Singapore has achieved social and economic stability through its people learning to live harmoniously with those of different races and religions. Singaporeans befriend and help those of different ethnicities, showing consideration for one another by respecting cultural and religious practices and strengthening bonds through shared meals and festivities. These small daily efforts help Singaporeans appreciate each other's heritage while building a gracious society that helps the less fortunate.

1. SOCIAL DEFENCE

2. WHAT IT
MEANS TO BE A
GOOD
NEIGHBOUR?
Be considerate of your
neighbours

3. Reasons for Singapore's social and economic stability: !
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• Singaporeans have learnt to live harmoniously with
people of all races and religions. !
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• We befriend, accept and help people of different
ethnicities. !
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• We show consideration for one another, respecting and
being sensitive to the needs and religious and cultural
practices of others. !
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• We have meals together and invite friends to join in our
festivities.

4. Through such small efforts in our daily lives:!
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• We are able to and appreciate the heritage, culture and
practices of our fellow countrymen and strengthen our
bonds as Singaporeans. !
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• We are also working towards a gracious, compassionate
society by helping the less fortunate and underprivileged
among us.