Post on 21-May-2015
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Learning Journey to Marina Bay Sands
Name: Jacqueline Lee (7)3S1
Introductionon Marina Bay
- Reclaimed from the sea from the 1970s to expand the city
- Planned to seamlessly extend from the existing Central Business District at Raffles Place.
- Allow for the flexible subdivision of land parcels into plots of different sizes, to cater for buildings with large floor plates to offer maximum flexibility and efficiency for financial institutions.- Increases the potential for mixed-use developments and encourages live-work-play communities.
4 Principles Of Governance :
• Leadership Is Key• Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant• Reward for Work, Work for Reward• A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities
for All
Leadership Is Key• Capable and honest leaders are needed to
maintain stability in Singapore. • Leaders must have a good character, make sound
decision and have a sense of moral and integrity. • Leaders are capable in making the right decisions
for the country. • Leaders are to be incorruptible in order to win the
confidence and respect of the people out there.
Leadership is Key
• In order for Marina Bay to be developed into what it is now, capable leaders are needed.
• Building Models were shown and there were many newly-builded buildings and some were under construction.
• This shows that Singapore is developing well due to good governance.
• By doing this, it helps to bring in foreign investment and support existing offices.
People involved in developing Marina Bay
Cheong Koon HeanMark Goh
-They helped bring in foreign talents.-Improve quality of life-Helped build the Central Business District
Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant
• Government makes decisions in anticipation of future challenges.
• Government decided to self supply water and sold it to other country.
• This brings about economic prosperity in Singapore.
Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant
-Government built Integrated Resorts to boost tourism. -This invited lots of tourists to invest, which brings economic prosperity.-Also, building the Integrated Resorts provide more jobs for people. -Increase international image-By building the casino, it will allow Singapore to earn profit and promote growth in Singapore.
Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant
-Solar Fans were built.-This helps to conserve energy like fossil fuels.-As Singapore has limited resources, thus building this solar fan will help to conserve energy.
Reward for Work, Work for Reward
• People are rewarded based on what they do, not who they are.
• They are encouraged to do well. • Give everybody the opportunity to achieve
their best and be rewarded for their performance, regardless of race.
Reward for Work, Work for Reward
• When the people are rewarded, it will motivate people to contribute back to Singapore and this benefits Singapore.
• The people will be motivated to do well and provide excellent services to tourists.
• This helps in the development of Singapore.
A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All
• Avenues were given to Singaporeans to pursue their interests in fields that contribute to Singapore's development as a vibrant and balanced society.
• By building Casino, it will bring growth in tourism and provides job for us.
• Although people were negative about building a casino as it may lead to social impact, the government still build it.
• Policy decisions were made to serve the needs of the nation and it will change to suit the needs of the people and the nation over time.