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11 Feb 11, 22:23

SINGAPORE : Singaporeans have been reminded to stand united regardless of race, language or religion.

Speaking at the annual Tanjong Pagar Lunar New Year dinner on Friday, Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew emphasised that as long as Singapore continues to give everyone equal opportunities, the country will do well.

Minister Mentor Lee said 2010 was a splendid year, with the economy growing 14.7 per cent - thanks to several factors.

Mr Lee said Singapore's tourism sector received a boost from Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands, while the manufacturing sector grew some 30 per cent last year compared to 2009.

He added that the Trade and Industry Ministry's forecast of a 4 to 6 per cent growth for this year is not bad for a mature economy like Singapore.

Mr Lee said: "To keep this going at this stage, we need several things. First, stability and confidence of investors. Stability means everybody is satisfied and acts like a good reasonable citizen, he owns his own home, he has got a good job, his children are going to good schools, polytechnics, universities, ITE.

"All races are given equal treatment, all use the English language, it is a common platform, nobody gets an advantage and it is also the language which has enabled us to connect to the world and get investments in."

He said that one factor which will help achieve further progress is providing children with better schools and teachers.

Mr Lee said: "Fair play enables harmony to be maintained. On that basis, we will continue to do well for many, many more years and our children will grow up in one of the most safe, secure and prosperous countries in this part of the world, if not the whole world."

Mr Lee said that according to the Liveable Cities Index, Singapore is ranked amongst the top five, and all Singaporeans have played their part in achieving this by working harmoniously with the government.

- CNA/ms

Fcukpap

11 Feb 11, 22:28

first, emphasize and create a balanced system of gender equality

mancha

11 Feb 11, 23:53

The MRT call.

Marilah Rakyat Tolong.

Clivebenss

11 Feb 11, 23:56

"broken bones but not broken spirit".

Mubarak falls. Another dictator gone...

tranquilice

12 Feb 11, 00:58

Yes, Singaporeans must stand united to vote them out.

Î²ÎÏ„Î¬

12 Feb 11, 01:03

Standed united, line up one single file, drop your pants and wait for the rotan.

Singaporeans are stupid.

Serious.

I have no doubt that PAP will have another landslide victory.

Itedino

12 Feb 11, 01:11

Originally posted by tranquilice:

Yes, Singaporeans must stand united to vote them out.

For LKY

Step down for Step down for Singapore

tranquilice

12 Feb 11, 01:19

Originally posted by βÎτÎ¬:

I have no doubt that PAP will have another landslide victory.

What will be the result? 90% win for PAP?

Junyang700

12 Feb 11, 01:21

Originally posted by tranquilice:

What will be the result? 90% win for PAP?

W.L.L.

tranquilice

12 Feb 11, 01:21

Originally posted by Itedino:

For LKY

Step down for Step down for Singapore

He will only step down on the day he joins his wife.

tranquilice

12 Feb 11, 01:24

Originally posted by Junyang700:

W.L.L.

Then what's your expected % win for PAP?

Ã„Â«Ã•ÃŸ:Â¸Ã¯Ã€Ã«

12 Feb 11, 01:25

MM Lee urges Singaporeans to stand united...... to pay more $$$$$ to gahment

Clivebenss

12 Feb 11, 01:28

Originally posted by Ä«Õß:¸ïÀë:

MM Lee urges Singaporeans to stand united...... to pay more $$$$$ to gahment

united to kick his ass.

Junyang700

12 Feb 11, 01:30

Originally posted by tranquilice:

Then what's your expected % win for PAP?

Lesser than 66.6% but probably more than 50%, sadly to say.

tranquilice

12 Feb 11, 01:31

Originally posted by Clivebenss:

united to kick his ass.

I think more are willing to be united to kiss his ass.

Junyang700

12 Feb 11, 01:33

Singaporeans arent in for violence. They do it thru voting. But i wonder if elections are valid then if hes really down.

Clivebenss

12 Feb 11, 01:34

Originally posted by tranquilice:

I think more are willing to be united to kiss his ass.

if you are willing to kiss go ahead, I will kick harder.

tranquilice

12 Feb 11, 01:34

Originally posted by Junyang700:

Lesser than 66.6% but probably more than 50%, sadly to say.

Recently they added alot of new citizens into the elector roll, so it is not easy to predict now.

tranquilice

12 Feb 11, 01:36

Originally posted by Clivebenss:

if you are willing to kiss go ahead, I will kick harder.

I'm not going to do that.

Clivebenss

12 Feb 11, 01:39

Originally posted by tranquilice:

I'm not going to do that.

Itedino

12 Feb 11, 01:43

Originally posted by Clivebenss:

united to kick his ass.

Anyone can self immolation. Den we can act like Tunisia. United to protest peacefully.
Peaceful Demostration against the 1957 till now Mr LKY. 54 years under the rule of LKY. Even worse.

We want him and his son to resign and step down. Dun want Lee Dynasty or Communist rulezz - ONe party rulezzz. Lee Chairman. Lee Ju Xi

Ã„Â«Ã•ÃŸ:Â¸Ã¯Ã€Ã«

12 Feb 11, 01:49

pay and pay will try ALL WAYS to get their votes.......they cannot afford to lose bcos will be very lao kui........

Clivebenss

12 Feb 11, 01:53

Originally posted by Ä«Õß:¸ïÀë:

pay and pay will try ALL WAYS to get their votes.......they cannot afford to lose bcos will be very lao kui........

same like mubarak...

tranquilice

12 Feb 11, 01:54

Originally posted by Ä«Õß:¸ïÀë:

pay and pay will try ALL WAYS to get their votes.......they cannot afford to lose bcos will be very lao kui........

With the cockups over the last 5 years, PAP already very lao kui.

So what if PAP lose the election? boh kui (Dead).

Itedino

12 Feb 11, 02:06

Can u do it guys. OUr future lies on every comarade's hands. Repulican Revolution is needs rather than false repulic of Singapore. Currently, Our country is People Republic of Singapore. PRS