The Singapore Spirit
Thur evenig class, we discussed the 'Singapore Spirit' just now. Here's the definition by PM Lee: Click HERE.
Essentially, it's the mindset that the govt hope we will come to embrace. In the Population White Paper entry I posted in this blog earlier, note the PM's rebuttal to the point that influx of immigrants will dilute our core and erode Singapore's identity. His denfense (for having more immigrants) is that the Singapore core is not about numbers but spirit. Even if the core is not sizeable (projected to be only 55% if population reaches 6.9m in 2030), but the Singapore spirit is strong, then the core (and our identity) will still stay strong.
Note: The Singapore Spirit is NOT some kind of ghost!
Essentially, it's the mindset that the govt hope we will come to embrace. In the Population White Paper entry I posted in this blog earlier, note the PM's rebuttal to the point that influx of immigrants will dilute our core and erode Singapore's identity. His denfense (for having more immigrants) is that the Singapore core is not about numbers but spirit. Even if the core is not sizeable (projected to be only 55% if population reaches 6.9m in 2030), but the Singapore spirit is strong, then the core (and our identity) will still stay strong.
Note: The Singapore Spirit is NOT some kind of ghost!
posted by Dark Shadow | 12:43 AM
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