How does the Singapore Government ensure citizens' economic and social well-being? by Padlet Humanities https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2 3.3 en-us 2023-02-20 01:41:25 UTC 2023-02-24 02:11:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Answer the following questions related to the example assigned to your group pad_humanities https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2487895295 What is this example about? 
What was done? Why was it done?
When/where did it take place?
How does it ensure well-being of citizens?

You can refer to the textbook pages 49-52 or google for information online.
]]> 2023-02-20 01:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2487895295 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493340125 Singapore has built affordable public housing, housing development board (HDB) flats for its citizens. There are more than 1 million HDB flats which are homes to 80% of the country’s population]]> 2023-02-24 01:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493340125 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493340453 All Singapore Citizens born after 1 January 1996 and living in Singapore must attend a national primary school unless an exemption is granted. This helps every child have common knowledge that will provide a firm foundation for further education. Common school experiences that will help build national identity and encourage social cohesion. If one does not comply, legal action will be taken against them. The Compulsory Education Act passed in 2000 requires all Singaporean children to complete six years of primary education in national schools before they turn 15. Parents can be fined up to $5,000 and/or jailed for up to a year otherwise. 
Credits: Google]]> 2023-02-24 01:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493340453 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493340513 Subsidise - Hospitalisation, outpatient care and long-term care are heavily subsidised.

You can get subsidies of up to 80% for your hospitalisation bill at public hospitals (B2/C wards). Regardless of the ward you choose, the quality of care is the same.]]> 2023-02-24 01:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493340513 Group 3: efficient public transportation https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493340968
- eg.: MRT, bus services, accessible transport nodes
- covers many neightbourhoods (provides cheap and affordable transport to almost every part of singapore)
- done to ensure efficient transportation for people and goods (eg peak hour traffic, delivery of goods)
- managed by LTA, and the government
- public transport council. Regulates public transport fare and ticket payment services]]> 2023-02-24 01:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493340968 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493341132  Insurance
- MediShield Life provides all Singaporeans with health insurance coverage for life, regardless of age, health condition and pre-existing conditions. It helps to pay for large hospitalisation bills and selected costly outpatient treatments, such as dialysis and chemotherapy.
- CareShield Life, which will be rolled out from mid-2020, provides cash payouts for individuals with severe disability, for life.


]]> 2023-02-24 01:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493341132 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493341522 What is it?
GST Vouchers is a scheme was introduced by the Government in Budget 2012 to help lower- and middle-income Singaporean households with their expenses, in particular what they pay in GST.


]]> 2023-02-24 01:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493341522 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493341897 It provide a card that gives u insurance ]]> 2023-02-24 01:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493341897 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493342349 Compulsory education in national schools is to prepare children for the knowledge-based economy and nurture a sense of national identity. (shared experiences)]]> 2023-02-24 01:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493342349 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493342431 It was done so that citizens have access to affordable housing, and have sense of belonging in Singapore. 

It allows them to have a shelter over their head, meeting their basic needs]]> 2023-02-24 02:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493342431 What is Skills Future? https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493342874
MySkillsFuture is a one-stop portal for Singaporeans to upskill in their lifelong learning journey. Individuals can claim their SkillsFuture Credit, learn more about the latest skills in demand, and view more than 20,000 SkillsFuture Credit Eligible courses on the Course Directory.]]> 2023-02-24 02:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493342874 CPF https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493343327 The Central Proficient Fund is a a comprehensive savings plan that provides a foundation for the retirement of most Singaporeans.
can be used to buy a home, pay for healthcare expenses and take care of loved ones
As you work and make CPF contributions, you accumulate savings in these three accounts: your Ordinary Account (OA), MediSave Account (MA), and Special Account (SA). At age 55, a Retirement Account (RA) is created for you.]]> 2023-02-24 02:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493343327 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493343604
Desired outcomes of education (attributes every Singaporean should possess by the time they complete their formal education): 
  • good sense of self-awareness.
  • A sound moral compass.
  • The necessary skills and knowledge to take on challenges of the future.
These outcomes establish a common purpose for educators, drive Singapore’s policies and programmes, and allows to monitor and assess the state of Singapore’s education system
]]> 2023-02-24 02:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493343604 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493343687 CHAS card: enables all Singapore Citizens, including Pioneer Generation (PG) and Merdeka Generation (MG) cardholders, to receive subsidies for medical and/or dental care at participating General Practitioner (GP) and dental clinics.]]> 2023-02-24 02:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493343687 Courses https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493344025 There are many courses that MySkillsFuture provides. 

There are also courses for SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme where people can learn new skills for them to be able to take up new jobs. 

And there's also a Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) where a specific group of people can learn more skills and upgrade themselves. 

Hence this helps with People's employment -> economic ]]> 2023-02-24 02:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493344025 Group 5: https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493344210 What is it ?: 
A national movement to provide Singaporeans with the opportunities to develop their fullest potential throughout life , regardless of their starting points ,through skills mastery and lifelong learning


]]> 2023-02-24 02:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493344210 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493344719 The government relies on competition and market forces to improve service and raise efficiency but intervenes directly when the market fails to keep health care costs down.
The ministry also ensures that longer-term population needs are met through sustainable investment, especially in preventive and community-based care.]]> 2023-02-24 02:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493344719 Agency https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493344745 Housing Development Board]]> 2023-02-24 02:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493344745 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493344778 The GST vouchers were introduced to help lower and middle income Singaporean households with their expenses, in particular what they pay in GST. The vouchers are used to help offset utility bills, help daily expenses and defray GST expenses. This reassures struggling households.]]> 2023-02-24 02:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493344778 What GST Vouchers can be used for https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493346022 - Cash for immediate needs
- MediSave for seniors to support their medical needs
- U-Save to offset utilities bills
- S&CC Rebate to offset S&CC bills.]]> 2023-02-24 02:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493346022 https://padlet.com/PL_SS/3_3ch2/wish/2493347942 Courses SkillsFuture provides
- mid-career support package
- career transition programme
- work-study programme

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