People were uncertain of Singapore’s safety after independence as they were complacent of the protection of the British Military Protection and the British had decided to withdraw their military defence from Singapore by 1971. This led to a huge change in people’s lives after the introduction of the National Service so as to improve Singapore’s defence and to overcome the problem of limited resource. The conscription of male citizens into the military service caused a disruption to people’s studies and career but also helped developed some degree of independence and confidence among the national servicemen and it helped improve racial integration and comradeship. It also affected some families negatively as the pay for being a NS men was $60, causing a huge change in salary for the sole breadwinners of not so well to do families. Thus, after independence, people were unsure of the country’s safety and some were not happy with the national service while others felt that they had to protect their country.
Image of Singapore’s first battalion
Image of Singapore’s first battalion
Many people were worried about the employment issues that Singapore will be facing after independence due to the lack of manufacturing industries which provide job opportunities for the people. Singapore’s leaders decided to focus on the development of manufacturing industries that would reduce Singapore’s dependency on trade with other countries and increase its employments. More freedom in the management of their business and the tax incentives offered by the government. This led to more job opportunities for the people and boost Singapore’s economy. Therefore, the strategies brought about significant changes to the people’s lives where more people had more jobs and steady incomes, which enabled them to afford essential items, improving their lives.
Women working at a garment factory
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+ve: second paragraph was clear of how economic changes brought about change via better employment op through the development of manufacturing industries.
-ve: unclear change. paragraph seems disorganised. what is ur Point? that should be the first sentence. Consider your last sentence: “Thus, after independence, people were unsure of the country’s safety and some were not happy with the national service while others felt that they had to protect their country.” the change that came with independence was better security! you talked about NS and how it was for security reasons.. why then would you end by saying its not safe? also, you did not mention about the creation of own weapons? the ministry of defense? (do you know why u concluded wrongly? coz you did not have a clear vision of what ur para should be abt. ie: the Point. seems like you only wanted to talk generally abt NS and its impact)
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