How Important Is a Sense of History in Shaping the Future of Singapore's Society?
Essay [2007]
Qns 6. How important is a sense of history in shaping the future of Singapore's society?
Singapore is without a doubt, a diversified nation with many different cultures and races. Contrary to the popular belief of difference leading to antagonism, Singapore is perhaps one of the few countries globally to welcome people despite their variable backgrounds and still remain collectively competitive. Indeed, credit is due to Singapore's society past or present, had been seen to be shaped with a strong sense of history in mind, in order for the country to progress for the past 4 decades. This development has proven to be of utmost priority in the society moving forward, taking into consideration our multi-diversified nation with a myriad of cultures and races of the population, to the separation with Malaysia and, with us, and the unsavouring aspects of previous modes of governance. It has definitely help served as a guiding light for constituents in Singapore's society to embark on future endeavours, socially, economically and politically.
With the current goal of hitting a 6.9million strong population, the government certainly has to ensure that Singapore is able to retain its own dynamic core of those of which are born and bred here locally, while embracing new immigrants to reach the parameter. With that in mind, having a sense of history may allow Singapore in attaining their targetted population number size without leaving any individual out, based on how it has managed previously with its population and interest groups. Many locals have expressed their disapproval to the government's way of increasing the population size by liberalizing in terms of the immigrants policies. To that, the government has thoughtfully planned their policies such that it allows optimal interaction among the people in the Singapore society. After the upsetting Mariah Hertogh riot in the 1960s, it had certainly left the Singapore population a deep impression and a take-away
Qns 6. How important is a sense of history in shaping the future of Singapore's society?
Singapore is without a doubt, a diversified nation with many different cultures and races. Contrary to the popular belief of difference leading to antagonism, Singapore is perhaps one of the few countries globally to welcome people despite their variable backgrounds and still remain collectively competitive. Indeed, credit is due to Singapore's society past or present, had been seen to be shaped with a strong sense of history in mind, in order for the country to progress for the past 4 decades. This development has proven to be of utmost priority in the society moving forward, taking into consideration our multi-diversified nation with a myriad of cultures and races of the population, to the separation with Malaysia and, with us, and the unsavouring aspects of previous modes of governance. It has definitely help served as a guiding light for constituents in Singapore's society to embark on future endeavours, socially, economically and politically.
With the current goal of hitting a 6.9million strong population, the government certainly has to ensure that Singapore is able to retain its own dynamic core of those of which are born and bred here locally, while embracing new immigrants to reach the parameter. With that in mind, having a sense of history may allow Singapore in attaining their targetted population number size without leaving any individual out, based on how it has managed previously with its population and interest groups. Many locals have expressed their disapproval to the government's way of increasing the population size by liberalizing in terms of the immigrants policies. To that, the government has thoughtfully planned their policies such that it allows optimal interaction among the people in the Singapore society. After the upsetting Mariah Hertogh riot in the 1960s, it had certainly left the Singapore population a deep impression and a take-away