SINGAPORE: The country’s healthcare system, level of cleanliness and armed forces were the strongest sources of pride for Singaporeans, according to a study by the Institute of Policy Studies that examined national pride and identity.
Social and political institutions, such as racial equality and the way democracy is practised here, drew a “modest” level of pride, said IPS.Singapore's level of press freedom and treatment of low-wage migrant workers were ranked bottom of the list, with only about one-third of respondents saying they were proud or very proud of these.
At the same time, areas that Singapore residents are less proud of should deserve"sustained attention", it said.For example, the treatment of migrant workers is an important area that has become a lot more salient to more Singaporeans. And I think our collective understanding … should motivate us to try to see what we can do in our own way, and as a collective, to better the treatment of migrant workers.
In addition, more than 75 per cent of respondents felt immigration was generally good for the economy. Associate Professor Tan Ern Ser, an academic advisor at IPS, added that the findings taken together show that Singaporeans are “not anti-globalisation” or “anti-immigrants”. “This reflected that the Singaporean national identity leans towards collectivism and prioritises social cohesion and stability over individual concerns," said the study.
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Weird, if Covid-19 has told me anything about treating migrant workers is that they're being housed in cramped hostels and with little to no facilities at all 🤦🏻♂️
Sg pays cleaner 2 clean the city,go see Seoul or japan cities where cleanliness is ingrained in their culture and upbringing. In Sg, u still see people littering and spitting. Go Ecp beach & see the amt of trash there..just the other day i thanked a volunteer 4 picking up thrash
We are a fine city!! 😀
omg 😱 SGH sucks!!!!
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