TR Emeritus, 16 May 2013What has being pro-business got to do with pro-foreign workers, particularly PMETs ?? Yes, tightening of foreign workers is a fundamental shift in our outlook and policy direction in line with all other countries in the world.
Do we still welcome investment ?? yes, of course. BUT let’s talk business and exchange terms and benefits, just like any business venture. If Party A demands and Party B gives in all the way, probably that’s what has been happening all these years when our so-call leaders dealt with potential foreign investors, then it would certainly result in Party A taking advantage of Part B, ALL THE WAY.
My very sincere question to PM Lee is: why must we appear so desperate? Why must we give in more than we demand? You have given in to the extent that our citizen’s employment prospects and our children’s future have been compromised, and that’s inexcusable!! Read more
