regime's wet dream is to have a local to expat ratio similar to Dubai, maintaining a 'luxurious financial hub' reputation while giving little or no benefits to the natives unlike Dubai.
Why is there a need for economic growth? All that is needed is economic stability. Monaco has a population of less than 40,000. All that is required to keep things humming along is for money to keep flowing in.
I was thinking that since the govt want 10 million people for them to suck tax money, I would not be the one to give them. I give to Malaysia govt. At least I got space to feel great in Malaysia,that is what I pay for.. health and space.
I know of couples from Malaysia who worked in Singapore for decades, with only 1 of them eventually taking up SG citizenship. This is because they wish to retire back in Malaysia where they may afford a landed home and 1 or 2 cars.
The island of Singapore's correct population should be no more than 2.5 million.
The only leeson why there are more Sinkies and others is to crerate demand for goods, HDB pigeon holes, etc etc
For eg. to create all thos buildings require demand for cement, steel bars etc which leequire more men to handle the contruction which in turn will create more demand for vehicles, food, and it goes on.
Look at the contruction going on in Singagore - non stop
This type of economy has its limits and will have to find alternative ways to keep the economy moving.
For Singapore the land is the problem - no more room for more Sinkies.
The only solution is to build underground.
Imaggine living 500 feet underground.
Hawker centres oso underground.
Underground cities of the future are emerging as strategic, sustainable solutions to urban density, climate change, and extreme weather, transforming subterranean spaces into habitable, high-tech environments. Projects like Saudi Arabia's NEOM "The Vault" and Mexico City’s "Earthscraper" propose vertical, self-contained, and energy-efficient communities designed to protect the surface landscape while maximizing, residential, commercial, and agricultural space.
Key Concepts and Examples
Vertical "Earthscrapers": Designed as inverted skyscrapers, these projects, such as the proposed 65-story underground pyramid in Mexico City, feature glass ceilings to bring natural light to lower levels.
NEOM's The Vault (Saudi Arabia): A planned $500 billion project, this is a "folded village" designed to be a self-contained vertical community, combining residential, commercial, and green spaces within a mountain to preserve the surface.
Mixed-Use Subterranean Networks: Montreal’s RÉSO (32 km of tunnels) and Singapore’s planned underground science city demonstrate the expansion of existing, highly connected underground networks for shopping, dining, and working.
Climate-Resilient Design: Inspired by Coober Pedy, Australia, future underground spaces are being designed to naturally regulate temperature, protecting residents from extreme surface heat, cold, or storms.