The talk of the town on Monday was the Prime Minister's National Day Rally speech.
Many felt it touched their lives. Come on la... How the reporter know people are touched?? Media should report unbiasedly, not to curry favour the top
One was glad that it wasn't just about dollars and cents.
Even foreign-born citizens wanted their say.
Channel NewsAsia spoke to Singaporeans among the lunchtime crowd at Raffles Place, one day after PM Lee Hsien Loong's speech on Sunday.
They said they liked what they heard from PM Lee.
It was a speech that resonated with them, especially when the topics were close to their hearts.
"I quite like the part that he said that you know that Singaporeans need to have more babies. I feel that it is true," said a Singaporean. Come on la... Insufficient babies problem is here since 1990s... it is a famous Singapore problem... I don't think Singaporean's intelligence is so low.
"I'm glad it wasn't just about goodies and dollars....I think the Singapore psyche is really a lot more than just dollars and cents," said another.
The Prime Minister's message on immigration also struck a chord with many Singaporeans.
They said that new immigrants add diversity.
And for those who have just arrived on our shores, they said that Singapore is a most welcoming home away from home.
"I'm here for more than 15 years now. For the local culture, I am used to it, I like the Singapore style," said one immigrant turned citizen.
"It means that you are all inclusive, that you welcome other people and not so protective," said another immigrant.
"People are very forthcoming, so that's a good sign that people are welcoming newcomers here," said a third.
"........Given a chance, definitely, I feel it's a good place to settle down," said a fourth.
Singaporeans also welcomed the idea of plugging into a new digital age, though some had reservations.
"It would definitely make information more readily available to more people," said one Singaporean.
"I think it's superb for our productivity, and the people get connected," said another.
But a third Singaporean said: "If it's viable, why aren't the schools already into it in the first place?"
Whatever their views, Singaporeans took Mr Lee's message to heart.
Although the Prime Minister spoke on wide-ranging topics, it seemed that the local issues mattered most. - CNA/ir
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