Integration Attempts in Singapore

There are limits on the total percentage of a block or neighbourhood that may be occupied by a certain ethnicity. Once these limits are reached, no further sales to the affected groups are allowed. This statement describes ___.

• EIP

• PCMR

• GRC

By only allowing a maximum of 5% of a different race in a neighbourhood and a maximum 8% is in each HDB block, the EIP to trying to ___.

• ...promote diversity in living space and stop the formation of ethnic enclaves.

• ...encourage people to bond with their neighbours.

• ...provide racially balanced neighbours so that you know their existence.

• ...create a ONE Singapore

Explain how community support promotes the integration of new citizens.

Reorder the sentences in the PEEL format.

• In Singapore, community support promotes the integration of new immigrants through grassroots organisations.

• Grassroots organisations promote social cohesion through community bonding activities. They also raise awareness and help carry out Government programmes.

• For example, the CIF Community Integration Fund organises projects like creating the SG Sauce app to provide users with info on the SG way of life.

• In this way, new citizens can use the app to experience things like Singlish, local food, our history and heritage.

• As a result, community initiatives contribute to integration by facilitating meaningful interactions between the peoples in SG.

PCMR refers to the Presidential Council For ___ Rights.

• Minority

• Malay

• Majority

• Mandarin

Which policy ensures that laws passed do not discriminate against any racial or religious groups in Singapore?

• PCMR

• EIP

• GRC

• Laicite

For example, some Singaporeans feel that large numbers of new citizens erode our identity by not fitting in. This is especially so for new citizens who cannot speak _______ well.

In your opinion, which policy best promotes integration in Singapore?

• EIP

• PCMR

• GRC

• Bilingual Policy

• Naturalisation Initiatives

Complete the quote: Children who learn another language are better able to connect with people and relate to their ethnic customs and traditions. “Learning your ___ ___ is about survival and knowing who we are".

How many languages (including dialect) can you speak?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5 and above

What is true about this book?

• It is taught through Mother Tongue

• It is a compulsory subject in Primary School

• It was instrumental in my learning and understanding of my culture

• It enhanced my communication skills and chances of employment

• It focuses on moral values and citizenship