who the ... is ngiam?Originally posted by will4:The govt is already panicking over the low birth rate by the local. U have to understand the fact that the govt acknowledged 800 locals migrated to
other countries each year. Former civil servant, Ngiam tried to say that quality of migrants is more important than quantity.
Wow, in less than 5 minutes you have listed down the whole policies of government. LHL has better taken note of this type of 5 minutes presentation of policies and stop praising his own look-good CPF annuities thing which only benefit the government in avolding taking actions to solve fundamental problems.Originally posted by freedom4ever:reduce the GST, transports fare, ERP, income tax etc. stop importing foreigners here. reduce all ministers salary by 50% and the money goes to the needy every year so we won't be seeing charity show every month on tv. if only they can do all of the above first.
AFAIK, we are already witnessing an increase of birthrate because of ecnomic boom for the past 2 to 3 years.Originally posted by drawer:Lee Hsien Loong admit that his encouragement to make Singaporeans born more babies policy has little effect.But does he knows why???Why Australia government encourage their ppl to have more babies is much more successful than Singapore PAP(Pay And Pay) government?
It is becoz he and his father dictatorial ruling and other relentless taxing on the citizens that make Singaporeans relectant to have more babies.In other words,it is becoz of Lee Hsien Loong and his father incompetence that lead the "Born more baby" policy to a tragic failure!!!
Actually the local birthrate has been rather stagnant, with a very slight decline.Originally posted by Gazelle:AFAIK, we are already witnessing an increase of birthrate because of ecnomic boom for the past 2 to 3 years.
The data is based on per 1000 population, not per 1000 Singaporeans.Originally posted by Jontst78:Actually the local birthrate has been rather stagnant, with a very slight decline.
http://www.indexmundi.com/singapore/birth_rate.html
http://www.indexmundi.com/g/g.aspx?c=sn&v=25
Of coz the Australian policy works!Originally posted by drawer:Lee Hsien Loong admit that his encouragement to make Singaporeans born more babies policy has little effect.But does he knows why???Why Australia government encourage their ppl to have more babies is much more successful than Singapore PAP(Pay And Pay) government?
It is becoz he and his father dictatorial ruling and other relentless taxing on the citizens that make Singaporeans relectant to have more babies.In other words,it is becoz of Lee Hsien Loong and his father incompetence that lead the "Born more baby" policy to a tragic failure!!!
when compared to the lows of the past years, it will seem to have increased. But still the total number if you can provide the number, might still be small. And even with that number, it must be broken down to Citizen and PR and non Citizens as well as race and age groups to see the correct picture. In statistics, its talks about generalizations. Therefore, to really know the situation, is to know the details. To manage the situation is not just to think, oh birth rates are up. But if its non-citizens or PRs who are contributing to the increase, and they can at any time uproot. Therefore, its only a temporary solution. I even ask Malaysians our closest neighbours (PRC and most other foreigners were also asked the same question) why they didn't want to become Singaporeans. The reasons they gave were staring at our face. Though our papers like to only publish the select few who choose to stay here. Most are here either as stepping stone to better careers or just to make money due to exchange rates and retire home bringing their locally born off-springs back there as well. Singapore is just a good hotel for them to trash up and leave. Who cleans up after them? Who benefit from these people? You have the answer.Originally posted by Gazelle:AFAIK, we are already witnessing an increase of birthrate because of ecnomic boom for the past 2 to 3 years.
I didnt know that politics and patriotism can inspire you to have babies.....I guess during election most singaporeans will be damn horny huh? haha..Originally posted by mistyblue:when compared to the lows of the past years, it will seem to have increased. But still the total number if you can provide the number, might still be small. And even with that number, it must be broken down to Citizen and PR and non Citizens as well as race and age groups to see the correct picture. In statistics, its talks about generalizations. Therefore, to really know the situation, is to know the details. To manage the situation is not just to think, oh birth rates are up. But if its non-citizens or PRs who are contributing to the increase, and they can at any time uproot. Therefore, its only a temporary solution. I even ask Malaysians our closest neighbours (PRC and most other foreigners were also asked the same question) why they didn't want to become Singaporeans. The reasons they gave were staring at our face. Though our papers like to only publish the select few who choose to stay here. Most are here either as stepping stone to better careers or just to make money due to exchange rates and retire home bringing their locally born off-springs back there as well. Singapore is just a good hotel for them to trash up and leave. Who cleans up after them? Who benefit from these people? You have the answer.
The whole situation of local citizens not giving birth is summed up above by another poster and perhaps more reason that are not because of economy and numbers. How about the intangible thing call emotion. Ask any local born Singapore citizen if they feel emotionally attached to this land? Do they see a bright future for themselves and kids? Do they want to retire here? Do they foresee a harder time in future? Will they be able to survive given the current political party were to continue for the next 20-50 years? etc. The total environment, macro, micro and everything in between - and now people are given a choice medically if they want to bring a next generation into this land knowing what they know about the system, politics, economy, world, future and about themselves - perhaps, just perhaps, people lost that confidence in the future because they are finding it so much harder to just survive now.
not to mention their new born will have to carry the ever increasing tax burden to support the next generation.Originally posted by elindra:Of coz the Australian policy works!
They give you the cash even if you are a single mother
And even those druggies get pregnant for the government handout for the baby which they use to feed their habit
And guess in the end who are the people feeding these people who are already on social support?
The tax payers
do you have the data for per 1000 singaporeans? I would be very interested to see it if you do.Originally posted by Gazelle:The data is based on per 1000 population, not per 1000 Singaporeans.
By constantly praising the government on all their proclaimed greatness in leadership success based on some past glories you are not doing yourself or the government a favor nor citizens any favor.Originally posted by Gazelle:AFAIK, we are already witnessing an increase of birthrate because of ecnomic boom for the past 2 to 3 years.
One good indication is to look at the financial performance of local women hospitalOriginally posted by Jontst78:do you have the data for per 1000 singaporeans? I would be very interested to see it if you do.![]()
You can keep that kind of talk to bar.Originally posted by Gazelle:I didnt know that politics and patriotism can inspire you to have babies.....I guess during election most singaporeans will be damn horny huh? haha..
Having said that, if you are living in australia, arent you not worried that you children will end up being a drug addicts, being rape and got killed in a gang fight etc?
Are you sure they will carry the burden ?Originally posted by Gazelle:not to mention their new born will have to carry the ever increasing tax burden to support the next generation.