Why is there Greater Diversity in Singapore today?

Why do we need to attract people to migrate to Singapore?

• To support industrialisation

• To counter brain drain

• To counter the effects of declining population

• To ensure that Singapore has a larger military.

Who were the targets of Singapore's immigration policy shortly in 1965, shortly after Singapore's independence?

• Low-skilled foreign workers

• Highly skilled foreign workers

• International students

• High net worth individuals

Who were the target of Singapore's immigration policy in the 1990s?

• Low skilled foreign worker

• Highly skilled foreign worker

• International students

• High net worth individuals

Who were the target of Singapore's immigration policy in 2010?

• Low skilled foreign workers

• Highly skilled foreign workers

• International students

• High net worth individuals

Multinational Corporations (MNCs) are attracted to set up operations and invest in Singapore because of:

• Singapore's investment potential

• Efficient electronic administration system

• Low corruption

• Food haven

How do different types of foreign workers fulfil different economic opportunities in Singapore? Match the following groups of foreign workers to the different economic opportunities they fulfil:

• Foreign professionals

• Complement local PMETs (Professional, Managerial, Executive and Technical) to ensure that Singapore's economy remain competitive

• Foreign manpower

• Help to support families with elderly and children

• Foreign domestic worker

• Support construction, retail and food services

Which features of Singapore's socio-cultural environment appeal to potential immigrants?

• Community Support

• Safe environment

• Singapore's education system

• Food haven