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SINGAPORE : Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has expressed concerns over how the younger generation may be less driven compared to the growing number of foreigners in the country.
Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with the National Geographic magazine, Mr Lee said recent immigrants are hungry and determined to succeed.
Mr Lee noted that if Singaporeans do not work hard, they may lose out.
But he pointed out that Singapore needs a constant inflow of foreigners because of the country's small population.
Giving an overview of Singapore's development over the years, Mr Lee noted one of the country's biggest challenge is to ensure a more cohesive and better educated society at all levels.
He said Singapore is in a good position at least for the next 10 years with the current leadership in place.
For the long term, it will depend on whether there is a younger team imbibed with the same integrity and ability.
Mr Lee said his task is to ensure institutions and systems are in place. - CNA/ms
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