# PM Wong: Singaporeans will always remain the majority in Singapore

https://mins.news/en/video/29819

- CNA, 2026-08-23 13:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NaM5_mSUTA

> Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the Singapore government will always ensure that Singaporeans remain the majority in the country. He said foreign manpower will continue to be welcomed in a careful and controlled manner to complement the local workforce and support the economy as the birthrate declines and the population ages.

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