https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o en-us 2021-08-05 06:54:29 UTC 2025-09-24 08:52:28 UTC hello@padlet.com amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1 https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744545 2021-08-05 06:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744545 amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1 https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744546 - Common spaces
- Provides opportunities for people of different racial groups to promote social interaction
- E.g. People's Association promote racial harmony and social cohesion; bridge between government and people]]> 2021-08-05 06:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744546 amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1 https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744548 2021-08-05 06:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744548 amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1 https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744549 - Cultural exchanges create distinct experiences because of diversity 
- Many opportunities to interact and learn from people from different countries and cultures
- This result in fusion between local cultures and foreign ideas
- E.g. Fusion food - Chef Willin Low - fusion between Singaporean and modern European dishes (soft shell chili crab with squid ink mantou)
- Krsna and Govin Tan perform music of Western and Eastern fusion
- Priscilla Shunmugam created fashion wear inspired by cross-cultural influences
- Many opportunities for meaningful exchanges]]> 2021-08-05 06:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744549 amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1 https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744550 - Foreign scientists - share their knowledge & expertise
- Strengthen research competencies
- Collaborations with Singaporeans
- Eg: Biomedical Research Council (BMRC) of Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR) funds & supports public research initiatives in Sg
- Openness to learn & collaborate with overseas scientists led to robust research -> significant discoveries made in Sg, like the H1N1 flu vaccine]]> 2021-08-05 06:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744550 amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1 https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744551 - opportunities to interact can bring possibilities for misunderstanding
- diff in cultural background > differing views
- negative sentiments arise when ppl jump to conclusions & make incorrect judgements
Singaporeans are discriminating foreigners:
- Many homeowners are adamant on refusing to rent their rooms or homes out to foreigners - xenophobic
e.g housing adverts on website PropertyGuru that clearly stated that the landlord did not wish to rent to Indians and/or mainland Chinese, "no Indians, no PRCs [People's Republic of China]", sometimes followed by the word "sorry"
- Often name calling in Sg, both by foreigners and locals due to misconceptions about each other's cultures
e.g University student from China calls Singaporeans "dogs"]]> 2021-08-05 06:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744551 amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1 https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744552 - Increase in the number of foreigners caused tensions which lead to prejudice and discrimination due to competition of resources leading to problems such as concerns over social mobility and standard of living]]> 2021-08-05 06:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744552 amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1 https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744553 Employment, housing and transportation are some areas Singaporeans have expressed concerns over, citing the impacts of the inflow of foreigners on competition in employment.
e.g. foreigners 'stealing' our jobs]]> 2021-08-05 06:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744553 amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1 https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744555 Income gaps between lower and higher groups have increased. 
e.g. lower income groups working in the manufacturing sector affected by the shifting of job regions which offer lower labour costs.
This loss of jobs also affected their ability to progress up the social-economic ladder]]> 2021-08-05 06:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744555 amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1 https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744556 2021-08-05 06:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amanda_yow_lye_teng1_1/fz4ncpiuhr4vef2o/wish/1669744556