2. Question?
Explain how Marina Bay serve as a model to the
principals of governance deployed to help
Singapore sustain its growth in the 21 century.
3. Learning Journey for Sec 3. How it all began.
To understand the rapid development of Singapore
Changes in economic landscape?
Improvements in quality of life and vibrancy?
Changes to Singapore’s urban landscape?
See how GOOD governance ensured Singapore’s
economic defence.
To raise awareness on “green” urban planning
4. A GREEN SINGAPORE
What is the eco-friendly structure and how does it work?
Where in Fuhua do you see a device that uses similar energy-saving
concept?
It is the motion-sensor fan powered by energy from the sun.
(solar panels) It turns on when movement is detected and turns off
after a period of time where no form of movement is detected. Such
technology can be found in Fuhua’s various toilets. They are motion
sensors with detect movement and in turn, switch on the lights. After
a period of time when no continuous movement is detected, they
switch of the lights to save electricity.
5. A GREEN SINGAPORE
Why are ‘eco-friendly’ ways important in environment
conservation?
What are some of the conservation methods known to conserve
the environment?
It is important as it helps reduce the effect of global warming
caused by various factors such as burning of fossil fuels and
deforestation.
There are eco-friendly ways of generating electricity other than
the burning of fossil fuels. One such way is the use of solar
panels as such as the motion sensor fan in Marina Bay.
6. Marina City Gallery
Difference between grey and white models? Who are the people
involved in the development in the Marina Bay and has the
government played a part?
The grey models represent models of existing buildings whereas the
white models represent models of buildings to come in the near
future. People who are involved include the urban development
authority, Marina Bay Singapore, Government Development, which
also consists of mainly the architects and engineers. They changed
Marina Bay to a leisure entertainment and business district.
7. In the gallery…?
Why is Marina Development important?
– Ensure good quality learning
– Increase population, bring population back to the city.
How is Marina Bay planned?
– Planned by a seamless extension of the CBD
– Provide sense of orientation
How can Marina Bay be made vibrant?
– NDP and multinational plans
8. Clifford Pier
Clifford Pier Is officially opening on 3 June 1933.
In the past:
Used to be a landing port for sea farers and immigrants
Currently :
Changed into a place for entertainment and leisure as
well as a source of tourist attraction to boost Singapore’s
economy.
Helps to maintain Singapore’s competitiveness globally
9. Marina Bay Sands
How does the MBS contribute to the growth of Singapore?
The Marina Bay Sands will attract tourism and foreign investors
which created some job opportunities for the people of Singapore,
therefore creating employment. Also boosting the economy of
Singapore by tourism.
It also help create a better international image of Singapore for the
foreigners.
10. Marina Bay Sands
what are some brands found within MBS considered global brands?
Local brands located in MBS and have they expanded overseas?
Significance of what is seen of the MBS to Singapore in the 21
century?
There are some global famous brands in MBS like the Hugo Boss,
Dior, Gucci and many more. By having global brands in Singapore,
it help Singapore’s economy by boosting the tourism attraction.
There are local brands that have expanded overseas such as
SingTel and Robinsons. Other local brands such as Gongcha have
not expanded overseas mainly due to its age in the economy. The
MBS has to depend more on services in order to open up to the
world and improve tourism and provide jobs. These help improve
the economy of Singapore.
11. Good governance
How does this relate to good governance?
“Leadership is key” is the main factor to help boost Singapore’s
economy. By having great foresight and the ability to anticipate
change and staying relevant, our government has worked with
MNCs to invest in Singapore.
By anticipating change and staying relevant, our government has
implemented the installations of devices like the motion sensor
lights and fans in school toilets. This helps save energy and in
turn save costs and resources. Electricity is also generated
through solar cells found at the top of the fan and thus reduce
energy usage.
12. Conclusion
Overall, the Marina Bay Sands has contributed a lot to
Singapore’s development and economy. And all this is
done through our government’s great leadership and
interrelated with the principals of governance
