Foreigners should enjoy the same subsidies as Singaporeans. Why should a person living and working in Singapore be made to pay more than a citizen of our Great Motherland? Why should PRs and work permit holders be treated differently from a Singaporean?
My stand is that all foreigners working in Singapore should enjoy the same privileges and benefits that Singaporeans enjoy. They should enjoy the same educational bursaries, pay the same taxes, and be given the same if not a higher level of consideration in terms of job applications.
If we are truly serious about opening the doors of our Great Motherland to the treasured expertise of foreigners, then I say treat them well, give them all the privileges accorded to any Singaporean, let them feel as welcome as possible!
Foreigners make our nation great. They bring in expertise and qualities of character often lacking in Singaporeans. They are a valuable resource in almost any corporation, business or organization. And when they finally do settle down permanently in Singapore, they make good parents and spouses.
I say give all foreigners the same benefits that all Singaporeans enjoy! May foreigners from all walks of life come to Singapore and make our Great Motherland their home! And may all Singaporeans look up to foreigners and learn from them with their own knees bent and their heads lowered!
Majulah PAP! Majulah Singapura!
Goh Bock Seng
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