well, you really know the point already.
A 'few' people abused the system, with bogus marriages and what is described as 'economic migration'.. so the government quickly realized that they needed to toughen up and impose more stringent checks and balances.. and of course messing things up for the 'ordinary, tax paying, law abiding citizen'.
In doing so they will chop of the hand that feeds them (the government), the honest hardworking citizen will find ways to avoid tax, perhaps move aboard, and leave the place in an even bigger mess (why is it so easy to import crack cocaine, but not wifes )..
Anyhow, you need to do something about it - complaining wont get you anywhere.. Tomorrow I'm applying for a job in singapore (got the job spec already, interview with the agent..).