[sgbuffett]

Let break down the underlying meaning of the motion. I am happy that WP did not fall for the trap


Mr Wong’s motion, filed after Mr Leong’s, stated that the House:
(a) acknowledges Singaporeans’ anxieties about jobs and competition in a globalised and fast-changing economy;

The first statement absolves the govt of any blame and policy error and pushes blame to outside world. The PAP is saying these problems are caused by globalisation and not policy. This is not true.


(b) affirms Singapore’s need to stay open and connected to the world in order to grow and prosper;

This is a vague statement. We are not a  hermit kingdom. Degree of opening matters. Does "stay open" means blank cheque to import people?...

© supports Government actions to manage the population of foreign manpower, ensure fair treatment by employers, and invest in education and upskilling, to create more good jobs for Singaporeans;

He is asking people to support the status quo despite the problems faced. We have skills upgrading for last 20yrs ...did it solve the problems?

I prefer this to be "The government shall adopt best and proven practices from other advanced countries to minimise the impact of foreign labor and put Singaporeans' interests as a priority"

(d) calls on the Government to continue to update and improve its policies to secure the well-being and livelihoods of Singaporeans in an uncertain post-pandemic world; and

Govt need to remove many bad policies not just improve them.


(e) deplores attempts to spread misinformation about free trade agreements like the Singapore-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), stir up racism and xenophobia, and cause fear and anxiety amongst Singaporeans.

This is an accusation against Singaporeans. It accuse Singaporeans of spreading misinformation and racist. It is despicable they do this to win an argument.