I have no issues with the government’s plans to target a population of 6 million (we know there’s no way that’s coming from increased birth-rates given most of us of marrying age can’t even afford a home, let alone think about making babies). I even think that some competition is healthy for a nation that at times has become obnoxious, complacent, and spoilt.
But the issue is that we haven’t yet developed the infrastructure to support this influx of people. Clearly, Singaporeans are bearing the brunt of sky rocketing home prices, over-crowded public transport and spaces, and lack of proper assimilation of immigrant communities. We boast of top-tier healthcare and education yet the regular Singaporean encounters something quite different. Full story
