SINGAPORE - Relentless efforts have been made to strengthen multiracialism and forge a common national identity in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - Relentless efforts have been made to strengthen multiracialism and forge a common national identity in Singapore.
While newcomers to Singapore contribute strengths and expertise that enable the country to be economically competitive, living “cheek by jowl” on such a small island means it is crucial for them to be able to socially integrate into local communities, she said. Today, she said that there are real and ever-evolving threats to multiracialism, and identity politics is on the rise.
On meritocracy, Madam Halimah said it has facilitated social mobility in Singapore, but the conditions that contributed to meritocracy can result in inequality. She said: “Meritocracy will continue to function as a filter to identify those who are gifted early and reward them with opportunities, which is good for Singapore, as we cannot adopt an attitude of pulling everyone down to the same denominator.
“The effectiveness of these efforts, that is, whether they will lead to good jobs, better pay and careers depends a lot on employers playing their part too. If little change and employers still seek academic qualifications, then the inequality will continue,” she said.Stewardship, or recognising that people are accountable to one another and to their future, was another value that Madam Halimah highlighted.
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