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Mr Khaw conveniently forgot to mention that the 'reality in the workplace' is exactly what the PAP created for us. But ignoring that fact for the sake of argument - can 'right attitude' alone really overcome all the obstacles set out for Singaporeans today? -------------------------------- Youth can thrive with the right attitude: Khaw By Teo Xuanwei, TODAY | Posted: 30 May 2011 0637 hrs National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan SINGAPORE: Stiff competition posed by foreigners is a reality youths entering the workforce today have to face in a globalised world. But Singaporeans have little cause for concern if they have the "right attitude", National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said at a dialogue session on Sunday. The session, which was attended by 230 youths, was organised by the Sembawang GRC youth executive committees. Drawing reference to the national drive for higher productivity, Mr Khaw said the right skills, training and attitude will keep Singaporeans ahead of the game when asked how Singapore youths can stay relevant in the labour market with the influx of foreign students. "Our education system is not bad ... we have made leaps and bounds. So I don't think we need to feel diffident. We can win, we can compete but we must have the right attitude," he said. Mr Khaw noted how early migrants had overcome the country's resource-scarce conditions through sheer grit, to transform the Republic into a modern nation admired by the world over. "We must be prepared to work hard and if we stay united, the future will continue to be better for Singapore. This, I am confident." This was crucial as less developed economies, such as Vietnam, have shown that they are hungrier for success and are willing to work harder, he added. Mr Khaw also gave the assurance that the Government has heard the feedback from Singaporeans about the number of foreigners here and reiterated the message that it will calibrate the pace of allowing them in. But he reiterated that slowing the rate of influx has its downsides. With fewer foreigners to bolster the tight labour market here, economic growth, and consequently, job opportunities and wages will be impacted. - TODAY