1. When Singapore was founded, there was a lot of buzz and people from various countries flocked to the new trading port for job opportunities and business prospects. 2. The immigrants came from various countries in Asia, India, and other parts of Europe and worked in jobs like laborers at docks, plantations, and construction sites. 3. While some immigrants succeeded economically, many others lived in poverty with poor living conditions, lack of healthcare and education, which led to problems like disease outbreaks and crimes. Local philanthropists and missionaries helped address these social issues.

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