Once again, the word “foreign talent” which is conceived by the Govt needs more explanation. I’ve seen foreigners who work as CASHIERS in 7 eleven and Mc Donalds. ANY local Singaporean can easily take these menial jobs. You don’t need any talent to restock empty shelves.
Foreign workers who are educated, are robbing jobs meant for Singaporeans because simply, they demand a much, MUCH LOWER SALARY. So at the end of the day it’s ALL ABOUT MONEY. It’s NOT about whether Singaporeans being able do the job or not.
However, I do agree with his statement “But without them, the jobs will not be there to begin with.” With most of the manufacturing jobs going to China and India, Singapore can’t make its money like how it used to. So, to stay afloat, it has to bring in cheap workers, to cut cost and keep things running.
To further aggravate the problem, the Govt have also created an environment that is anti-family. The Govt have this mindset that economic success cannot exist together with a comfortable, positive environment that encourages marriage and family life.
Not taking this balance seriously will result in a decline in birth rates. To me this is raw common sense, a problem that is avoidable.
I remember LKY did mention that the ruling party, PAP, will not be in charge forever. When that happens, the way for the next set of leaders new leader to solve this over reliance of cheap foreign labor (not Singaporeans being talented enough) is …
1) To create a positive environment for Singaporeans to marry and have families again. And that means a complete overhaul of the workforce. Singaporean adults spend a minimal of 8 hours at their jobs. The Govt needs to come up with SOLID rules for the employers not to mistreat employees and treat them like beasts of burden.
2) Cut excessive spending like minister’s pay. Stop being insecure and paranoid and cut down on military expense. Lower the price of the HDB – Pasir Ris flats reaching the 1 million mark just means severe incompetence.
3) ONLY when the birth rates start to increase, the new Govt needs to shed the excess foreign workers. Foreign workers should be informed that their stay in SG is not permanent on the get go.
4) Only after a positive, less stressful environment has been reached, the new Govt must promote and encourage locals to aim to be entrepreneurs. Explain to students; searching for jobs comes second… Creating jobs on the other hand, must be their top priority. And this must start in schools. That literature class of yours, do not benefit anybody. Take advantage of globalization and make use of the cheap labor from India and China. An iPhone app that takes USD 10k to build requires USD$4k by a foreign programmer. I did this before so I know 
Lawyers don’t make good leaders,
Evil Bunny!