“Singaporeans do not want new citizens who don’t want to live here but only want the power of the Singapore passport for their convenience, and a safe and secure environment for their assets and wealth,” Mr Singh said.
SINGAPORE: In Parliament on Monday , Workers’ Party chief and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh advocated for an English test in evaluating an individual’s application for citizenship or permanent residency.
Is a working proficiency in English a criteria for citizenship for better integration between new citizens and Singaporeans of all races and religions since English is our main language of communication?” She said immigration might consider different markers of social integration, including completing National Service and the applicant’s family ties to Singapore, which are evaluated together with economic contributions, qualifications, and age.
In his speech, the WP head underlined the country’s Total Fertility Rate being at a historical low of 1.05 and added that new citizens are a “critical pillar” to the country’s future.
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