Immigration and new citizens existential for Singapore’s survival: SM Lee
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong says immigration is existential for Singapore's survival, as a small island with no natural resources. Speaking at a citizenship ceremony, he adds that the country can only rely on its people to make a living for itself. Therefore, new citizens are needed to keep the economy growing as well as to enrich society. Jeraldine Yap with more.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong says immigration is existential for Singapore's survival, as a small island with no natural resources. Speaking at a citizenship ceremony, he adds that the country can only rely on its people to make a living for itself. Therefore, new citizens are needed to keep the economy growing as well as to enrich society. Jeraldine Yap with more.