[Oyk]

The Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between Singapore and India has been controversial from the time it was signed. S'poreans have grounds to be concerned and even angry about its negative impact as far as competition for PME jobs, immigration and population growth, depression of salaries, impact on local businesses and the overall lack of transparency. The S'pore Govt appears to have been outfoxed by India in negotiations leading up the signing of this Agreement.  

It's not controversial. It had never been controversial.  Oyk had given a detailed report in Parliament on how it benefitted Singapore.  The Indians are not even the majority in professional jobs but if you see any Indian even one who's digging the road, you will start barking CECA! CECA!  

The majority of foreigners working here, including FTs are MALAYSIANS.  But because they are Hans, they are accepted. You'd even think they are Singaporeans if you see them in an MRT or on a bus.

On the other hand, if the FT is an Indian, he is mocked...CECA!  CECA!  Chennai Business Parkkkk!

If CECA is controversial as you alleged, Pritam Singh would have spoken up strongly.  Jamus Lim would support him with a lecture on Indian's economy, as Economics is his forte.  The only person who really fought against CECA was Leong Mun Wai but he was minced by the other Oyk.  He was asked to have a full debate on that, but till nao, there's no sound no air coming from him...