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?

 

[k1976]

Good Job...we need talents as many young sinki are JLB​

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Around 17,000 youth in Singapore are not in school, work or training​

During the circuit breaker in 2020, Mr Fabian Ang dropped out of secondary school during his N-level year. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Shermaine Ang
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Sep 25, 2024, 10:26 PM

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SINGAPORE - Around 17,000 youth, aged 15 to 24, in Singapore were not in school, work or training in 2023. This represents 4.1 per cent of youth in the country, a higher proportion than the 3.7 per cent in 2013.

While the Republic’s figures remain below the global average of 22.4 per cent in 2020, they are still of concern, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua.

“This figure equates to about 17,000 youth who have been unable to reach their full potential and may be at risk of being excluded from society,” he said.

He was speaking on Sept 25 at the first Youth Outreach Conference here to tackle the issue of supporting troubled youth, who include “hidden youth” and those on the streets, among others. Hidden youth are those who withdraw from society and isolate themselves at home for long periods of time.
The 2023 numbers he gave for Neet youth – referring to youth, aged 15 to 24, not in employment, education or training – were based on data from the Ministry of Manpower’s 2024 Labour Force Survey.
Some 300 social work practitioners, educators and policymakers attended the three-day conference organised by social service agency Fei Yue Community Services together with the Youth Work Association (Singapore).

 

[k1976]

10m coming