Few people believe it will greatly improve their lives and may in fact raise the cost of living.Some revived the old criticism that “the government becomes rich, but the people remain poor”, which doesn’t describe today’s middle class in Singapore.
In addition, people’s expectations have also risen. This is because of rising affluence and the investment on education during the past few decades now paying off.
It has produced a knowledgeable, diversified new generation which is tech-savvy and better informed. The consequence is they demand more and expect more from society. Full Story
