Msian Cow slams SGs in overseas forum for 'anti-immigration’ stance

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Minister Khaw slams Singapore youths in oversea forum for their
‘anti-immigration’ stance


June 15th, 2013 | Author: Editorial



Addressing some 250 delegates at the opening of the World
Cities Summit Mayors Forum held in Bilbao, Spain yesterday (14 Jun), National
Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan slammed Singaporean youths for their
“anti-immigration” stance.

Noting that the 21st century has seen much change, Mr Khaw said many feel
“unsettled”, “anxious” and even “suspicious”.

“Some of our youths are losing optimism, as they remain unemployed or
under-employed for months or years. Some of our people have taken on an
anti-immigration stance as they blame foreigners for their all their problems.
If this leads to an anti-globalisation mood, the world will be poorer for it,”
he said.

With rapid changes in technology and globalisation, people worldwide and not
just in Singapore are becoming concerned about their job prospects and greater
competition.

Mr Khaw said it is down to the governments to steer their economies in the
right direction and inspire their people.

Governments must show “strong leadership” and “inspire confidence in their
people”, he added.

He also urged cities to continuously transform themselves to stay
relevant.

He said change is part of the process that enables cities to rejuvenate and
to revitalise themselves but cities must manage change sensitively to enable
their people to feel that their lives have become better with change.

He added, “Technology will continue to prop up to assist us in how to run the
economy in a more sustainable way. Another good example is traffic, cars.
Technology in that area will change and we hope there will be more electric
cars”

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