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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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