If you were the education minister, what would you change about Singapores education system?

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Give education grants and scholarships to locals first. Based on merit of course. Sure we can extend it to foreigners and etc to grow. But I would keep it 80% local 20% foreigner. Why? Education is mother flipping expensive. Also let's ask the bigger question. What is the true purpose of education in Singapore? Is it to develop a competent workforce? What is a competent workforce? Is it being english speaking? is it being english and mandarin speaking too? Is it being able to do math quickly? Is it problem solving? Is it navigating a career? Is it being able to hold a job for more than a year? The current landscape is debatable. Primary to secondary to tertiary education. Ending at that point, is the person competent enough to work? Does having a degree make the person competent? If let's say the purpose of education is to develop a workforce, great. Next question would be what kind of workforce is it? *shrugs*

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