How can Singapore stay 'Forever Young'

After reading the speech by Deputy PM Teo Chee Hean on how Singapore can stay 'Forever Young' with the five key points raised, I think that having a strong and forward-looking leadership plays the most important role. A strong and forward-looking leader will be able to bring Singapore far into the future. Dr Goh's foresight in keeping Sentosa for recreation instead of selling off to an American multinational company in 1968 was a right choice. Today, Sentosa is a popular tourist attraction and has bring many profits to our country. Another capable leader that led Singapore into today's developed country is Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. Lee Kuan Yew has led Singapore from a developing country to a developed country. Without Lee Kuan Yew strong and forward-looking leadership, Singapore will not be what it is today. Therefore, a strong and forward-looking leadership is the key on how Singapore can stay 'Forever Young'.

Singapore's opeing of casino in integrated resorts helps Singapore to stay 'Forever Young'. The building of casinos in Singapore will attract more tourists to visit Singapore. Companies from other countries might also be interested to invest money in Singapore. This two facts will lead into an increase in profits for Singapore. The increase in profits will boosts economic bloom in Singapore and the standard of living will increase.

Hosting world-class events like the Youth Olympics and F1 will help promote Singapore. As Singapore is a small country, it needs to promote itself by hosting world-class events so the citizens from other countries will know about the existence of Singapore.

Doing away with exams like the O levels and having longer holidays to promote self-learning is not a good option. Exams like the O levels are necessary in today's society as people have to be educated in order to get hold of a job around the world. Without these exams, people will not have qualifications. Therefore, the literacy will decrease drastically. In this case, Singapore will not be able to stay 'Forever Young'.

By Shirley.