S'pore population hits record high of 6.04 million, with non-residents at 1.86 million

[Leongsam]

The optimum population of that island is 2.5 million. I should know because I lived through that era and everything was just nice.... a true goldilocks zone.

 

[k1976]

The optimum population of that island is 2.5 million. I should know because I lived through that era and everything was just nice.... a true goldilocks zone.

That are good old days...social fabric is more strong and people care n respect each other

 

[k1976]

As population spike...personal space is greatly reduced..we already see the impact in our daily life

 

[laksaboy]

The optimum population of that island is 2.5 million. I should know because I lived through that era and everything was just nice.... a true goldilocks zone.

It was still tolerable at 4 million, shortly after Pinky had taken the throne.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Million_Smiles

When the WEF demons come to town next month, expect a similar level of cringe and 'security lockdown'.

 

[sbfuncle]

The optimum population of that island is 2.5 million. I should know because I lived through that era and everything was just nice.... a true goldilocks zone.

IMHO not only the population number matters. The type is also very important to maintain the identity.
Also in those era, things were more scarce and to me is a good thing. Progress is not always a good thing.
Having credit card was a privilege.
Even in the fashion arena, was not easy to stand out among the crowd, unlike now, every youth can imitate each other and their idols easily. So many magicians now, so many musicians now.
And many more. Uncle can no longer stand out among the crowd.

 

[John Little]

With such numbers of people, our country is now crowded.
HDB can only house that many people.
Where are the rest of them staying?