How Threats From external forces become a challenge to Singapore in maintaining its multi ethnic society?

Question

i need alot of information. THE LONGER the better!!

Answer 1

Let me see. .

you don't actually get caned by chewing gum. .

and a 'certain government' don't actually force people to get together. It is more like encouraging everyone to work together. I mean, without harmony there will be no peace. It is because During the past the these racial riot, fight between one races against another fo example erm. . Maria Hertogh riot? The Hock Lee bus riot or something like that. Please don't get me started on these. I don't really pay attention during History and Social Studies lesson.

Anyway, bout your question. .If you see or watch news about terrorist, riot and etc. You see, Singapore does not want the same thing to happen to them. They want to ensure safety for all citizen. .to provide a good enviroment for us to live. It is because we are made up of different people(races), we see this as a challenge. A challenge to test are how we can stay harmony regardless or races or religion so as to avoid riots and such. It is also to ensure that we can work together no matter how different we are, to trust one another.

The government also want to make sure that Singapore will be kept clean to ensure a good enviroment for tourist and other to visit. And yes I'm refering to "caned for chewing gum". Bubble gum is baned because of some irresponsible people who stuck it under table and littering it(yes, i just included myself). .

ANyway. . did I answer your question? Because I'm not sure myself. . are a Singaporean?

Answer 2

I haven'r read up a lot on its history (I was browsing through the History chapter on the Lonely Planet book on Singapore yesterday) but there were various clashes held in the 1960s regarding race - Chinese, Indian, Malay, and some form of government control "forced" all of them to get along.

And Singapore, being such an exemplary environment to live and work in, is getting more expatriate workers also, I imagine. I don't know if that's a "threat" per se, or if it's viewed as a challenge - I will be in Singapore later this year, I'll ask that question. In the meantime, you might want to look up at www.lonelyplanet.com and look for sources for Singapore - it may lead you to other more sources regarding your question. (I was reading it as a traveler, not a historian or researcher.)

You may also want to get in touch with the Singapore Tourism Board, you can interact with them and ask them how the situation is (not to mention, get a glimpse of their fantastic website!)

Good luck!

Answer 3

Singapore has a multi-ethnic society????

That's the place where they cane you for chewing gum in public.

Here you go, kid:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographic...

Answer 4

http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/speeches/200...

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resource...

http://www.ips.org.sg/reports/erp_2002/r...

http://www.questia.com/googleScholar.qst...