Vulcann 6th Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1185735/1/.html About 1,200 Singaporeans renounce citizenship annually in last 5 years Posted: 28 February 2012 1407 hrs ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 28, 2012 Author Share February 28, 2012 (edited) About 6,000 folks gave up citizenships in 5 years for various reasons. Not sure the 300 naturalized citizens who surrendered their pink ICs were per year basis or overall figure in 5 years. Would be interesting to know what was the increase of citizens from the foreigner pool for the same period. Edited February 28, 2012 by Vulcann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 lucky sods . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rncw 5th Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 if those can migrate to elsewhere, think they dun give a hoot about your over-priced HDB lah... but then, the pappy would be happy with new citizens that can vote for them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackRabbit 3rd Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyfitms Twincharged February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 From CNA: [url="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1185735/1/.html"]"All Singapore citizens and permanent residents who own HDB flats will have to sell their properties if they renounce their citizenship or cease to be permanent residents. There are no exceptions to this rule." - CNA/fa[/color] I didnt know abt this.. if it's true then how come my friends who are PR in Aussie (worked there for over 10 yrs) are still holding onto their HDB? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 possibly 300 out of 1200 are naturalised citizens who gave up SG citizenship to get to other countries..using SG as a springboard..that is a whopping 25%!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 I didnt know abt this.. if it's true then how come my friends who are PR in Aussie (worked there for over 10 yrs) are still holding onto their HDB? Because they didnt renounce their citizenship; they are just PRs in Australia, and still citizens here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 Can we STOP using the term Sinkies! You do not hear Hongkonger calling themselves Hongkies. Its a very deteriorating term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alim 1st Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 (edited) deleted Edited February 28, 2012 by Alim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 ...Its a very deteriorating term. you mean derogatory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 you mean derogatory Ok, my bad. Yap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unidentified 1st Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 I'd like to know how many of those 6000 admit they made a mistake I've heard of two families who wish they hadn't left. my melayu neighbour who is also a ex-spf regular retired and went to live in malaysia. he says got bumi benefits and everything cheaper.and i think he renounce his sinkieship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackRabbit 3rd Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 I'd like to know how many of those 6000 admit they made a mistake I've heard of two families who wish they hadn't left. I know of several friends and relatives know living happily (some gave up citizenship, some stay as PR) in Australia New Zealand Canada USA Last count more than 15 families I know of have migrate - since 15 to 5 years ago - and none of them have returned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1668 Neutral Newbie February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 300 renounced citizenship ....... how come their screening so bad one? should not give citizenship in the first place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk65 1st Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 Can we STOP using the term Sinkies! You do not hear Hongkonger calling themselves Hongkies. Its a very deteriorating term. its only those few who choose to use this word again and again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonjst 3rd Gear February 28, 2012 Share February 28, 2012 I know of several friends and relatives know living happily (some gave up citizenship, some stay as PR) in Australia New Zealand Canada USA Last count more than 15 families I know of have migrate - since 15 to 5 years ago - and none of them have returned. Majority cannot afford to migrate , otherwise the figure will be 10x higher lah . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 28, 2012 Author Share February 28, 2012 (edited) I'd like to know how many of those 6000 admit they made a mistake I've heard of two families who wish they hadn't left. I think no one will know if any of the 6,000 regretted their decisions unless they share with us publicly. Giving one's citizenship is a big decision which cannot be taken lightly. As we do not allow dual citizenship, once one surrenders his pink IC ( not up lorry hor! ) there is no way to turn back as our dear govt has made it clear that anyone who renounces the Singapore citizenship but wishes to get it back will be treated like other foreigners by going through a lengthy due process with no guarantee of obtaining it. Edited February 28, 2012 by Vulcann ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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