Due to:
- perceived erosion of Singaporean identity
- difference in norms and values of immigrants
Singaporeans expressed fears over issues such as:
- fears that new immigrants → have not sufficiently integrated → leaving them uncomfortable with increased number of foreigners
- social cohesion has been weakened
- increased competition over resources What are the Experiences and Effects of Living in a Diverse Society Main Note
survey showed → 73.2% of SG believed → job opportunities will be reduced for local born Singaporeans if there were more immigrants. 55.8% also believed → Govt attracted immigrants to Singapore at expense of locals