A recent survey by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) revealed an increase in Singapore residents who desire greater government involvement in addressing racial and religious concerns. While the survey also showed a strong consensus on the government's success in fostering racial and religious harmony, the findings highlight a growing sentiment towards increased public intervention in these sensitive areas.
cards interface. Give it a try. SINGAPORE : The percentage of Singapore residents who want the government to be more involved in handling racial and religious issues has increased, according to findings from a survey conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies last year.
The latest survey was conducted from April to August last year and involved a nationally representative sample of 4,000 Singapore residents, said IPS. For religious issues, 23.2 per cent of respondents in 2018 wanted the government to be more involved. Similarly, the figure increased to 28.4 per cent last year.
There was a corresponding drop in those who felt there should be a higher level of government involvement. In 2018, 45.3 per cent felt the government should be more involved in socioeconomic differences, compared with 38 per cent of respondents in 2024. For immigration, the figure dropped from 47.1 per cent to 38.2 per cent.
More than 80 per cent of respondents also said it is important for immigration policy to maintain the racial make-up of the population. Approximately eight in 10 respondents believe there are"significant societal consequences" if issues related to race, religion, immigration, socioeconomic status and LGBT concerns are mishandled, IPS said.
GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT RACIAL HARMONY RELIGIOUS ISSUES SINGAPORE SOCIAL SURVEY
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