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Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said Thursday that the city state cannot allow dual citizenships as yet. Teo claimed Singapore is not ready for such lenient laws. Dual citizenship will not serve the long-term goals of Singapore.
“Singapore is a small and young nation. It is all the more important that we are clear that our citizens have a long-term commitment to building a future together here,” Teo said in the parliament.
Teo maintained that foreigners are only granted citizenship because they are expected to plan their future in Singapore. It is reason enough to let go their foreign nationality.
“Allowing Singaporeans to retain or acquire a second citizenship is unlikely to enhance that commitment but could dilute it,” he said.
On the other hand, Singapore has announced an increase in medical and dental benefits for civil servants from next month. According to Teo, who is also the minister in charge of the civil service, civil servants can now claim up to $350 a year for outpatient expenses.
The Public Service Division recognizes that some officers may need more than $350 for their outpatient medical needs so the government will raise the annual claim limit to $500. But, the additional $150 will be given only on a reimbursement basis.
The Singaporean government will now subsidize 85 per cent of dental bills, up from the current 50 per cent. The annual cap will also rise from $70 to $120, which will be closer to market practices. The changes will also apply to statutory board employees and reemployed civil servants.
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