Marina Bay

Marina Bay (Past)

In 1970, land reclamation was carried out at Marina Bay, forming what is today the Marina Centre and Marina South areas. In the reclamation process, Telok Ayer Basin was removed from the map, while the Singapore River's mouth now flows into the bay instead of directly into the sea.

Marina Bay (Present)

There are many newly built buildings for example Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, Shoppe at Marina Bay Sands etc.

About MBS

Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. Developed by Las Vegas Sands, it is billed as the world's most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion, including cost of the prime land.

How does MBS help in the growth of Singapore

MBS is an integrated resorts which have many shops, hotels and casinos.Since the tourist will have to stay in hotels, they will shop in places near the hotel this contributes to Singapore's economy as tourist will spent money there.The casino also contributes to Singapore’s economy as when tourist present their passports, they can enter the casino free of charge while Singaporeans have to pay S$100 for entering the casino.

How Does It Link To Good Governance In SingaporeThe government of Singapore also played an important role in the development of MBS. There are 4 main factors so that the MBS can be completed also called LARA.

Leadership Is Key

Without a good leading team, the MBS will not have succeed as good leaders are needed to accomplish the project. Marina Bay will remain in the way how it will look a few years ago and the downtown of Singapore will still be in Orchard and not Marina Bay

Anticipating Changes & Staying Relevant• From the MBS, it is shown that the government of

Singapore is anticipating changes and staying relevant. This is because casino is a place where many people nowadays like to spend time in, by staying relevant, the government of Singapore introduced the IR (Integrated Resorts) which is very successful and earned a lot of revenue. By anticipating changes, the government also introduced daily entry levy of S$100 for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. This will discourage Singaporeans and PR from entering the casino. The government also set up helpline for problem gambling and also allow family members or relatives of gambling addicts to ban them from entering the casino.

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Reward For Work And Work For Reward

All the people that help to develop MBS are rewarded, especially the Las Vegas Sands so that they will think Singapore is a place that is worth developing and will continue to develop in Singapore.

A Stake For Everyone, Opportunities For AllCorresponding to the previous factor, the development MBS is open to many people so that it provides opportunities for them to realise their full potential. This gives everyone a role in society like decision making in the development of MBS.

Conclusion• The Marina Bay has transformed into the center of

tourism hub and the new Downtown of Singapore. All this will not be possible if there is no MBS. This also shows good governance in Singapore is important as without good government MBS will not be possible and Singapore will not be able to maintain its tourism sector and also eventually cause Singapore to lose its footing as a tourism hub.

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