This is not just about the loss of PRs or citizens. Singapore is one of the most expensive places in the world to live in.<p>More people in SG are choosing to marry later, have kids later, or have fewer kids. Many people register a marriage just to qualify for subsidised HDB housing, get that out of the way and focus on their careers.<p>Talking about children, schools and universities are highly subsidised for citizens, and somewhat discounted for PRs. For example [1] a citizen admitted to the National University of Singapore to study engineering pays $8,200 (about US$6,050) a year vs the $38,200 a year that an international student without any subsidies would pay.<p>This differentiation is even more marked for primary and secondary schools and junior colleges [2] for example a citizen pays $0 in primary school fees while a foreigner pays up to $775++ a month. A permanent resident attending secondary school pays $400 a months vs about $20-25 for a citizen.<p>This is a direct incentive for citizens to have more children, but also discourages PRs and foreigners from having children in SG, or to remain in SG for a long time if they don't plan to become citizens.<p>Healthcare is also subsidised for citizens, you are covered by the CPF (pension scheme) MediShield plan, or a linked insurance policy, whereas PRs pay more and non-PRs have no CPF coverage.<p>In my experience, what you're seeing here is a readjustment towards a new normal, nothing alarming, and probably what was planned all along.<p>[1] NUS tuition fees: <a href="https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/administrative-policies-procedures/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees" rel="nofollow">https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/administrative-policies-pro...</a><p>[2] MOE school fees: <a href="https://www.moe.gov.sg/financial-matters/fees" rel="nofollow">https://www.moe.gov.sg/financial-matters/fees</a>