Straight to the Point with George Yeo
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- “…But if you deny me my identity, I’ll be very sensitive if you assert yours.”
As a National Day special for the month of August, we sat down with former Minister for Foreign Affairs and more recently, author of Musings, George Yeo. He shared with us his thoughts on the Singaporean identity, SAP schools, and his role in CECA.
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A very thoughtful, intellectual and compassionate personality whom Singapore benefitted while he was in politics. I have a healthy respect for you Sir as I have been the recipient of your able leadership as an MP of the then constituency that I was living in. God Bless you Mr. George Yeo.
India has a population of close to 1.4 billion. Its top-brains and talents count in millions. It needs only a small fraction of them to flood this tiny island if Singapore, let alone the job market. The question is not whether Singapore welcomes talents from India, but how many and in what sectors? So far, the migrant talents from India (some have become naturalized Singaporean) have featured rather prominently particularly in the financial and IT sectors and seemed to build a network of relationships among themselves to reinforce their presence. Singapore should welcome diverse talents from every corner of the wotld, and not from a particular region or country.
Agree absolutely. Though CECA was GY's noble idea, probably he never realised that there were many who came with "Fake" degrees! As a wise minister, had he not realised that his idea may bring anger to Singaporeans? So if he knew then why bulldozed through the agreement? Is there any data that showed these talents brought new jobs and business to Singapore or are they just free loaders? As what he claims those cream of the crops from India can create more jobs for Singapore then why the Indian government did not keep them and allow them to come to Singapore? With so many of these so called brainy Indians, India should be as rich as China with almost the same number of population.
Cut the bullocks! Stop treating Singaporeans as ignorant or daff!
I heard that Indians rule in Tech Giants like Microsoft, Google because those companies recruited a lot of Indians. And in turn, Indians tend to support and listen to mostly Indian managers. At the end, Caucasian managers were left out, and ignored/hindered by a big chunk of company employees who are Indian. Eventually, you can guess: some Indians within will reach CEO positions or at leats senior managers.
@@oceanwave4502 try to do a research on how many corporations were ran to the ground by Indian CEO around the world.
The most hated race in the world.
@@oceanwave4502 can you provide a source for that?
@@oceanwave4502They would rule the "BLACK SEA" better?..😢😅
So far he's the only senior ex-politician and PAP member who came out to speak his mind on all the hot button issues. And his concerns are in line with those of many "local" Singaporeans.
George Yeo wants the core of Singapore to be Chinese language, Chinese culture and Chinese literature. He is not a Singaporean. He is a Chinese supremest and a racist. That is at minute 2:40.
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George Yeo is already out of Singapore politics for donkey years , still need to use Singapore Government title to brand himself to the world ? without the minister title , who is he today 2023 ?
George Yeo is a Well Balanced, Rational, Well Read Intellectual with Substantial International Exposure and Experience. Always a Pleasure Listening to him Speak.
I learned a Lot Listening to George Yeo. George Yeo's articulations are very enriching, enlightening and thought provoking.
May The Almighty Bless George Yeo with Many Many Years of Good Health to Share his Thoughts.
Greetings from Malaysia.
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George Yeo is the WORST ANALYST! Pretty much a 马后炮 guy. I hear so many of his panelist speech. Few of his analysis give predictive conclusions, even fewer of his predictive analysis came true. Its all just his opinions.
To be able straight talk to point with no punk (intended), GY have again proven beyond doubt the Wisdom He carries and noble standing of exuding thoughts no matter how deep the sensitivity of the topic, subject matter is. Calling a Spade as one without any (political) inclination , accepting flaws of self along the way is such maturity that many (retired) Politicians cannot achieve, let alone fathom. Again, such man are few and the Highest Office in the Land should await him to augur noble, respected and acclaim journey for this Country.
He was once the estate I stayed MP. A very humble person.
Tell me why was he voted out.
the opposition played the "need a check against the PAP" card, and played it well.
after the opposition won, found to be incompetent and mismanaged funds etc.
One wonders if Geroge Yeo would agree to be part of The Singapore COnversation, not representing the Govt, but as a neutral observer and a citizen.
Have live debates every 2-weeks/1 month, with a cross-section of society, not just academics, but thoughtful people from different walks of life, different races, maybe different age groups.
It has to be productive, and not a complain session, so participants need to do homework, present arguments ahead that are well-formulated, with motive/intent clearly defined. It might add more value than talking to Ministers.
Self perceptions or journey beyond comfort zone. Insecurity sinks deep.
Opportunity to adopt or embrace diversity, willingness fortitude.
Normalities is when all ease and catch a glimpse of happiness. 🤓🙏💗
Mr George Yeo is loyal and down to earth person. He had contributed his service to Singapore as a diplomat with outstanding services. He should be appointed as Senior Minister to guide the young Ministers.Full of respect to this former foreign Minister.
And Singaporeans voted GY out. Lol
@@MrBlackjack211 He deserves to be voted out
Dr Vivian is a better FM
Such talent and deep thinking person should be leading the Country. Singaporean made a major mistake to unconsciously 'kick' him out of politics. He was one of the better FM we had. Definitely better than the current one I should dare say. He is down to earth and doesn't pay lip service to please anyone. A man that walks the talk.
He believes in a Singapore core which is Chinese language and culture. He is not suitable for a Singapore in the 21st century where china wants to "dominate" ASEAN. Singapore as a Chinese city will be a threat to Beijing. The ccp would support the reunification of Singapore to the Malay heartland as the Chinese want reunification of Taiwan with the mainland. George Yep is living in the last century and has not moved up into the 21st century. Thank God he is no longer the foreign minister.
@@everythingandmore5537 You are likely from the last century rather than George. Lol
@@michaellee3314 George Yeo believes China won't take Taiwan. That's 1980s talk. In 2023 onwards China will retake Taiwan. ASEAN will be neutral. The US will withdraw from ASEAN and remain in Japan, South Korea and Guam. A Chinese city promoted by George Yeo will be an irritant to China. China would welcome the reunification of Singapore with the Malay peninsula. That would play preferably with the non-chinese majority in ASEAN. George Yeo and Kishore Kumar are China lovers and cannot think straight. They are trapped in their 20th century logic
lol he quit PAP then he dare to give such interviews, all the ministers think the same things but dare not say.
Are there no able local Singaporeans in place of the so called bright sparks under the CECA plan?
Truly a clear thinker. Salute for telling the hard truths. Singapore is blessed to have people like George Yeo and also Tommy Koh - unafraid to slice through the politics and speak truth to power
Are u aware hes trying to push his books sales so no substance in his delivery here
@@bobafett5757 he doesn't need money lah...dn't be too presumptuous.
@@chuaanthony6534 Hello !!!! Even ElonMusk Saudi Sultan and BruneiSultan all need money and counting it everyday ok so dont talk lame about money
@@bobafett5757 probably have more substance than u
@@tskuan32 No point having substance when you are long washed up and irrelevant
George is a rare gem… his insight offers good security & safety net for SG gg forward. One of the few good capable leaders … we are lucky to have them around …
Dr Vivian is more patriotic than him
George yeo an english speaking chinamen who loves the ccp. I noticed he and kishore never criticise the ccp even a tiny bit. They know which side of their bread is buttered.
George Yeo is so wise. For SG to succeed, we need to keep morphing to remain relevant to the outside world - without losing our core identity.
Not true. A wise man has foresight. He doesn't. He is the worst analyst!! Very 马后炮 guy. Doesn't offer predictive analysis. Very few, if not, none of his predictive analysis actually come true. Very disconnected guy. Full of philosophy or 大道理 which is totally disconnected from the ground. For one, IIT an IIM is not "more difficult" to get in than oxbridge or Ivy League. If the Indians are so good, oxbridge would have offered them scholarship. Besides, Indian exam tests are often leaked. So you won't know if meritocracy is still in place.
Was a MP that got voted out. Now, a fortune teller. He can predict the future. Making assumptions that deviate from the real situation.
The way he speaks seems to show the closest resemblance to LKY among old and current politicians.
Nah thats so naive and shallow
Sir George. I respect your insight and views that local singapore citizen born and gone thru NS are anger over many things with their career and jobs at stake. I hv seen this transition or change happening at the ground level during 1995 onwards where the company i work for comprising 75% FT but not all are as u said "good ones"....I totally agreed this statement "provided they are really bright and able and not those who are not good and taking away jobs from Singaporeans" and " if they do the opposite and look down on Singaporeans, i think we should tell them to pack up and go".... at this juncture, Singaporean are angry but all talk about policies are not working to really help local singaporean to rise up above the water truly can say it is our brand uniquely singapore. No filtering system to ensure we are getting the best who can truly contribute to singapore. No peer apraisal by local coworker team to ensure they are good and talented to bring to Singapore growth..walk the ground more and you will know that chunks and chunks of lousy FT are here to learn and replace Singaporean, they do not expect much when they are new here but u will soon find out and be surprised their expectations are far worst then local singaporeans ... but not adequate policies are in place to ascertain the good ones are truly here but leaving the lousy ones who dont even respect singaporean to live here till today. Important for Singapore to open to the world but also important we open only to truly talented ones who are good and respect singaporean. Sir, May I quote you example of Qatarization where their model is what singapore can quickly model in upscale local talent to take leadership role with expats taking supportive role to enhance country success...qatar do not hv great university ranking like singapore and gdp is behind us but their airline are in par with SIA.. .how then did they rise up so fast and much ? Not to mistaken, we surely want an open economy , a growing gdp, a good standing on world stage but also an exclusive model we can tap on that has proven its result like Qatar..in short put singaporean at the highest level as dept head as key decision maker , groom them not FT so we can hv our own brand that can be that pillar of singapore success......thank you....God bless.
God damn hit the hammer spot on about new citizens!.
Very well said indeed. There's no data to show these so called "FT" helps to bring more growth to Singapore. They are just lousy free loaders that came with fake degrees and all. Problem is Singaporeans remained to be called daff by the some of the ellites! The situation is pathetic.
@@nanhinting7447 Situation will get worst. why? cos singaporean are killing their own by backstabbing and thinking by doing so, he or she will live longer in the company, that is very foolish while doing so, FT are there to watch and see where loophole are and get local out of the job and bring in their own.... these i hv live to see it from 1995 where 75% of the company are indians because the top one is india indian... xenophobic, racist, low birthrate and so on how does it in relation to the problem locals are facing in the job? Were many PRC around but now more south asian are here...I never believe singaporean hv no talent, i only know SIngaporean have not been adequately protected wiht a career groom him or her to be the head of the company leadership.
@@doggysolution3489 I empathized with many Singaporeans plight. I knew of someone who worked in a computer manufacturing company. He was laid off and replaced by an Indian IT because there was a change in the top position which was given to an Indian. He had spent more than two decades working for that company and finally because of his two young children, he landed up driving a taxi. Can you imagine the immense stress and frustrations he was in. He had also served the NS dutifully and that included many years of reservists training. This is what life is all about in a first world country. Why are Singaporeans landed up as losers in their own country is unimaginable. Hopefully there will be a change soon.
Most are 3rd tier talent, they seeking a 2nd chance in Singapore for a good salary. The best tech will go to US/UK or stay in India to do business.
missed his time when he was FM. Thanks Sir.
Good hes no longer FM cos Vivian is handling it better
A awesome person
He doesn't need balls licker!
George yeo is great thinker
And out box
Mr George Yeo well said. My respect to you🙏🙏
Excellent 🇸🇬♥️✌️🙏👍💪🌟🌞🪙🥇
Balance, factual & honest views!
So naive
Singapore is not comprehensible without reference to the world where we live and derive our values and culture…a profound statement from George Yeo that clearly reflect our vulnerability in the world where size matters.
Dr Vivian is better FM ever for Spore
Singapore's increasingly Nationalistic pride should never be something to second guess nor even dismiss or curtail. Even if that sense of Nationalism is ascribed primarily to the Chinese and Malay ethnicities. After all this is what ultimately defines Singaporean identity.
What you must ask yourselves however is as to why exactly Indians are primed by Singapore as a leadership tool. Is it true competence hierarchy? Or an alternative intention? If so, is it working as a Value-Add or moreso just rationalisation of their position?
It's a valid question. For Singapore.
Listened to the whole interview. It was great!
You know in pinpointing say the IIT/IIM alumni whom choose to potentially call Singapore home by moving there to work, it shows that there are other intentions at play regarding the recruitment of these 'elite' Indians.
As All countries will likely have inherent filtering systems to decipher the cream on top of the cream. May not have systems to identify the cream. But certainly the cream on top of the cream. Maybe in India, the cream on top of the cream is just the cream?
Singaporeans will have realised this over the past 2 decades. So why continue?
The question for Singapore is What global conditions are forcing Indians to be prioritised?
As said, it has become crystal clear that it is not Competence hierarchy. So what is it?
Estonia is producing far more genuises than India. Cypress too! Etc etc.
Why Indians for Singapore above anyone else?
Sellout
Its not as if only Indians are coming to work here and get citizenship. There are PRC/Taiwanese people too. I don't understand why you are asking why Indians have some sort of priority ticket when it comes to settling here. Why not , in the same breath, ask about the number of elite SAP schools in Singapore and ask why excess importance is being given to maintaining these sinocentric elite schools? What is so important about having such schools? They say its to enhance trade with China, but its not like you cannot trade with China without having SAP schools.
@@tkuz5422 China will be dealing with 🍌
@@tkuz5422 Recently, many Singaporeans were posting anti-America comments on Social media. The irony is that Singapore relies on the USA to sell them high grade military weapons and to give specialized training to RSAF fighter jet pilots. Come on, my fellow Singaporeans! Where is your sense of GRATITUDE towards our closest ally?
A dynamic and wealthy Singapore should benefit local Singaporean. If our people main source of income is from job, of course a direct competition will mean a life and death issue. Singapore government should bend over its back to back up Singaporean to some source of passive income which they could benefit from the influx of foreigners. A way of that is the rental income. However most Singaporean lives in HDB and can only own one flat. If we allow our local to buy additional flat then they will need the foreigners to keep on coming to secure a secondary income. Its an eco system. Presently only those already rich can have a secondary income because their private property allow them to do so without restriction. What is wrong to benefit Singaporean?
You had came from long way. That's why you are able to adopt and understand the important of cultural which had made Singapore today. When you open up for foreign talents in, and not forget also import those culture into the country. Will these imported culture more or less will change Singapore's so called its roots in future?
He know Singaporeans, and right the topics you lost on in Aljunied, 11 years down the road, back then you saw how angry we were, and 11 years on, I can vote, people are still angry with the problem of people coming here displacing us, and looking down on us.
CECA, you look at it how they are dividing Singapore. They simply form their own enclaves in condos in Tanjong Rhu and Changi. How does this link our economy, do they even meet actual Singaporeans to benefit us?
PS: Mr Yeo, was very fond of you back then. Just that Lim Hwee Hua handle my ward in a manner that many were unhappy, along with Cynthia Phua.
I doubt he will reply to you and why should he anyway!
@@nanhinting7447 he did shake my hand all those years ago in Aljunied, and I sat through his rally in Srgn Stadium, he knew people were angry.
All I can say is that if this is the present attitude, then don't need host your Meet the People Session in Aljunied, don't need bother come and shake hand. Behind Blk 401 the PAP kindergarten can close shop, don't need every few weeks distribute groceries.
That was those days that he shake your hands and that's the way of the politicians. It means nothing to him. Will he still remember you that is one thing. Nonetheless, he will never reply to you on your question unless you write to him personally. Will he dares to admit CECA was a mistake?
In my opinion, CECA is more for other reasons and Singapore has to give something in order to receive some kind of preferences. The government is not telling.
@@nanhinting7447 my comment mention nothing about a reply, only you harping on it. I more or less know what he'd say, and he also know more or less what the generic Singaporean thinks.
@@nanhinting7447 . You know? Can kindly explain?
Unfortunately we are not getting so much top talent to grow the economy and develop good jobs. But what we are getting is cheap “talent” displacing local jobs. George Yeo is a good thinker but even as an MP he was hardly on the ground which is why he lost the 2011 elections. As for IIT and IIM, they’ve been losing out on global rankings for the last few decades. They are not the graduates of top drawer from the 70s. So that’s that.
We can source from other countries not only just India isn't it n why india institute not German institute or other countries isn't it ....
The argumentative of getting the huge amount of CECA into Singapore. Is it a great policy of his. Till now the influx of Ceca is causing a huge Tsunami to our economic. He is still trying to arguing over it, that he did a great job.
6.58 - probably a translation error: it not "high class" Indians, i think he was referring to "high caste" Indians.
Indeed we have lost a great member of PAP because of the election processes at the time. Here is one guy who is very grounded in his faith, his own family and in his political endeavours. Still miss him.
So blame the ruling party that created the election system which backfired, making Singapore lost a good candidate.
If he was in a SMC one on one, he would've won, oh wait XD
You are so shallow and naive
@@MrBoliao98 He should just go away and let Vivian rules on foreign affair
@@bobafett5757
If Vivian be allowed, Sg will be in danger like Sri Lanka or india😂
OMG,oh no!!!😢😮
I just had rojak two hours ago and I can fully understand what GY is trying to say
Respect❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Such candid and genuine views and comments… JiaYou
We Singaporean Chinese are not angry at the Indians. We are angry at those stupid ministers who had signed the CECA with India. India has a population of 1.3 billions and Singapore only has about 3.5 millions. If we simply allow the 1.3 billion Indians to come here to work in any job, there will not be any job left for Singaporeans.
They will never tell you the truth as why they signed CECA. "FT" can bring in more good jobs. Is there any data these bastards create more good jobs?
A likeable and brilliant man. Holistically explained. Seems we are seeing less people of such values, wisdoms and humble in our politics. Perhaps the arrogance and pride with high salary make them think they can fly, see them as houseflies. They have better learn values and virtues.
Brilliant man!!!
I wonder how Singapore can really become a first world country with really progressive populace. I notice most of the time, Singaporeans just always have to listen to the same people like Tommy Koh, Kishore Mahbubani, George Yeo and few current ministers in all aspects of life. But the populace is not given any main stream media to voice their opinions.
A true gentleman... George Yeo and Kishore Mahbubani are two of Singapore's most misunderstood geopolitical thinkers. It's interesting to compare comments about them on TH-cam to comments on Reddit.
People on Reddit are calling them Tankies, CCP shills and other nonsense that they like to label anyone who doesn't constantly criticize China.
"Geopolitical thinkers" doesn't equate as able leaders.
@@nanhinting7447 Nothing was said about them as leaders. Please do not put words in my mouth.
Very straightforward....does not hold his word when is speaking the true sentiments felt by the people ....not as some who are speaking pleasing words. Glad that he wrote the book
Writing a book i some thing, saying is something. Observe the way he reply instead of monologue presentation. One will understand a man better in reply of issues, matters and questions. See deeper. The reviving is more cynical. Watch the show.
Always a pleasure listening to George. Pointed and frank.
He seems confused about that Pro statement
Timing of the book and timing of PE in 2023.
Mothership was founded by George Yeo.... Ownself interview ownself to sell book.
Good one. 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍
More and more videos featuring of George Yeo across Social Media. You know what this means. We're probably looking at our future president in our upcoming presidential elections.
a retired politician? think again.... words do not come cheap... in that land Politicians do not 'die' they metaphor ... then came alive. Seeing that much coverage of a retired Politician is amusing with the landscape of a small dot.
He is a worthy candidate definitely. Am not surprised albeit he claimed that he isn’t keen to be one at this juncture but that doesn’t rule out that he isn’t keen next year. 😳🤨😆
NOOOOOOOO hes time is up hes given chance during his political years so its best for him to move on and retired and remember hes voted out before so let the new generation lead this country and Halimah is a great President
@@philipchan1856 He has no quality and long gone from political world
As a Local, I can never totally agree that CECA Indians do not look down upon the local Indians.
So if it has to be a binary answer, from your statement, they look down on local Indians. Maybe not all, but the fact that they do is still something you need to keep in mind to ensure integration. As policy makers, the govt needs to ensure they hear out the local Indians plight in this or atleast advise how they can cope.
If not, it’s going to be like your cousin for whom you had to make room for in your room, who overstayed the hols and started living with you and starts calling the shots in your house and does so with the support of your parents.
@@slowframeclips2738 To ensure integration is not a binary effort. It takes two to tango.
A Singaporean who lives in Australia or elsewhere has to ensure that he or she should be the first one to pursue integration or cope with it, and not the otherwise. A tenant who stays in a home has to abide by the terms and conditions of the owner who is obligated to make some adjustments due to the rent he receives and not to completely accept the tenant's style of living.
@Iskandar Aziz can i ask why you used the word 'ah neh' please?... isn't that looking down on races within your own country
It's a human issue, not just Indians...and don't pretend you don't look down on anyone
@@chitchat3838 Do not pretend to be a justifiable individual. I have given my opinion in relation to the context, and there is no need for you to stereotype me.
So simplistically put, this matter of rampant racism of Singaporeans against foreigners! According to Mr George Yeo, ‘foreigners should respect ALL Singaporeans’, which is fair enough, but by the same token, shouldn’t all Singaporeans respect the foreigners in return? Respect commands respect, doesn’t it?
Rampant racism against foreigners? Respect begets respect. Since foreigners are guests in Singapore, they should show respect for their host country. Singaporeans have no problems with foreigners who respect our laws and culture and behave accordingly. However, the ones who come here with a superiority complex, feeling entitled or expecting special treatment are not welcome here. As GY said, they can pack up and go home.
‘Guests’ my foot. I’m not talking tourism here. But what to expect?! 🥴
@@1956Mariella I wasn’t referring just to tourists either. Unless a foreigner becomes a Singapore citizen or PR, he is technically a “guest” because he does not have the right to reside here long term. Maybe you should explain what you mean by rampant racism against foreigners here.
@@anchored555 oh shush 🤬 Exactly and LITERALLY. Expressing disdain against ‘foreigners’ who ARE lawfully here be it visitors or indefinitely, whether PR or citizens. The local mentality that all that doesn’t look Asian is not welcome.
Oh, I’m not referring here to those local ‘girls’ who spread legs to any newcomer as they think it’s ‘shiock’🤭🙃🥴 Those ‘girls’ are the ‘entry gate’ for not so kosher citizens. Idem and ibidem for Singaporean men ‘fishing’ in less developed countries with the hope they can buy cheap a servant cum mistress. 😅
I’m talking about discrimination in schools and workplaces, psychological torture, unpaid salary or CPF, indifference of authorities towards abuse, the list is very long. So don’t try and pull the wool over our eyes with the usual hypocrisy and wilful ignorance. If we are here LEGALLY, that means the respect should be mutual.
And why shouldn’t you respect the tourists who bring a big chunk of your bowl of rice??? Eh?
You are not more entitled only because you happened to be here two days before us. C’mon! Be sensible. Talk like this is very unbecoming.
Your country doesn't have any racism against foreigner? Tell us about it.
Well said about "pack up & go"
Now this is a spot on assessment.
He missed lots of blind spots
Insecurity of job being taken away is real.
I salute him
Talk about only upside of CECA...people are angry on the downside. But ouh well, life goes on
Mr. George Yeo use Rojak, best to describe Singaporean identity.
Life is not easy. Very tough.
This guy still around ?! 😄
Mr. George Yeo correctly notes that Singapore is a blend of several ethnic and cultural influences, but the inescapable truth is that Chinese culture is at the core of modern Singapore, which is not a bad thing.
Mothership. He said "High Caste", not "High Class". India caste system
I’m going to see you later this evening Mr Yeo. 😉🤙👍👍🙏
thoughtful and important advice
😌
At 06:30 his latent prejudices come to the fore, what he wants is IITians and IIM graduates to run their top companies in Singapore and does not want mid level graduates from second tier colleges from India taking away Singaporean jobs...he gives it a nationalistic twist by saying that if IITians and IIM graduates disrespect local Singapore-Indians they have to pack and go... so that second level Singapore ChInese(Han) get these jobs rather than Indians... Yeo wants to sound like a rational, just, fair man ... but he is NOT...and the fact he starts of by saying WE are not Racists tells me he is one...
It seems Mr George Yeo is still out of touch with the Singapore person in the street regarding CECA.
*If u are a Singaporean then be Pro Singapore and there is no need to speck off a hint about being ProChina or Pro any Commies so let always have a clear one track mind*
Pro-Singapore means deciding in line with, and prioritising, SG’s national interests - which is to be friends with both China and the US, and not take sides. All this talk about being pro-China/pro-CCP is simply mindlessly repeating propaganda buzzwords from western mainstream media. Ask yourself, why is it ok to be pro-US/West, but not ok to be pro-China? Being pro-West is assumed to be ok, but being pro-China isn’t? Now that is a one track mind. Neither the US or China is perfect, so we should not be automatically pro either, but make decisions based on the facts and circumstances in each specific situation. For example, Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan was a selfish, stupid, irresponsible and dangerous stunt that could possibly have triggered WW3. Do we automatically take sides with the US on this? Absolutely not.
@@anchored555 As a Democratic nation then you better be Pro USA and other Democratic countries and not Pro Communist so dont send out a wrong signal
@@anchored555 Stop overreacting about Pelosi visit cos her visit about Democracy and we must stand up to democratic nation like Taiwan
@@anchored555 Get yourself cleared up there that China is ruled by CCP while Taiwan is ruled by DPP and they both not the same so dont anyhow pro this and pro that cos its confusing just walk the straight line
Make Singaporeans understand that not their jobs are taken of but opportunities and the well being pf its citizens irrespective of race or religion R taken care of.
The Impression One gets is that He speaks as if he knows the answers to everything.
However, How much is He, really close to the Ground ?
Humble, Yes in Outward impression However has anyone engaged him in the private "Slash & Kill " Private Corporate Environment ?
Deceptions appear to continue,..... in my Opinion.
Written Without Prejudice
I agree BG Yeo is an intelligent man.
But I don’t fully agree with his assertion on the fallout of CECA, it is too simplistic.
Those he mentioned were already the principles guiding our foreign worker policy.
How many of those who huff and puff on the issue really understand what’s really going on? How many of them are ready and willing replacement for those position.
I am not disagreeing there are some who misuse the taking advantage of our friendly policy and environment and may have step overboard. Just like there are “snobbish” foreigner.
But why are we target Indian, because it’s CECA. We have many “snobbish” Ang Moh, Chinese living in our land for so long.
It is obviously to mount a political challenge to the existing government, to make them look bad. And this is exactly the perception of many commoners, that our government sided the foreign to exploit the locals. How naive and ridiculous!
And the aftermath has really blown out of proportion.
Politic is a science of manipulation, especially in the present era. It is dangerous if we put our guard down. Trust from foreign countries is our most precious currency. Our biggest asset is the quality of our leaders.
What we built and have may not last forever.
What’s destroy is impossible to regain.
Mr George Yeo - Not truth , Singaporeans do not like to be influenced by PRC way of life , their behaviour culture , PRC way of social interaction. Open your eyes. What is Singapore to foreigners , a place to take advantage or a place call home.
Mothership can u do a interviewer on content on giving missed call to other people Why are there people so sensitive when come to giving wrong missed call and so on. Especially missed call.
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Before Singapore opened up to the world like now, we were made up of 2nd/3rd generation Malay, Chinese, Indians and Eurasians who are just as much a part of the Singaporean identity as the majority. We must not forget this. With all due respect, any establishing of a Singaporean core must include the people of all these races.
@03:29 George Yeo did propose setting up an Islamic college.
He did say let each group say what do they want.
@@lstan6794George Yeo should propose that Malay should once again become lingua franca on the streets of singaporeans as it once was. One hardly hears Malay being spoken on the streets in an island that was the heartland of the Malay world. This Malay civilisation in Singapore came too an end during the century of humiliation here.
His facial expression is entertaining. Maciam things are so Complicated😅
George yeo is now a wise man,after leaving politics.
Mr George Yeo still has the charisma.
He has become a man that local Singaporeans love.
I hope he joins workers party next election to fight against the incumbent human beings.
Wise thinking n I think d majority of S'poreans too hv d same thought as u.
PAP should think twice before making new policy and plan
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Now Singapore core is Chinese Language and culture? I thought Singapore core is Chinese, Malay and Indian culture.. luckily he got boot out early
He also proposed Islamic college, are you pretending you didn't hear?
Singapore's core is made up of Singaporean Chinese, Singaporean Malays, Singaporean Indians, Singaporean Eurasiansp and Singaporean others.... PRs and pass holders are all foreigners...
The problem is Singaporeans feel the government has lost touch with the ground and worse doesn’t really care for their livelihoods, not convinced from our observation that we need to have so many dubious talents taking away our jobs. Further many suspect the government ‘s foreign talent program has a hidden agenda that undermines native Singaporeans.
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Something not right why he suddenly so many interviews?
Presidency?
China tekan sg so many times not enough? US ever tekan sg?
Oh yes, even tried to topple PAP government. You didn’t know CIA meddled in our domestic politics? Not just China & USA, other countries as well. Malaysia, Indonesia as well. You forgot ‘tiny red dot’? SG is Mahathir’s favourite bogeyman. 😂
Wow I didn’t know those 2 universities are better than Ivy leagues.
If these Indian universities are so good, why don’t send our scholars there to study. India is one of the earliest colonised countries to expose to western language, political system, educational system, etc but until today it is still a very backward country. Then how smart can the people be ?
The irony when nobody even wanted to study there speaks of how good it was…
He’s just defending his mistakes in ceca
Lower acceptance rate than ivy league, due to high population in India. Of course, how good the university isn't measured by acceptance rate.
It’s not that those 2 universities are better than Ivy League colleges.
It’s that the 1.4billion population wish that their offsprings make it through the doors of those 2. And they are the 2 best ones India has to offer. Considering that majority of the Indians can’t afford to send their kids to overseas for education, competition for places within is much more intense. Eg. England has a population of 60 plus million, and has a good collection of reputable universities well recognised worldwide, US has a population of 330 million, and has also some renowned universities. Though they opened up some allocations to overseas students, the pressure to get into each is less intense than as compared to the 2 Indian universities having to take in the cream of the crop from a population of 1.4b. And with a much bigger young population as compared to other countries, competition for space in the elite education is huge. Henceforth, the statement from George Yeo.
does he ever give a straight answer, or his solutions, or his party's solution, or any steps they have taken?
He don't give wrong answer get into trouble is his point.
Omg he still around???? Thought he is out of the limelight???
Honestly as human being the country is our root.. We asked ourself if the livelihood of commoner man majority true blue Singaporean is unstable, ask the leadership, why their position is protected from ft last 20,are they the only group deserving this privilege ?? My question is?? Their position regardless good or bad times no impact.. It is reality.. As singaporean human is it fair or just??? 🤔 🤔 Think and feel through the eye of your heart as human being. Our heart eye will never lie..only the mind n mouth lie when you speak and do to favour yourself and minority high above your pocket and job done deal and using majority being sacrifice as we observed from 1997 to 2019. Study the statistics, the data analytics and population movement, all these data will not lie, only they don't tell u the truth. And the rationale behind. The world is scary when majority or middle class population 70% survival depend on top 10% of these leadership decision which does not affect their livelihood but impact common man lot. How can someone make decision for u on ground level when they don't live on the ground. Just like telling angel in heaven to mgr earth human.. So great disparity and stupidity.Just like asking A group of leadership never doing begging for money on the ground and teaching the common man on the ground how to beg.. 😂 😂 🤣 🤣 A laughing stock as humanity. Only realised after 20 years the greatest laughingstock..
Very well said. Most shared your feelings. LKY don't call Singaporeans daff for nothing!
My neighbour office many CECA and very Yaya. They speak American accented English but the mess they made in the toilet is really like hell… I really empathise those people working with/ for them… they really are not here to accept our culture…
Some yaya some good. Just like all other FTs.
Should not discriminate people lei
Well, a lot of our PMETs are taxi drivers and Grab drivers etc despite being graduate from NUS and NTI, which are high in world universities ranking.
Why so? Can't these PMETs take on these high paying jobs that allows the CECA folks from renting high rental condos in Spore?
@@lekchunhan2186 So u are saying only the ceca taking up the Pmet jobs? Ang Moh & others giving out jobs?
If u don't learn new skills & adapt to the constant changes of course die la.
If government don't allow FTs to work here then why would any company invest in SG? How can the MNCs here get global talent?
What do u think will happen to the property market?
SG got no resources so depend on FTs & MNCs to invest here.
@@SG-he4cy go to the condo belts in many part of Spore, especially the East, and see for yourself, the number of these folks are overwhelming.
They are replacing Ang Mo and others.
Why?
Because Spore PMETs are not as competent?
@@lekchunhan2186 Yes most of the condos are filled with FTs (various origins). If locals want to compete, upgrade the skills not just complaint.
Do u know nowadays in top US MNCs just to survive (forget promotion), one must automate processes & cannot do repeated task daily? The strongest will survive as usual.
George Yeo is as out of touch with the ground as his PAP friends. Few years ago, mainstream media interviewed a Malay siivercab driver who earned S$7000 per month. So, is he a millionaire now? Or he has switched to become a private hire car driver and is earning S$10,000 per month now? Do you think the mainstream media would interview him again?
We continue like our Honour Mr G Yeo. 🎉
lol uhm okay. How do you expect us not to be angry and still accept them with open arms when they fill the better (perhaps define as better paying/ better benefits) jobs and then they themselves hire more Indians. I mean just look at group photos of our local bank lols… well sir of course you think we’re just angry and love to complain but that’s cos you had it easy. They didn’t snatch ur opportunities, ur rice bowl and do shit to u at work. And please just let NTU be NTU, I rly dw to be alumni of a SAP uni. If I wanted to be part of a Chinese uni, I would have gone to China. And how do u differentiate bright and able from not good? There loads of shitty ones that look down on Singaporeans (in front of Singaporeans mind you) and not just Singaporean Indians. So many ain’t even from those two unis u mentioned and uhm I know one that didn’t even go to uni, can’t speak English and can’t be understood but got to AVP level from contract so yeah.. I can really only agree with us not exactly being racist but angry. Yes. Angry.
You will be branded as "Xenophobic" if you complain to much!
He pushed for the signing of CECA
Long before ceca, SG generously give out WP and also PR until recently. How do you think population jumped from 2.5 to 5.5 million in short time. Not ceca.
At least we know who is behind CECA..we have the world biggest concentration from these 2 colleges..people like Ramesh....
That guy who dont respect singaporean or security guard as authority ... he still here though and message is he is invincible that nothing can forced him out...he has higher powers?
Tell me more about Ramesh. What have he done🤷♂️
What is a Singaporean identity? Alot of C don't even let minority race people enter their houses - the very people they have lived with for 50+ years and claim to be in racial harmony with.
There is no 'singapore identity' and there will never be. Its just a busy shopping centre port city where everyone ignores and tolerates each other and gets too busy with overwork. The people in the country will never accept each other for who they are.
What do you mean by entering their houses? The physical act of visiting the domicile, or being included in the family by way of marriage?
@@terence_k erm everything? Rental space, events, marriage the list goes on. Because they want to be insular. Nothing can be done.
@@tkuz5422 why would anyone let anybody enter their house for no reason? If they are close friends I don’t see any issue. In fact, I’ve invited pretty much my army buddies into my house, and vice versa. We eat, drink, smoke, joke, play together for decades.
My sons the same to their friends. Maybe you are the issue?
To the extend, when my Muslims friend don’t mind using my cutlery, tablewares and utensils, we ate together at my place too. Just need to make sure they are not served haram food that’s all. It’s all about respect.
@@vennsim71 extent*
*Ah Yeo one confused man with wishy washy philosophy*
Another gilb talker having the limelight, most likely going to parachute into somewhere soon. Let us see…
Talked a lot but none of them is ever on the ground to serve the citizens wholeheartedly. Keep bringing in those CECA talents you spoke of in and replace locals. I hoped some day they would even take over the parliament, that would be a great sight to behold.
With his credentials, obviously he can parachute into anywhere he wants. He has retired from politics and has reiterated on many occasions he has no intention to contest in Singapore ever again. Why would he? He is earning much more in the private sector now, has more freedom and has no need to listen to ingrates who is no longer a concern of his in Singapore anymore.
Why do u try to explain what's a citizen's sovereign right to demand for a good job
Damn..now I feel like eating rojak
If George yeo is the Pm. We will be in another level
Another level of hell?
*Honestly many would not want to hear anything political from a retired politician cos you were given the chance during your prime but that time is no longer now so just move on and make peace*
I disagree. It’s like saying OK Boba you are young and strong so we listen to you. When you are old, we shut you up in a nursing home and you don’t matter anymore. George Yeo is widely respected and highly regarded for his wisdom and insights. Won’t hurt to listen to his opinions and make your own conclusions. Isn’t that true?
@@CalvinK300 When your given time to preach and lead are up and way long overdue so please step away and let the new generation of leaders to take the spotlight cos too much mouth will spoilt the broth
@@CalvinK300 Fully disagree if you are highly regarded for wisdom and insights then you will not have been voted out cos majority already spoken back then so please go away
@@bobafett5757 we can disagree of course.
@@CalvinK300 Nope we cannot disagree when the writings already on the wall so please be in line with me
Singaporean not angry they will vote the oppostion party
If anything, the PAP has, of late, proven quite inept at dealing with change and the unexpected. From the miscarriage of the Neptune Orient Lines to the blunders in geopolitics, from the failed GIC investment in the UBS to the inability to boost labour productivity, from the interminable train system breakdowns to the series of HDB lift mishaps, from the Little India riot debacle to outbreaks of diseases, PAP's leadership has been tested and found manifestly deficient.
The very last thing that our nation needs is continued one-party rule.
Food for thought: Is anywhere else that much better? What is the benchmark? Is the grass always greener on the other side?
There will always be room for improvements, but looking beyond that, the question we must ask ourselves is, what can we as individuals do to change things.
There will always be a one-party rule because it's either the PAP ruling or the opposition ruling, it will always be one party ruling. Everybody will always find faults with the one up there.
hahaha its testament to their success that u can only complain abt these minor issues . look at the rest of the world!
Le siao ah gong simi lanjiao?
Hi, I don't think you quite understand what you are talking about when you said failed investments by GIC.
Do you work in finance (buy-side) particularly? GIC reduced its stake in UBS because its business strategy no longer reflects what GIC desires in its investments.
Like with any investment, GIC assumes risks in its holdings and its only natural that some of them 'fail'.
Most Singaporeans don't seem to understand how blessed they are to have such a govt which holds clear majority and is actually trying it's best to do good.