
Foreigners must integrate with locals, not vice versa
Malaysians protesting in Singapore in 2013 Singapore is a tolerant, multiracial society, but in recent years there has been a shift towards more anti-foreigner sentiments. As one who has worked all my life with foreign companies and who has many foreign friends, I wish to raise some points for all to consider: First, foreigners...

Temper meritocracy with equality
I wish to address certain points in the letter “Beware overcompensating in rush to recognise less academically inclined” (Jan 8). Meritocracy is a value, not a system in which we exist. However, meritocracy becomes harder to adhere to with increased societal stratification. Although it was ideal in post-independence Singapore...

Combined income ceiling unfair to some flat applicants
Recently, when my husband and I tried to apply for a three-generation Build-to-Order flat, we were turned down because our combined income exceeded the ceiling of $10,000 by a bit. This seems logical at first, but not if you consider how many people our income supports. Living with us are our three young children and our 66-year-old...
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