The study showed that 69 per cent of local-born citizens interviewed said it was a key factor that determines “Singaporean-ness”, while only 43 per cent of foreign-born citizens surveyed agreed.
Looking at naturalised citizens who have held pink identity cards for less than 10 years, the percentage drops further to 41 per cent, the largest diversion in agreement between local and foreign-born citizens.
Other factors where local and foreign-born citizens disagreed include getting on well with one’s colleagues, being gainfully employed and being able to speak conversational English. Full story
