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July 25, 2009
Not solid enough
By Shuli Sudderuddin
Mr Lim Swee Say (left) said such continued emphasis on bonding and bridging communities, despite Singapore currently enjoying racial and religious harmony, must go on. --PHOTO: BH
JUST as an economic downturn can hit a country's economy, a 'social downturn' can unhinge its social fabric.
Mr Lim Swee Say, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, on Saturday referred to the twin bombings in Jakarta and the ethnic conflict in Xinjiang to point to recent social downturns elsewhere.
He was speaking at the Grassroots Community Engagement Programme (CEP) Workshop 2009.
Coming under the People's Association, the CEP seeks to strengthen the understanding and ties between the different races and religions and to build up society's skills and knowledge in coping with emergencies.
On Saturday, nine constituencies received the CEP Unity Award. This recognises constituencies which have moved beyond basic CEP certification programmes by organising a Core Group Team Building Programme.
Mr Lim said such continued emphasis on bonding and bridging communities, despite Singapore currently enjoying racial and religious harmony, must go on.
Read the full story in tomorrow's edition of The Sunday Times.
July 25, 2009
Not solid enough
By Shuli Sudderuddin
Mr Lim Swee Say (left) said such continued emphasis on bonding and bridging communities, despite Singapore currently enjoying racial and religious harmony, must go on. --PHOTO: BH
JUST as an economic downturn can hit a country's economy, a 'social downturn' can unhinge its social fabric.
Mr Lim Swee Say, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, on Saturday referred to the twin bombings in Jakarta and the ethnic conflict in Xinjiang to point to recent social downturns elsewhere.
He was speaking at the Grassroots Community Engagement Programme (CEP) Workshop 2009.
Coming under the People's Association, the CEP seeks to strengthen the understanding and ties between the different races and religions and to build up society's skills and knowledge in coping with emergencies.
On Saturday, nine constituencies received the CEP Unity Award. This recognises constituencies which have moved beyond basic CEP certification programmes by organising a Core Group Team Building Programme.
Mr Lim said such continued emphasis on bonding and bridging communities, despite Singapore currently enjoying racial and religious harmony, must go on.
Read the full story in tomorrow's edition of The Sunday Times.
