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In the speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said: "But if we succumb to the temptation to  close our doors, we will surely end up hurting ourselves. Our economy will stagnate, Singaporeans will have fewer rather than more job opportunities, and the country's long-term prospects will be endangered." (Lee, 2022). I agree with this part of the speech to a certain extent as there are drawbacks of not wanting to open Singapore's economy to the rest of the world. However, I do feel there are certain consequences of immigration that need to be taken into consideration. A point I would like to raise is that we need to carefully manage the flow of immigration into Singapore. Using recent reports of tensions between Singaporeans and non-Singaporeans, I argue that a lot of work is required in order to balance the needs of the national  economy whilst maintaining societal harmony.

Lee Hsien Loong (2022, 25 March), "PM Lee Hsien Loong at the Opening of Dyson's new global headquarters at St James Power Station".

Identify one issue from the required reading (speech by PM Lee). Based on that issue, state a position (i.e. your argument). Develop and substantiate your  position/argument with relevant and accurate information, reasons, and analysis.

Defining the argument

• State your argument clearly

• Explain key terms and concepts in your argument

• Identify an issue from the assigned reading

• Discuss the link between the assigned reading's issue and any concept / issue