31,700 x 5 = 158,500 every 5 years

[kaninabuchaojibye]

Indranee Rajah: About 31,700 given Singapore PR status each year over the past 5 years

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Singapore — About 31,700 people were given Singapore Permanent Resident status each year over the past five years, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah in Parliament on Wednesday (Oct 14).

Ms Rajah, who oversees the National Population and Talent Division, added that their number has remained stable. Her comments came in response to questions from People’s Action Party (PAP) Members of Parliament Liang Eng Hwa (Bukit Panjang) and Poh Li San (Sembawang GRC).

According to a report in straitstimes.com, she said there have been 22,100 new citizens every year on average over the same period, including about 1,600 children born overseas yearly to Singaporean parents.

The minister pointed out that the country’s resident total fertility rate (TFR) remains below the replacement rate of 2.1 — the level at which a population replaces itself. Since 2018, its TFR has been a constant at 1.14.

Ms Rajah reiterated that the country does not have a population target or seek to achieve any particular population size. This had been the subject of much discussion during the General Election this year. She confirmed that the Government’s outlook from 2018 that the total population size is likely to be significantly below 6.9 million by 2030 “remains valid today”.

As for citizenship and PR status, she said these are offered selectively to applicants who are committed to making Singapore their home and who can integrate and contribute to the country.

“New citizens either share family ties with Singaporeans or have studied, worked or lived here for some time. They are drawn from the pool of qualified PRs who eventually make a serious commitment to take on citizenship,” she added. /TISG

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

sinkypura pr status so easy to get hor
feels cheapo right singkies?
haaaa

 

[glockman]

As expected. It is in line with the pap's policy of wiping out native Sinkie stock.

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

As expected. It is in line with the pap's policy of wiping out native Sinkie stock.

now u know why they always lump employmemt unemployment figures as residents instead of splitting up as citizens and prs
pap statistical massage berry berry good

 

[glockman]

now u know why they always lump employmemt unemployment figures as residents instead of splitting up as citizens and prs
pap statistical massage berry berry good

Without proper checks by anyone, they can spin anything they want.

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

Without proper checks by anyone, they can spin anything they want.

close to 160,000 job opportunities given to prs instead of citizens
61% voters voted for this shit

 

[glockman]

close to 160,000 job opportunities given to prs instead of citizens
61% voters voted for this shit

Fuck the 61%

 

[kaninabuchaojibye]

Fuck the 61%

don't worry
at this rate
can hit 10m population very soon
haaaa

 

[parrardee]

Fuck the 61%

Of all people you say such things? Not all the 61% agree with every policy that the PAP comes up with but in the end the big picture counts. I thought you had a better understanding than that. Its a shame.

 

[glockman]

Of all people you say such things? Not all the 61% agree with every policy that the PAP comes up with but in the end the big picture counts. I thought you had a better understanding than that. Its a shame.

I totally agree with you! May I politely request that you educate me (and us) what the "big picture" is? Thanks.

 

[parrardee]

I totally agree with you! May I politely request that you educate me (and us) what the "big picture" is? Thanks.

I politely decline . Just take an open and honest look at some of our neighbours viz Indonesia, Philippines et al and you should get an idea.

 

[glockman]

I politely decline . Just take an open and honest look at some of our neighbours viz Indonesia, Philippines et al and you should get an idea.

Honestly, I believe our social and political climate can be tweaked to be better, to be more inclusive and tolerant of criticisms yet not have us degenerate into chaos.

 

[syed putra]

Thats nothing. See what Australia is doing.

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We need to restart immigration quickly to drive economic growth. Here’s one way to do it safely
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Faced with a difficult economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia needs to act quickly with creative solutions to reestablish immigration into the country, even before a potential vaccine is found.
Over the past two decades, population growth has been an important driver of Australia’s economic growth. Immigration is the largest component of this, comprising about 64% of our population growth in 2016-17 (with the rest coming from natural increase).
This year, immigration is down because of COVID-19, but also because of reductions in permanent migration numbers set by the government for 2019-20. Immigration levels will be low well into 2021, with net overseas migration expected to be -72,000 (from previous highs near 300,000).
This is the first time since the second world war it has fallen to negative levels.
According to last week’s budget, Australia’s overall population growth is expected to be just 0.2% in 2020-21 and 0.4% in 2021-22, the slowest growth in over a century.

The university sector faces up to A$19 billion in losses over the next three years due to lost international student revenue. ShutterstockWhy immigration is so vital to the economy
The border closure is devastating for people trying to come to Australia, whether they are migrants wishing to start a new life, refugees or in some cases, even partners of those already living in the country.
However, aside from these important human stories, the immigration downturn will also have considerable economic effects.
Read more: How universities came to rely on international students
First, as mentioned before, immigration growth drives economic growth. And a return to over 3% economic growth without immigration seems unlikely. When we take into consideration lower fertility rates during the pandemic, such growth is even less likely.
Lower immigration has a real effect on GDP. In the June quarter of 2020, GDP contracted by 7%, which is the largest fall on record. At least some of this is due to plummeting immigration.
Second, the continued border closure affects our key exports, in particular international student arrivals. Total exports are predicted to fall 9% in the next year, while net exports are expected to shave 1 percentage point from GDP growth in 2021-22. International student migration and tourism make up a large part of these exports.

For some Australian universities, international students make up around 30-40% of total revenue. Shutterstock
Third, lower immigration rates affect levels of consumption. With one million fewer people entering Australia this year, there will be less demand for services and housing. This is leading to urgent calls for a return to immigration from within the construction sector.
Fourth, lower immigration rates may cause critical problems for the labour market in certain industries. Much of the horticulture and agriculture sector, for instance, was previously supported by working holiday makers. Farmers are now desperate for assistance, with a projected labour shortfall for summer harvests estimated to be 26,000 workers.
Attempts to mobilise Australian workers into these jobs have been largely unsuccessful, in part due to the low wages, but also the regional nature of the work that would demand seasonal relocation.

The demand for seasonal workers to harvest produce will peak in March. Lukas Coch/AAP
Fifth, fewer immigrants results in fewer people of working age contributing to the tax base. Many immigrants are generally under 45 and are here to work — either in skilled jobs or on working holiday visas. Losing large numbers of them means fewer people of working age in the population.
Of course, this assumes these people would be working during COVID-19. Research suggests temporary migrants are experiencing high rates of unemployment and homelessness during the pandemic, meaning they may not be working and contributing taxes as they normally would.
Still, given they are not receiving welfare assistance or Medicare, they are placing less strain on public systems than Australian citizens and permanent residents.
And unemployment is not a long-term problem. As the economy recovers, the hospitality sector is expected to bounce back quickly, with many temporary migrants able to return to work.

 

[Xisiqomelir]

Nabei why must ask qn in parliament?

Why cannot publish monthly?

 

[parrardee]

Honestly, I believe our social and political climate can be tweaked to be better, to be more inclusive and tolerant of criticisms yet not have us degenerate into chaos.

Yes could be better for sure , I can concede that. But to F _ _ _ the 61% for everything?????

 

[glockman]

Yes could be better for sure , I can concede that. But to F _ _ _ the 61% for everything?????

If not, then fuck who????? In any problem solving situation or in any undertaking to effect changes for the better, we need to get to the source, the genesis. In this case, it's the voters. Specifically, voters like you.

@laksaboy What's that nugget of wisdom you're fond of saying? The source of the problem cannot be the solution?

 

[birdie69]

Fuck the 61%

Out of the 61%, 45% are new citizens perhaps, only 16% are true blue Singapore citizens

 

[glockman]

Out of the 61%, 45% are new citizens perhaps, only 16% are true blue Singapore citizens

Could well be.

 

[millim6868]

And slowly all these nrw citizens will start to tulan PAPigs n well one dsy will full blown,thsts why LKY predict it will happen when no more PAPigs

 

[KNNBHCB]

Yes could be better for sure , I can concede that. But to F _ _ _ the 61% for everything?????

Fuck your mother choa ji bye!!