By Kimberly Spykerman

FOREIGNERS were the hot topic at a community dialogue session chaired by Law Minister K. Shanmugam at the Queenstown Community Centre yesterday together with five other Members of Parliament.

At the dialogue, which drew a crowd of about 250, comprising grassroots leaders, residents and students, Mr Shanmugam said Singaporeans must have 'a certain broad-mindedness and spirit of humanity' to welcome foreigners here.

This came as a response to a member of the audience who asked if the Government was too focused on economic growth which may compromise opportunities for locals here.

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