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S’pore ‘must remain an open society’ while pursuing integration of locals, foreigners: PM Wong

Hightech88

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This CB farker 卖国贼 as expected will continue to adopt the PAP-Gov's Open Leg policy as elites like him can never understand nor experience the misery of dealing with FF PMETs and esp. PCB CECA horrors at work, malls and residential areas (in fact every farkingwhere), and can only shove policies down our throat from the ivory tower.

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...uing-integration-of-locals-foreigners-pm-wong

S’pore ‘must remain an open society’ while pursuing integration of locals, foreigners: PM Wong​

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stressed that Singapore welcomes all who are prepared to embrace our values and our way of life, but “there are house rules”. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
Aug 23, 2024, 09:48 PM

SINGAPORE – While there will be issues arising from integrating locals and foreign talent, Singapore must remain an open society, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Aug 23.

“We know that these (issues) do arise, and we will continue to engage all the different groups… (but) our starting point is that we must remain an open society,” he said at his first press conference since taking on the role of prime minister, adding that integration is a work in progress.

He was responding to a question about the issue of integration in the Indian community between local Indians and naturalised citizens that was addressed by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his last interview with the press as prime minister.

In the wide-ranging interview, SM Lee had said that managing the “inherent tensions” between wanting social cohesion and bringing in immigrants was the “most difficult” issue he had to deal with.

PM Wong noted that the Indian and Chinese communities, particularly, will have issues in this area.

He stressed that Singapore welcomes all who are prepared to embrace its values and way of life, but “there are house rules”.

“We control the flow and we bring them in, but at the same time we, as Singaporeans, must do our part to be big-hearted, gracious, generous, and welcome them as part of the Singapore family,” he said.

While “there will always be frictions from time to time that arise... over time, as the new arrivals come in and adjust to our way of life, as their children go through our school system, and their sons do national service, they become Singaporeans like our forefathers”, said PM Wong.

“So I think this must continue to be our ethos as a society of immigrants, as a nation of immigrants, and we just have to keep on working hard at managing such integration matters.”

He also said that he will be engaging more with Singaporeans at large and with specific communities as well, as each community has issues that it holds dear.

Addressing a question on ground sentiment he has picked up from the Malay-Muslim community, PM Wong said the concerns he hears, and the community’s hopes and aspirations, are similar to national concerns.

“In my engagements, many of them aspire towards getting ahead in life, doing better, and progressing together with the nation... but at the same time upholding the traditional culture, beliefs and values that they have as a community,” he added.

“And I think that’s very valuable, and we will continue to find ways to help the community do so.”

The new Singapore College of Islamic Studies, announced at the National Day Rally, is an initiative in that direction, he said.

“We have sent our religious scholars overseas for studies, but I think we can find a way, a model in Singapore, where some of them can study here in Singapore,” he said of the college, which will nurture future generations of Singapore’s Islamic leaders.

PM Wong said that more details about the new college will be announced later in 2024, such as how it will provide more pathways for Malay-Muslim students interested in Islamic studies to pursue an education in Singapore.
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Elon Musk praises former Singapore PM’s critique of 'wokeness'​

Carl Samson
Sat, 24 August 2024 at 1:19 am SGT1-min read

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Elon Musk posted on his platform X a clip of former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's critique of “wokeness,” praising it as “wisdom.” The post, which garnered millions of views in hours, reflects the world’s richest man’s long-standing opposition to the so-called “woke” culture, which he has labeled a “mind virus.”
  • Reactions: The clip featured Lee Hsien Loong discussing the extreme attitudes and social norms brought by “wokeness” in an interview with CNA. Lee, who resigned as prime minister in April, warned that the “movement” purportedly prevalent in the West burdens society instead of fostering cohesion. Musk’s post has since racked up 30.8 million views, drawing mixed reactions. One Singaporean user urged those in the U.S. to “lighten up a little bit” and avoid being constantly outraged. Meanwhile, another wrote in part, “You’re ending up on the wrong side of history.”
  • Lee’s prominence: Lee Hsien Loong, who served two decades as prime minister, is respected in Singapore for his pragmatic leadership. Musk’s admiration extends to his father, Lee Kuan Yew — Singapore’s founding father — whom he previously called “brilliant” and a “genius” for policies that shaped modern Singapore. Musk’s praises underscore his appreciation for the Lee family's impact on Singapore’s development, particularly in areas like immigration and infrastructure.
 

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Forget all this bullshit, just publicly disavow the WEF and the BlackRock Jews. Otherwise you can be assumed to be an enemy. :cool:
 

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Sinkies with their Tiong and Pinoy level IQ will never understand the concept of a country and continue to allow PAP to destroy Singapore:rolleyes: :FU:

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Last Year people say vote for "Ong Lye", he is good. Good Ki Lan ah
He busy moonlight overseas until must fix new Law to cover his part time job
Ever since he sworn in, beside NDP appearance .. any contribution by "Ong Lye"
They are all from the same Party, you scratch my back, i scratch yours
In future SG President's resume must clearly say - Cannot ever been in any political party
 
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