Graded Assignment: A visit by our buddy

Annex A:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lw6evb6v271isgr/Annex_A_Decision_Matrix%20%281%29.docx?dl=0

Annex B:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3mx4cwtzgffdntt/Annex_B_Itiernary%20%281%29.docx?dl=0

To keep or not to keep: Ping Zhi

The Old Ford Motor Factory is one such landmark in Singapore that is preserved. I agree that it should be preserved because it is a symbol of World War II in Singapore, and it was a national milestone. The people of Singapore went through alot of suffering and fear during the World War, but we were strong as a nation. The Old Ford Factory was the place where the British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese and the Japanese used Old Ford Factory as a place to assemble military vehicles. The Old Ford Factory also has an exhibition displaying the surrender inside the building. Landmarks from World War II are rare in Singapore, as most of them would have been already removed by the end of the war. World War II was a memorable obstacle in Singapore's history and the Old Ford Factory will allow the Singaporeans of future generations learn about the history of Singapore and being familiar with the history of Singapore will help build a strong Singapore identity within Singaporeans. Therefore, I feel that the Old Ford Motor Factory should be preserved.

To keep or not To keep - Sarah

In my opinion, the former national stadium should not be demolished. Many memorable times were held there, such as during the malaysian cup, where Singapore won three tournaments. There was the kallang roar which showed the Singapore spirit as we cheered for our country's players. Hence, when we go to the stadium, people will vividly remember the scene of cheering and clapping during the Malaysian cup and the unity of Singaporeans. However, the former national stadium which has sentimental value is now demolished, a huge part of Singapore's memories is not physically there anymore. Furthermore, with the former national stadium now gone, there is nothing to remind us of the unity of our country and how we supported our nation during the Malaysian Cup.

Future of singapore - Group

Why Singapore must not be complacent-XinYi

I think Singapore should not be complacent because although we are top few in GDP and a lot of other areas, we might not always be the first as all the other countries are also developing currently. If we are complacent and we do not continue to improve, other countries will take over us soon. We should be humble and help other countries if we have the capability and not laugh at them. We are now a first world country but in the past, we were also once a third world country after the WW2. We developed quickly not just because of our capabilities. Not only did we had a great prime minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, but because we are a small country and easy to manage also. Other countries are so much bigger than us and of course it is harder to take care of. 

Economy-Aging Population 321-Lim Xin Yi

3 things I learnt 

1. I learnt that a one-child policy is used to decrease the population of the country

2. I learnt that the two-child policy is implied to maintain the current population

3. China has realise that its population is decreasing rapidly. Thus it took away its one-child policy and implied the two-child policy.

2 perspective that I gained

1. The policy's effect will only be seen in the long run 

2. The chinese normally would want to have a son to carry on the family name and thus they would have more and more children until a son is born

1 question that I have

1. How would the two-child policy affect China in the long run?

Eco-systemic tensions- Sarah

A rapid economic progression results in a bigger and richer upper class, so one issue that may arise is the lack of child births in the country. Many adults have to work longer hours in order to get promoted to a new position with better salary per month so that they can remain rich. Since more people are richer, they will tend to compete for higher paying jobs. This causes the adults to place work and money as their first priority. Thus, there will be a lack of child births because adults are too busy working and they cannot afford the time to take care of a child. This may also result in an ageing population, with more elderly and lesser younger and capable adults to lead the next generation.