The format for the discussion about immigration was different to that of the live call-in. It was to be an open-air meeting within the grounds of the presidential palace. The timing and location of the meeting was announced on Channel 11 and all were welcome to attend subject to security and safety-related restraints.
Beaurharnais said that it was too early to adopt a pro-immigration policy. He said that Jakarta’s administration was very young and needed time to settle before encouraging people to live in SA. Jakarta said that he felt that SA was under populated given its size and wealth. Further privatizations would create plenty of funds to help deal with any problems associated with the mass immigration that he hoped to see. Anglesey suggested that immigration should be subject to immigrants taking out an appropriate form of health insurance (takaful) in order to avoid undue strain on SA’s tax funded hospitals and clinics. Lubang agreed and said that the bait-ul-maal could offer loans to pay for such insurance.
“Where will the immigrants live?” queried Beauharnais.
Falkland said that, “People who are living well elsewhere will not come here without arranging acceptable accommodation first. As for those who are escaping from miserable lives then we can help them.”
“But how?” asked Beauharnais.
“For a start we could call off the demolition of the old military housing unit in this city,” said Falkland.
“We can also remove all planning restrictions on building/re-building of properties so long as it entails no violation of anyone’s pre-existing rights,” said Jakarta.
“We can also sell off government owned land,” said Lubang. “This will make available both space and funds and will demonstrate a genuine commitment to immigration.”
After further discussion and input from the attendees Beauharnais’ concerns were allayed and he set off to implement the new immigration policies.”
Beaurharnais said that it was too early to adopt a pro-immigration policy. He said that Jakarta’s administration was very young and needed time to settle before encouraging people to live in SA. Jakarta said that he felt that SA was under populated given its size and wealth. Further privatizations would create plenty of funds to help deal with any problems associated with the mass immigration that he hoped to see. Anglesey suggested that immigration should be subject to immigrants taking out an appropriate form of health insurance (takaful) in order to avoid undue strain on SA’s tax funded hospitals and clinics. Lubang agreed and said that the bait-ul-maal could offer loans to pay for such insurance.
“Where will the immigrants live?” queried Beauharnais.
Falkland said that, “People who are living well elsewhere will not come here without arranging acceptable accommodation first. As for those who are escaping from miserable lives then we can help them.”
“But how?” asked Beauharnais.
“For a start we could call off the demolition of the old military housing unit in this city,” said Falkland.
“We can also remove all planning restrictions on building/re-building of properties so long as it entails no violation of anyone’s pre-existing rights,” said Jakarta.
“We can also sell off government owned land,” said Lubang. “This will make available both space and funds and will demonstrate a genuine commitment to immigration.”
After further discussion and input from the attendees Beauharnais’ concerns were allayed and he set off to implement the new immigration policies.”
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