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Govt feedback unit says transparency ensures better understanding by Singaporeans of policy
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<!-- end by line --><!-- end left side bar --> The issue of foreigners and integration in Singapore has been dominating forums and policy dialogues, notes the workgroup, set up by Reach early last year. -- ST PHOTO: CAROLINE CHIA
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SINGAPOREANS will be more understanding about the surge of foreigners if there is greater transparency in immigration policy, including the release of more information, said a report by the Government's feedback unit on Tuesday.
It suggests timely release of information on the inflow of foreigners, criteria for permanent residency or work visa applications, and strategic objectives and projections for Singapore's population.
The report by a workgroup noted that the issue of foreigners and integration has been dominating forums and policy dialogues. And while efforts by the Government to address the issue 'are laudable' (should be laughable), the group suggested 'refining and recalibrating certain policy actions'. (like 2nd generation PRs evading NS?)
The group is one of three formed by official feedback channel Reach early last year to enhance citizens' participation in the policymaking process. A second group examined the issue of older, low-income workers, and the third looked at the issue of caregivers for the elderly.
The chairman of the workgroup on integration, National University of Singapore sociologist Tan Ern Ser, said Singaporeans understood the economic rationale (oh really? including taking over MY job?) behind the need for foreigners.
But they prefer to be updated regularly on immigration figures, the kind of immigrants allowed in (should be ALL kinds including those in Geylang) and the justification for the numbers that Singapore needs.
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_632864.html
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Govt feedback unit says transparency ensures better understanding by Singaporeans of policy
<!-- by line -->By Teo Wan Gek
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SINGAPOREANS will be more understanding about the surge of foreigners if there is greater transparency in immigration policy, including the release of more information, said a report by the Government's feedback unit on Tuesday.
It suggests timely release of information on the inflow of foreigners, criteria for permanent residency or work visa applications, and strategic objectives and projections for Singapore's population.
The report by a workgroup noted that the issue of foreigners and integration has been dominating forums and policy dialogues. And while efforts by the Government to address the issue 'are laudable' (should be laughable), the group suggested 'refining and recalibrating certain policy actions'. (like 2nd generation PRs evading NS?)
The group is one of three formed by official feedback channel Reach early last year to enhance citizens' participation in the policymaking process. A second group examined the issue of older, low-income workers, and the third looked at the issue of caregivers for the elderly.
The chairman of the workgroup on integration, National University of Singapore sociologist Tan Ern Ser, said Singaporeans understood the economic rationale (oh really? including taking over MY job?) behind the need for foreigners.
But they prefer to be updated regularly on immigration figures, the kind of immigrants allowed in (should be ALL kinds including those in Geylang) and the justification for the numbers that Singapore needs.
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_632864.html
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