Remaking S'pore,helping people cope with changes
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Remaking S'pore, helping people cope with changes are immediate priorities: PM - By S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 21 September 2007 2341 hrs
Remaking S'pore, helping people cope with changes are immediate priorities: PM
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he has two main worries - the future of Singapore and getting good leaders to keep the country going.
Mr Lee was sharing his thoughts with university students at the NUS Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum on Friday.
He also outlined his government's immediate priorities for the country. Mr Lee said that his two priorities over the next five to ten years are to remake Singapore and help the people cope with the changes.
These include transforming the economy, creating a more vibrant and open society and staying abreast of changes in the world.
Mr Lee said: "The changes which are happening overall are positive for the country and for the vast majority of Singaporeans. But some citizens are going to be adversely affected. And others will have difficulty coping, at least in (the) short term.
"We have to help the people, who have difficulty keeping up, to keep up. Because it's only by getting all Singaporeans to support the changes, which are necessary, that we move forward."
The Prime Minister explained that for society to level up, good education is essential.
Home ownership - with the help of the HDB - and upgrading are also important, so as to give Singaporeans a stake in the nation's success.
Through these measures, Mr Lee said, the government hopes to address the tackling of the income gap and to help Singaporeans to be successful as long as they make the effort.
Ten to 20 years down the road, population and talent are two major concerns for Singapore. Singaporeans are getting older and living longer, so this calls for the CPF system to be reviewed.
And there are not enough babies being born, hence the need to attract more immigrants.
Mr Lee also stressed that a key to success in a knowledge economy is to attract talent from all over the world.
"The new arrivals will adapt to Singapore, but at the same time the new arrivals will liven Singapore's society and will cause society to change gradually and change for the better - to become more diverse and more vibrant," he said.
"And that's one very important way for us to stay vigorous, young, outward-looking and forward-looking, and to do well in a globalised world," he added.
In the long term - perhaps after 20 years - the challenges which have to be tackled are the sense of nationhood and identity, together with the quality of the national leadership, said Mr Lee.
He added that it is critical to get Singaporeans to feel that this is their country and that Singapore belongs to all of them. With globalisation, this will not be easy. Also, within Singapore, there is no unique race, language or culture.
Singapore also needs a strong team of leaders who are capable and competent, and in touch with Singaporeans.
Mr Lee said: "There is no magic formula for producing leaders. But what we're looking for are people with a sense of responsibility beyond their career and beyond their own family, who have the passion to do something for society, and who can go into a system which can bring out the best in our people and test the potential leaders, and who belong to a country where there's an ethos of integrity and public service."
So Mr Lee urged his audience of university students to take ownership of the country, make it work and lead it to even greater heights.
At a question-and-answer session, Mr Lee said that he is not too concerned about the exact form of the longevity insurance scheme. What's more important is changing the CPF system so that it can meet the demands of an ageing population. - CNA/ir
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Mr Lee said: "There is no magic formula for producing leaders. But what we're looking for are people with a sense of responsibility beyond their career and beyond their own family, who have the passion to do something for society, and who can go into a system which can bring out the best in our people and test the potential leaders, and who belong to a country where there's an ethos of integrity and public service."
--> Unfortunately, talk is the only thing he has been doing. He and the rest of PAP are not what he stated above. -
no fear, talent and moralities can be bought over with million dollars salaries
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As usual... talking more kock and singing more songs...
Same tune lah....
Damn sian... ! -
It was a standard wayang show. Felt I wasted my time..
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Originally posted by qlqq9:Mr Lee said: "There is no magic formula for producing leaders. But what we're looking for are people with a sense of responsibility beyond their career and beyond their own family, who have the passion to do something for society, and who can go into a system which can bring out the best in our people and test the potential leaders, and who belong to a country where there's an ethos of integrity and public service."
--> Unfortunately, talk is the only thing he has been doing. He and the rest of PAP are not what he stated above.
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After hearing him spoke, how was the response of the students there?Originally posted by LazerLordz:It was a standard wayang show. Felt I wasted my time.. -
Is that so ? you mean money can buy talents?Originally posted by Lin Yu:no fear, talent and moralities can be bought over with million dollars salaries
But here we are talking about leaders of a nation leh.
Dun tell me that if another country got bad intentions on a country, they can use money to buy people's integrity and sabo the country?
Cannot be right?
But I ask myself, what if someone offers 900 million for him to sabo his country? no one will take this money right? no one is mercenary right? I dilema leh.... so siong wan , this forum topic. -
who else could pay that? even Bush is not getting that much.Originally posted by reddressman:Is that so ? you mean money can buy talents?
But here we are talking about leaders of a nation leh.
Dun tell me that if another country got bad intentions on a country, they can use money to buy people's integrity and sabo the country?
Cannot be right?
But I ask myself, what if someone offers 900 million for him to sabo his country? no one will take this money right? no one is mercenary right? I dilema leh.... so siong wan , this forum topic. -
I can't speak for everyone, but he definitely disappointed most of the law and political science students.Originally posted by qlqq9:After hearing him spoke, how was the response of the students there?
But we expected him to speak as such, after all, would he speak differently? -
did you see our PM's picture in the straits times? he was speaking to the university students.
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There is nothing new to what he said because it is what a politician is expected to say. before the young, he'll say they have a future to remake s'pore; the future is in their hands and they must own it. to the old, its the same message in different language; singapore has a place for u to retire and or ur kids to grow up, get educated, u must believe in it etc etc.
but as far as discerning pple are concern, they know that a 1 party ruling politican will never truly allow the ideals he preaches to be carried out because it will lead to the erosion of his own power. no dictator/1 party rule ever truly believes in sharing. if they really believe in sharing, it would be manifested in their policies and treatment of others.
if s'poreans truly 'own' their country, it will mean that politicians become what they truly were supposed to be: the servants of the people. people who own their future in this land would want a bigger say in how this land is governed and decisions that would affect their future. they wont allow decisions to be shaft down their throats. only employees suffer this kind of treatment, not shareholders. so why shd dear Mr lee wants us to claim our rights as shareholders of this country when he could get away with treating us as mere employees? after all, shareholders can decide how much to pay their directors but not employees rite?
when it comes to topics that touch on s'porean's rights, freedoms, and ownership, i never believe a single word he says. -
oredi think 35years ahead.....so responsible
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What a joke.Originally posted by qlqq9:Remaking S'pore, helping people cope with changes are immediate priorities: PM - By S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 21 September 2007 2341 hrs
Remaking S'pore, helping people cope with changes are immediate priorities: PM
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he has two main worries - the future of Singapore and getting good leaders to keep the country going.
Mr Lee was sharing his thoughts with university students at the NUS Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum on Friday.
He also outlined his government's immediate priorities for the country. Mr Lee said that his two priorities over the next five to ten years are to remake Singapore and help the people cope with the changes.
These include transforming the economy, creating a more vibrant and open society and staying abreast of changes in the world.
Mr Lee said: "The changes which are happening overall are positive for the country and for the vast majority of Singaporeans. But some citizens are going to be adversely affected. And others will have difficulty coping, at least in (the) short term.
"We have to help the people, who have difficulty keeping up, to keep up. Because it's only by getting all Singaporeans to support the changes, which are necessary, that we move forward."
The Prime Minister explained that for society to level up, good education is essential.
Home ownership - with the help of the HDB - and upgrading are also important, so as to give Singaporeans a stake in the nation's success.
Through these measures, Mr Lee said, the government hopes to address the tackling of the income gap and to help Singaporeans to be successful as long as they make the effort.
Ten to 20 years down the road, population and talent are two major concerns for Singapore. Singaporeans are getting older and living longer, so this calls for the CPF system to be reviewed.
And there are not enough babies being born, hence the need to attract more immigrants.
Mr Lee also stressed that a key to success in a knowledge economy is to attract talent from all over the world.
"The new arrivals will adapt to Singapore, but at the same time the new arrivals will liven Singapore's society and will cause society to change gradually and change for the better - to become more diverse and more vibrant," he said.
"And that's one very important way for us to stay vigorous, young, outward-looking and forward-looking, and to do well in a globalised world," he added.
In the long term - perhaps after 20 years - the challenges which have to be tackled are the sense of nationhood and identity, together with the quality of the national leadership, said Mr Lee.
He added that it is critical to get Singaporeans to feel that this is their country and that Singapore belongs to all of them. With globalisation, this will not be easy. Also, within Singapore, there is no unique race, language or culture.
Singapore also needs a strong team of leaders who are capable and competent, and in touch with Singaporeans.
Mr Lee said: "There is no magic formula for producing leaders. But what we're looking for are people with a sense of responsibility beyond their career and beyond their own family, who have the passion to do something for society, and who can go into a system which can bring out the best in our people and test the potential leaders, and who belong to a country where there's an ethos of integrity and public service."
So Mr Lee urged his audience of university students to take ownership of the country, make it work and lead it to even greater heights.
At a question-and-answer session, Mr Lee said that he is not too concerned about the exact form of the longevity insurance scheme. What's more important is changing the CPF system so that it can meet the demands of an ageing population. - CNA/ir
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Mr Lee said: "There is no magic formula for producing leaders. But what we're looking for are people with a sense of responsibility beyond their career and beyond their own family, who have the passion to do something for society, and who can go into a system which can bring out the best in our people and test the potential leaders, and who belong to a country where there's an ethos of integrity and public service."
--> Unfortunately, talk is the only thing he has been doing. He and the rest of PAP are not what he stated above.
The only responsiblity is see here is leaders passing the balls. -
Haiz.
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If illegal moneylenders had the backing of the Constitution, they too could help borrowers cope with the challenging changes of having need to service their debts.
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In a welfare state, itÂ’s facing a problem of lower fertility rates. Not enough young to support the old. Hence the need of more immigrants to help support the old.
Singapore has no such problem.CPF is a forced savings scheme. ItÂ’s not a young-support the-old welfare system.
So, why the need of so many immigrants? To help repay the domestic debt?
I don’t think the immigrants are naïve. They will eventually leave after earning enough. They are not going to stay and bear the brunt of repaying our domestic debts.
Meanwhile, more locals will consider leaving the country for obvious reasons. Why serve NS and yet be second class citizens, with so many benefits and privileges given to the foreigners?
This immigration policy is going to be another doomed policy, imho. -
You know... I was wondering; "helping" people to "cope" with "changes"...
... this Annuity thingy (I rather look at it as a Ploy...), how can LHL deem himself to be "helping" people to "cope", with roughly $300 to $400 decades later when one reaches beyond 82 & with medical conditions to tackle every month?
HOW? How is this amount, helpful, decades later when even right now - can ANYONE survive on $300 to $400 a month? -
That despot probably works on the premise of anticipating deflation...Originally posted by HyperFocal:You know... I was wondering; "helping" people to "cope" with "changes"...
... this Annuity thingy (I rather look at it as a Ploy...), how can LHL deem himself to be "helping" people to "cope", with roughly $300 to $400 decades later when one reaches beyond 82 & with medical conditions to tackle every month?
HOW? How is this amount, helpful, decades later when even right now - can ANYONE survive on $300 to $400 a month? -
30 years down the road, that mee siam will cost $20 a bowl.
Yesiree. -
He declined to mention the most important criteria. Being willing to serve. In the interests. Of the PAPOriginally posted by qlqq9:________
Mr Lee said: "There is no magic formula for producing leaders. But what we're looking for are people with a sense of responsibility beyond their career and beyond their own family, who have the passion to do something for society, and who can go into a system which can bring out the best in our people and test the potential leaders, and who belong to a country where there's an ethos of integrity and public service."
--> Unfortunately, talk is the only thing he has been doing. He and the rest of PAP are not what he stated above.
If you can't meet that most important criteria, you meet all the rest of the criteria in green they also paint you as a dubious character. hyuck hyuck