Singaporeans are not competing only with foreigners physically here, but people all over the world. COVID-19 has taught many companies that “working from home” is just one step away from “working anywhere”.
Foreigners who are here in Singapore strengthen our team. They are our colleagues, and our neighbours and friends. During COVID-19, many worked on the front line, shoulder-to-shoulder with Singaporeans. They too have contributed to Singapore.
We must not turn our backs on them, and give the impression that Singapore is becoming xenophobic and hostile to foreigners. It would be disastrous for us, and it is not who we aspire to be.
We must make it crystal clear to the world that Singapore is determined to stay open, in order to earn a living for ourselves. These values helped transform Singapore from a population of immigrants into a cosmopolitan and vibrant country.
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