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Formal Groups
How + Eg
Formal groups are organisations that have clear objectives and are formally registered with the government. They address a wide range of interests such as persons with special needs and protecting the environment. (Good Description) A VWO that contributes to society is the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore(MINDS). MINDS focuses on catering to the needs of persons with intellectual disability. It helps ensure equal opportunities for children with intellectual disabilities to recieve education and later, to be integrated as contributing and responsible citizens in Singapore. MINDS runs special education schools, centres, a multi-service residential home for adults and children, a caregivers support service, a social intergration programme for clients, and home-based care services. (Clear example - GOOD!) They benefit society by helping special needs child to be educated. Hence providng s --> Children are able to grow up and be contributing members of society which benefits the society in the Long Run.

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Influencing Govt Decisions

How + Eg
feedback and suggestions from singaporeans can influence the desicions made and plans for singapore.

for example, prime minister lee hsien loong announcer a national-level conversation where citizens can come together to share their views and ideas about what matters to singapore, as well as their hopes and dreams. The citizen engagement exercise became known as “Our Singapore Conversation” and this was conducted through social media channels such as Facebook. --> E.g. Is singapore affordable to live in. --> govt understands problems by people --> govt can act on these feedback and implement new policies to meet the needs of the people in society.

Efforts  of NGo’s can also help refine government policies and point to areas which require more attention. For example, in 2011 the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics  and the Transient Workers Count Too] --> Not relevant for Individuals

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Meeting the needs of society

Citizens can contribute towards the good of society in many ways. Citizens can influence government policies by providing feedback through platforms such as online and offline communication channels. Citizens can also improve outcomes in society by addressing the needs of their fellow citizens or by responding to issues and challenges that they care about. (Good!) --> for Influencing Govt Decisions (Grp 1)

Individuals play an important role in contributing to the needs of society through volunteering their time, effort and money towards meaningful social causes. For example, citizens who are unhappy with littering, started a campaign called “A litter at a Time” by Ms Elisa Ng OR Dr Joshua Lam volunteers at a subsidised clinic for migrant workers --> to encourage people to pick up a piece of litter Everyday. --> if everyone plays their part, they can make a difference in the environment and contribute to a cleaner environment.

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Internal Order:
Involves agencies such as the police, prisons and civil defences forces protect citizens, properly and whatsoever society believes should be protected. Social services such as schools and hospitals can exist with the peace and safety it provides. An example of an organisation that aids internal order is the SPF. The SPF protectes the people from crime and criminal harm. (eg. patrolling the neighborhoods By protecting the people, the SPF is this and organisation that helps maintain all internal order. --> upholds the safety and order in the society

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External Security
How + E.g.
Singapore Army:
The core function of the Singapore army is to deter aggression, and should deterrence fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory.
1 Eg. Conducting regular patrol in densely populated areas such as Changi Airport so as to safeguard the security in the Airport and the people from any external threats
2 Eg. The SAF would station recruits to protect key bases from any intruders, this is to make sure that if trouble were to occur, the Singapore army is able to defend the bases.  (Clear examples! choose one to memorize) This is because the bases are essential for defending Singapore so if the bases are not protected, intruders could just enter and cause damage to the base. --> Singapore is safe from external threats + economy not disrupted

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Group 7 (Names:  Ryan, Hana and Keisha   )

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Group 7 (Names:  Ryan, Hana and Keisha   )

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Providing Goods & Services
• The Government provides and subsidises goods and services for the citizens to enjoy in order to improve their well-being.
• Eg. Public Transportation
• Enhanced services such as - Premium bus services, upgraded bus stops and CEPAS Smartcard
• As of 2017, the number of bus interchanges, taxi stands, length of expressways, number of bus stops, number of LRT Stations and MRT Stations increased. (Good Clear Example)
•Hence, it is more convenient f or people in society to get around Singapore more conveniently as they can check when the transports are arriving so they do not miss it
•There is more transport for more people to board without crowding --> people can get to work on time --> more productive -> better economy in the long run

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Group 9 (Names: Syahmi, Felix, Atiqah       )

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Group 9 (Names: Syahmi, Felix, Atiqah       )

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I Safeguarding the interests
of citizens CPF

1. By preparing for retirement. CPF helps as it ensures financial stability in the retirement age (Description of interests that are being safeguarded)
2. CPF LIFE exists as it has been expected that the life expectancy has increased rapidly. So, with CPF LIFE, the people do not have to worry about outliving their savings
3. CPF LIFE provides Singaporeans with a lifelong monthly payout in retirement for a peace of mind
4. CPF helps Singaporeans to stretch their retirement savings for as long as they live

(Clear Example)

So how is having CPF Life a good thing for society?

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Ensuring Justice

What does Ensuring Justice refer to? Discuss in Class.
Enforcement of Laws & Enacting of Laws
The Family Justice Courts provide guidelines on what is defined as family violence, who can apply for a Personal Protection Order (PPO), how to apply as well as the actions that can be taken by the courts. A PPO will be granted if the court is satisfied that family violence has been committed or is likely to be committed against the applicant, and the PPO is necessary for the applicant's protection. If the applicant receives the PPO, the court can take action such as to prevent or restrict a person from entering the applicant's house or part of the house. (Clear example)

people will feel safe --> assured that their safety is uphold --> continue to contribute to society

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Group 10 (Names: Theresa, Charmaine, Wei Ling )

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Group 10 (Names: Theresa, Charmaine, Wei Ling )

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Safeguarding the interests (MOM)

1. the government introduced the workright initiative to help both the employers and employees understand their rights and responsibilities respectively. (more details of WRI needed) It is intended to create awareness of employment rights amongst low-wage workers and better ensure retirement security. --> how is this good for society?

2. the government safeguards the interests of Singaporeans is by helping them prepare or retirement through the central provident funds (CPF). It enables Singaporean’s to finance their housing and healthcare needs, and have source of lifelong income of retirement so that retirees are able to still lead a good life with the saving that they have left. (For CPF. Group 9's explanation)

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Group 3 (Names: su en, kee en, yong wei)

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Group 3 (Names: su en, kee en, yong wei)

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Informal Groups
Informal groups are organisations with a specific, short-term objective related to issues that arise suddenly.they help improve improve a specific situation that society may encounter. (Good!)
Eg: For example, several ground-up initiatives helped others during the haze period in Singapore. They started a Facebook page asking for people to help and donate their excess masks and had a group of ten volunteers spend two hours distributing the donated masks to residents living in a few HDB blocks at Toa Payoh. (Clear example - GOOD!)
How:
They step out to help others in need or during an emergency crisis to ensure that everyone needs are met.To prevent them from being vulnerable to the situation. --> healthier people who benefit from efforts of these people --> ensures progress of the country