All advanced countries encourage immigration. Some even accept refugees. SM Lee Hsien Loong tells us that we need immigrants to top up our population base and talent pool. That is of course due to our dismal birth rate which is in turn due to the fact that many Singaporeans feel like they are living in an impoverished socialist country that is so first world in outlook. The solution? Give out “food coupons” and attract more tax-paying foreigners. I also know.
All right, guys, let’s top up our population base by welcoming foreigners into our homes and join our “extended family”.