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The Singaporean's MP, Dr Yaacob, of Moulmein Kallang GRC.
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PLEASE VOICE MY OBJECTION TO POPULATION WHITE PAPER: A SUSTAINABLE POPULATION FOR A DYNAMIC SINGAPORE, RELEASED IN JANUARY 2013
Dear MPs Yaacob Ibrahim, Lui Tuck Yew, Denise Phua and Edwin Tong
My name is Xxx Xxxx Xxx. I am a resident of Moulmein Kallang GRC. I am aware that the parliament will have a session to discuss the Population White Paper: A Sustainable Population for a Dynamic Singapore, released on January 2013.
I write to request that you, as my representative to the parliament, to voice my objection to the plans proposed in the said paper.
My request is based on my disagreement with the plans set out in the paper as a Singaporean. The sentiment is personal and not politically driven. The implementation of the plans will adversely affect my daily life and the lives of my children.
Before you write me off as noise, or like what some on the social media have suggested, disgruntled, xenophobic or any of the likes, I will say that I am not. You may even argue that I am not a typical Singaporean as my profile and background is rather different. I had the privilege of being given the best in life by my parents and country, been through early education overseas, private schools and even sharing my Alma matter with all 3 Prime Ministers. Although I am a son to a born and bred Singaporean father, my mother, spouse and even myself were not born in Singapore. So I can hardly be classified as xenophobic and have no reasons to be. I had the privilege of working in our 3rd generation family business, multi-nationals and now founded and run my own company. I also have a beautiful family, a loving wife, one boy and a girl (born on 26 August 2012 and no earlier!) in a comfortable home. Nothing too fancy, but I guess I am truly blessed and do not have anything to be disgruntled about. In fact, most of my family and Singaporean relatives are mainly avid PAP supporters over the years. So why should someone like me object the White Paper?
I have gone through the white paper in detail and I cannot find merit in it. Even if you can argue the merits, where do we go from 6.9 million in 2030? The raison-d’etre for the white paper’s existence can be, in my point of view otherwise, achieved in many other different ways that are more conducive to the population at large. Not easy but nonetheless achievable with a competent people and government. And that we are or certainly can be.
As it is, in the past 3 years, I have
• avoided the malls as I no longer enjoy shopping due to the crowded environment
• been having more trouble securing a parking lot for my car when I bring my family out
• spent much more time on the roads in bumper to bumper traffic on the way to work and home
• heard more from my staff about their harrowing MRT (or lack of) journey to work
• see the green lungs of the city which I loved and enjoyed turn into monstrosities of buildings
• lost my heritage as the many places I been to, schooled in and lived in are mostly long demolished or re-purposed
If the paper were to pass, I can only expect more of the above. Considering that my wife is a professional heading up a regional team in a renowned global company and myself a business owner, we are more likely than others to benefit financially from the proposals, yet I am certain that it will not be worth the sacrifice you have asked from our children and fellow Singaporeans.
My son was born in Singapore, but like me (up till 21 years of age), has dual citizenship currently. Although both my wife and I are very keen for him to make the decision independently, as I did, when he turns 21, we hope that he joins me and his peers to serve national service. However, if the white paper is to pass, I will have to question if any young Singaporeans should even be conscripted, when nearly 50% from our neighbourhood could well be at war with us in an invasion. I mean, the government’s entire notion on continuing national service for our young men is that there is still risk for war, right? Planning to have a high percentage of foreigners in our midst will certainly be considered a risky proposition by many if not all countries. Are we not contradicting ourselves here, asking our men to sacrifice for the nation’s security and then make a mockery of it for a few more dollars?
Even former Minister Mentor, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, has publicly stated in 2008 that he felt 5 to 5.5 million population in Singapore is the optimum. Mr Lee is a well respected adviser of the Singapore government and I strongly believe this particular piece of advice should be heeded.
Last but certainly not least, will the endorsement and eventual execution of the white paper be constitutional? Whether so or not, with the current amount of feedback to your government, social media or simply in the coffee shops, can you be certain you have the moral authority to execute the plan without a national referendum?
Thank you for reading my letter and for the reason above, I, xxx xxxx xxx, a Singaporean citizen from birth, vehemently object the white paper in totality and any attempts by my government to systematically increase the population from the current 5.3 million.
I expect you as Members of Parliament representing my Moulmein Kallang GRC to speak on my behalf.
.
Yours sincerely
XXX XXXX XXX
NRIC: SXXXXXXXX
.
[Source]: https://www.facebook.com/pages/For-a-better-Singapore/407319432692321
To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Cc: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
PLEASE VOICE MY OBJECTION TO POPULATION WHITE PAPER: A SUSTAINABLE POPULATION FOR A DYNAMIC SINGAPORE, RELEASED IN JANUARY 2013
Dear MPs Yaacob Ibrahim, Lui Tuck Yew, Denise Phua and Edwin Tong
My name is Xxx Xxxx Xxx. I am a resident of Moulmein Kallang GRC. I am aware that the parliament will have a session to discuss the Population White Paper: A Sustainable Population for a Dynamic Singapore, released on January 2013.
I write to request that you, as my representative to the parliament, to voice my objection to the plans proposed in the said paper.
My request is based on my disagreement with the plans set out in the paper as a Singaporean. The sentiment is personal and not politically driven. The implementation of the plans will adversely affect my daily life and the lives of my children.
Before you write me off as noise, or like what some on the social media have suggested, disgruntled, xenophobic or any of the likes, I will say that I am not. You may even argue that I am not a typical Singaporean as my profile and background is rather different. I had the privilege of being given the best in life by my parents and country, been through early education overseas, private schools and even sharing my Alma matter with all 3 Prime Ministers. Although I am a son to a born and bred Singaporean father, my mother, spouse and even myself were not born in Singapore. So I can hardly be classified as xenophobic and have no reasons to be. I had the privilege of working in our 3rd generation family business, multi-nationals and now founded and run my own company. I also have a beautiful family, a loving wife, one boy and a girl (born on 26 August 2012 and no earlier!) in a comfortable home. Nothing too fancy, but I guess I am truly blessed and do not have anything to be disgruntled about. In fact, most of my family and Singaporean relatives are mainly avid PAP supporters over the years. So why should someone like me object the White Paper?
I have gone through the white paper in detail and I cannot find merit in it. Even if you can argue the merits, where do we go from 6.9 million in 2030? The raison-d’etre for the white paper’s existence can be, in my point of view otherwise, achieved in many other different ways that are more conducive to the population at large. Not easy but nonetheless achievable with a competent people and government. And that we are or certainly can be.
As it is, in the past 3 years, I have
• avoided the malls as I no longer enjoy shopping due to the crowded environment
• been having more trouble securing a parking lot for my car when I bring my family out
• spent much more time on the roads in bumper to bumper traffic on the way to work and home
• heard more from my staff about their harrowing MRT (or lack of) journey to work
• see the green lungs of the city which I loved and enjoyed turn into monstrosities of buildings
• lost my heritage as the many places I been to, schooled in and lived in are mostly long demolished or re-purposed
If the paper were to pass, I can only expect more of the above. Considering that my wife is a professional heading up a regional team in a renowned global company and myself a business owner, we are more likely than others to benefit financially from the proposals, yet I am certain that it will not be worth the sacrifice you have asked from our children and fellow Singaporeans.
My son was born in Singapore, but like me (up till 21 years of age), has dual citizenship currently. Although both my wife and I are very keen for him to make the decision independently, as I did, when he turns 21, we hope that he joins me and his peers to serve national service. However, if the white paper is to pass, I will have to question if any young Singaporeans should even be conscripted, when nearly 50% from our neighbourhood could well be at war with us in an invasion. I mean, the government’s entire notion on continuing national service for our young men is that there is still risk for war, right? Planning to have a high percentage of foreigners in our midst will certainly be considered a risky proposition by many if not all countries. Are we not contradicting ourselves here, asking our men to sacrifice for the nation’s security and then make a mockery of it for a few more dollars?
Even former Minister Mentor, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, has publicly stated in 2008 that he felt 5 to 5.5 million population in Singapore is the optimum. Mr Lee is a well respected adviser of the Singapore government and I strongly believe this particular piece of advice should be heeded.
Last but certainly not least, will the endorsement and eventual execution of the white paper be constitutional? Whether so or not, with the current amount of feedback to your government, social media or simply in the coffee shops, can you be certain you have the moral authority to execute the plan without a national referendum?
Thank you for reading my letter and for the reason above, I, xxx xxxx xxx, a Singaporean citizen from birth, vehemently object the white paper in totality and any attempts by my government to systematically increase the population from the current 5.3 million.
I expect you as Members of Parliament representing my Moulmein Kallang GRC to speak on my behalf.
.
Yours sincerely
XXX XXXX XXX
NRIC: SXXXXXXXX
.
[Source]: https://www.facebook.com/pages/For-a-better-Singapore/407319432692321
