Singapore Med J 2013; 54(11): 604-605; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013234
Developing Singapore as an international medical centre
Ngiam TD
SUMMARY
Thank you for giving me the great privilege of addressing SMA members, doctors and members of the medical profession. In fact, the first time I spoke to a group of doctors was at a meeting organised by the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Singapore, but I think you’ve given me a larger platform to convey my thoughts today.
In a Straits Times article in January 2013, I enjoined Singaporeans to forget first world hype. It is a complete delusion on our part to think that Singapore can become a first world city alongside New York, London, Tokyo, and in the near future, Shanghai. It will be more realistic for us to aim to be a leading second-upper tier city like Zurich, Boston, Sydney, Tel Aviv and Hong Kong. I think that in the world of global competition, we must know our place and compete with our strong points.
Singapore Med J 2013; 54(11): 604-605; http://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2013234
