posted by chia chong yu

This is a article by Channel News Asia titled Singaporeans need to change their mindset towards narruage,

According to the artictle, a change in mindset is needed in the attitude of Singaporeans towards marriage, said Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Major General (NS) Chan Chun Sing.
He added that while the government can drive a pro-family environment, it is up to the people to believe in the "intangible ideals" of marriage.

He said this at the Family Day Out Carnival at this year's National Family Celebrations, which saw more youth participation.
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who was also at the event, said employers should also play a part by putting in place pro-family policies at the workplace. He also highlighted the role of community and commercial providers in offering family support services.

Lim Soon Hock, Co-Chairperson of the National Family Celebrations organising committee, said: "We are seeing a lot of youths participating in this family day out. And they're here with their families, with their grandparents. Some of them are even with their younger siblings.
"So I think in terms of getting our youth engaged in the family scene and as key stakeholders for future families, I'm particularly delighted."

It is a sign of hope amidst a recent gloomy statistic that fewer people are getting married. While the government promises to play its part in helping more Singaporeans settle down in families, it also boils down to attitudes.

As the month-long celebrations draw to a close, the National Family Celebrations organising committee hopes the younger generation will continue to recognise the roles they play in their families.

In my opinion, the fact that fewer people are getting married in Singapore is truly a sad thing, for Singapore needs more native people to provide for their own talents, rather than having to hire foreign talents.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1137193/1/.html