Why is there greater diversity in SG?

Immigration policy

Economic opportunities

Socio-cultural environment

More migrants and immigrants. migrants: temporarily immigrants: permanently

Need highly skilled workers due to industrialisation, declining population & brain drain and shift towards knowledge-based economy

Need more immigrants due to ageing population and low birth rates

When more foreigners come to SG, they will bring a diversity of cultures and knowledge which increases our diversity

More employment opportunities due to large number of businesses and companies are drawn to SG as it is easy to do business

Eg. Dyson

Makes SG an attractive place to search for jobs as well as bring more culture to SG

community support

safe environment

educational system

Presence of other foreigners make them feel more at home which encourage them to settle down and contribute to SG. The communities would also help them and strengthen ties between them.

Eg. Little India for Indians, Golden Mile Complex for Thais

Maintain peace and prosperity in SG and allow communities to feel secure and thrive

Eg. SG most safe country in 2018

SG has a good education system so immigrants seek it as they provide many courses with high standards of certification

Eg. NUS is top university in Asia

Encourages people to stay and contribute and feel more welcomed as well as more customs and cultures of people