This week's blog article is about plagiarism; which is copying someone else's work and claiming it theirs
Introducing the idea of plagiarism to primary school students is a good idea to inculcate the habit of giving the credit to someone that they have taken the information from. This is very important for students when they reach secondary school. In the last year of their secondary school life, they are required to take the ‘O’ levels. This includes making coursework and projects; that needs research.
Before this scheme has been implemented, students taking the ‘O’ levels face problems as they did not know how to make a bibliography. This is a serious issue because students will be given a zero for the entire coursework that they have spend much time doing.
In the life of the working adults, plagiarism is a very important thing to know as they could be charged at court if their work is to be found similar to someone else's. This is huge price to pay to learn the meaning of plagiarism.
All in all, this scheme implemented is a good way to teach students about plagiarism and it will help them when they reach institutes of higher education.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Plagiarism
Plagiarism can be a serious offence when it comes to schools, works, etc. It is an act of copying another person’s ideas, words or work and pretending that they are your own. It is viewed in a way that you are not respecting the other people’s own works and rights.
In my opinions, it is an effective way to start teaching the younger students in primary schools about the pros and cons of plagiarism. Although it is not much of a serious problem in primary schools, it can lead to much serious problems in higher levels especially in Universities if not taught early. It is usually common sense in primary schools when teachers often stress that we cannot copy other students’ works. Otherwise, we will be punished severely. Living along with this “common sense”, most of us are able to use our own abilities and efforts. Also, we learn not to copy from intellectual property- reference websites (for researching and projects) and respect the authors’ rights and works. As quoted from the article, “while the problem is so small at the primary level as to be insignificant, say principals “, so even though the problem is small, it is a ‘must’ for them to know the importance of plagiarism.
However as we progress on the paths to higher levels- secondary, polytechnic, universities, there are many obstacles we are likely to face them. At that point, it is where most students give up and commit plagiarism. The schools and tertiary institutions then start to focus their attentions on the plagiarism. From this statement “polytechnics and universities said the penalties would normally be a fail grade in the course, suspension, or expulsion in the most severe cases”, these consequences can be serious. Through this policy, it puts a heavy pressure on them when they do not want to get involved in some troubles.
Despite knowing the importance and consequence of plagiarism, adults still commit it. University professors falsified their credentials and plagiarised mainly of his doctoral thesis. Claiming them as their ‘own thesis, it is not fair to the original authors and students. It is an action of disrespecting the authors’ rights and making use of their hard work by simply coping them into their ’thesis’. In the end, it gets you in deep trouble- getting your doctoral licence revoked and “blacklisted” for the rest of the life. Nothing comes good out of it.
Concluding them, Singapore can be said to have a highly effective primary educational system for teaching them at young age about the awareness of plagiarism, cyber-wellness, etc. Gaining knowledge of it helps to put them in good stead in future and it all depends on their mindsets whether they should dig their own graves.
In my opinions, it is an effective way to start teaching the younger students in primary schools about the pros and cons of plagiarism. Although it is not much of a serious problem in primary schools, it can lead to much serious problems in higher levels especially in Universities if not taught early. It is usually common sense in primary schools when teachers often stress that we cannot copy other students’ works. Otherwise, we will be punished severely. Living along with this “common sense”, most of us are able to use our own abilities and efforts. Also, we learn not to copy from intellectual property- reference websites (for researching and projects) and respect the authors’ rights and works. As quoted from the article, “while the problem is so small at the primary level as to be insignificant, say principals “, so even though the problem is small, it is a ‘must’ for them to know the importance of plagiarism.
However as we progress on the paths to higher levels- secondary, polytechnic, universities, there are many obstacles we are likely to face them. At that point, it is where most students give up and commit plagiarism. The schools and tertiary institutions then start to focus their attentions on the plagiarism. From this statement “polytechnics and universities said the penalties would normally be a fail grade in the course, suspension, or expulsion in the most severe cases”, these consequences can be serious. Through this policy, it puts a heavy pressure on them when they do not want to get involved in some troubles.
Despite knowing the importance and consequence of plagiarism, adults still commit it. University professors falsified their credentials and plagiarised mainly of his doctoral thesis. Claiming them as their ‘own thesis, it is not fair to the original authors and students. It is an action of disrespecting the authors’ rights and making use of their hard work by simply coping them into their ’thesis’. In the end, it gets you in deep trouble- getting your doctoral licence revoked and “blacklisted” for the rest of the life. Nothing comes good out of it.
Concluding them, Singapore can be said to have a highly effective primary educational system for teaching them at young age about the awareness of plagiarism, cyber-wellness, etc. Gaining knowledge of it helps to put them in good stead in future and it all depends on their mindsets whether they should dig their own graves.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Plagiarism
In Korea, plagiarism is also a big problem. Before university, students normally copy some information from the internet and use it for their projects and research. They also do not credit the authors of these works and carry on without references and bibliographies. Some professors even copy and make use of their students’ thesis for work purposes. I feel that this is very wrong and that the teachers who are supposed to teach are not teaching and even copying their students work and this is very irresponsible. Only some professors tell the students to write a reference page and to credit the author, however, they do not put emphasis on this. There is also no education to students about intellectual property and rights.
However, as I have read from the article, I find that Singapore’s education ministry is doing a great job in educating the students from young about this issue and to let the students know about the importance of intellectual property rights. Using somebody’s intellectual property and not crediting it is something like stealing somebody’s work. Thus, I feel that it is very important to teach the students from young about this.
If Korean universities crack down on plagiarism it will be a big problem. This is because they never taught us why it is wrong to plagiarize. That is why I feel that schools in Korea should start teaching their students about this now.
In Korea, when students graduate from the university, it is very easy to pass their Thesis Examination. They also copy other people’s work and use it. However, they credit them but they still copy almost their entire thesis. I feel that this is not right for us as a developed country to develop further as it will hinder the education of the entire student population in Korea.
Thus, I actually feel that what Tokyo University is doing is harsh but it would be good for the students in the future.
However, as I have read from the article, I find that Singapore’s education ministry is doing a great job in educating the students from young about this issue and to let the students know about the importance of intellectual property rights. Using somebody’s intellectual property and not crediting it is something like stealing somebody’s work. Thus, I feel that it is very important to teach the students from young about this.
If Korean universities crack down on plagiarism it will be a big problem. This is because they never taught us why it is wrong to plagiarize. That is why I feel that schools in Korea should start teaching their students about this now.
In Korea, when students graduate from the university, it is very easy to pass their Thesis Examination. They also copy other people’s work and use it. However, they credit them but they still copy almost their entire thesis. I feel that this is not right for us as a developed country to develop further as it will hinder the education of the entire student population in Korea.
Thus, I actually feel that what Tokyo University is doing is harsh but it would be good for the students in the future.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Plagiarism
In my opinion on why the primary students nowadays have mostly sorted to plagiarism is because the studies are getting tougher. But that doesn’t mean that the students can continue their plagiarism as they see fit as it will not benefit their life in the future.
Some of the other reasons for students to commit plagiarism is that they lack the motivation to study, as life nowadays has been made easier to live in. The students of today probably think that studies are unimportant and that they would rather go to the mall, play video games or just hang out with their friends. They think that the life they have now is enough and that their parents can provide for them, thus not wanting to achieve much of anything by themselves.
The other reason is the availability of various kind of information that can be found on the internet. Almost anything can be found on the internet, from biographies of movie stars, purchasing handphone and even buying school essay answers. All of this is made available to anyone who has the right price and the knowledge of how to find them. For example just this year there was a case of a student who was caught paying someone over the internet to complete an essay for him.
We should also prevent the young students from committing plagiarism so that would less likely think of breaking other rules as well. If the students who committed the plagiarism are permitted to do as they wish and not reprimanded for it they will become bold enough to do other bad things. It is also to build their character and to make them be a moral and good person, instead of a person who would like to do things the easy way and not think of the consequences of what they are doing.
As for the adults, to some of them the world now are moving and developing rapidly and “viciously” that is why these people were daring and were forced to choose plagiarism as it is getting tougher and more difficult to live and survive in this world. My own assumption is that they might actually want to create or come up with their own new ideas through other people’s works.
Conclusion: Actually and honestly....... it’s individual responsibilities to handle this problem. We have to have the intelligence and the alertness in us not to become the victim of plagiarism nor the person who plagiarised other people’s works.
Some of the other reasons for students to commit plagiarism is that they lack the motivation to study, as life nowadays has been made easier to live in. The students of today probably think that studies are unimportant and that they would rather go to the mall, play video games or just hang out with their friends. They think that the life they have now is enough and that their parents can provide for them, thus not wanting to achieve much of anything by themselves.
The other reason is the availability of various kind of information that can be found on the internet. Almost anything can be found on the internet, from biographies of movie stars, purchasing handphone and even buying school essay answers. All of this is made available to anyone who has the right price and the knowledge of how to find them. For example just this year there was a case of a student who was caught paying someone over the internet to complete an essay for him.
We should also prevent the young students from committing plagiarism so that would less likely think of breaking other rules as well. If the students who committed the plagiarism are permitted to do as they wish and not reprimanded for it they will become bold enough to do other bad things. It is also to build their character and to make them be a moral and good person, instead of a person who would like to do things the easy way and not think of the consequences of what they are doing.
As for the adults, to some of them the world now are moving and developing rapidly and “viciously” that is why these people were daring and were forced to choose plagiarism as it is getting tougher and more difficult to live and survive in this world. My own assumption is that they might actually want to create or come up with their own new ideas through other people’s works.
Conclusion: Actually and honestly....... it’s individual responsibilities to handle this problem. We have to have the intelligence and the alertness in us not to become the victim of plagiarism nor the person who plagiarised other people’s works.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
How S'pore can stay 'Forever Young'
When I attended first class in NYP I was very shocked because it is different lecture system from Korea. In NYP, there is lots of discussion time with classmates. After that they share their opinion with teacher. During presentation some students joke with teacher. Sometimes they talk strange answer. If they do like this in Korea, they can’t stay in classroom. It is not allowed to joke in class especially when teacher ask answer. However, in Singapore, teacher write all things on the board, and tell them “Ok, not bad.” or “possible.”
How can is it allowed? Why teachers don’t angry to them?
At that time I thought a lot of thing. I was very envy this system. The students can speak what they want to say, it means they don’t need to afraid of ‘NO’. Compared to Singapore in Korea, most students are afraid of teacher’s reaction. Teachers think that their thought is truth and they are also very authoritarian. So if student answer something different from their thought they said “You are wrong!” This kind of teacher’s attitude makes student lose confident and blocks student’s thinking. It also makes students as a same person who thinks same. Students try to find answer that teacher wants. So students can’t make progressive ideas and further the ideas. Even some students don’t talk anything during the lecture because teachers ignore students thought.
Also Korea’s education way is different from here. We have the cramming system of education. We just listen and write some information from teacher. It isn’t common to share ideas with classmates and teacher. I think we need change our system like here.
Helping to grow student’s ideas is teacher’s task. They have to encourage students to announce in class and respect all students’ opinion. It makes students be creative, and broaden their thoughts.
By comparing Korea to Singapore, the Singapore education really instills a senses and culture of learning and creativity in the students. This is in line with the first 2 points of Deputy Prime Minister Teo’s speech. This is so as being creative would lead our future thinkers to be more innovative and have more ideas for the Research and development hub in the future. Also, with this culture of learning that is instilled in the students, students would feel that learning is an enjoyable thing and they would be encouraged to be lifelong learners and not just stop learning when they leave school.
The third point that the Deputy Prime Minister brought up was to be environmentally sustainable. I personally feel that being environmentally sustainable starts with the individual. Although the government is trying its best to make Singapore more Eco-Friendly and environmentally sustainable,, most Singaporeans, I feel, are not putting in a lot of effort in doing this. One example, I have noticed is in Supermarkets, where most Singaporeans do not bring their Eco-Bags to use and use the free plastic bags provided by the Supermarket. Unlike this, in Korea, most people use their own bags and have to pay extra to get the plastic bags. I have noticed that the Supermarket is starting to introduced new ways to get people to use their own bags but it is not enough as most people still do not abide with this rule.
The fourth point is how Singapore must be a talent magnet to stay ‘fresh and young’. Since I am a foreigner, I feel that for someone to be attracted to migrate to another country, that country must offer the best for him. For example, the country’s education system must be a good one so that his children would be well educated and the social, moral and cultural environment of the country must be good. I feel that Singapore has achieved these because it is a very safe country and very clean and almost everyone is effectively bilingual. If I get the chance I would also want to migrate to Singapore because it really attracts me here.
How can is it allowed? Why teachers don’t angry to them?
At that time I thought a lot of thing. I was very envy this system. The students can speak what they want to say, it means they don’t need to afraid of ‘NO’. Compared to Singapore in Korea, most students are afraid of teacher’s reaction. Teachers think that their thought is truth and they are also very authoritarian. So if student answer something different from their thought they said “You are wrong!” This kind of teacher’s attitude makes student lose confident and blocks student’s thinking. It also makes students as a same person who thinks same. Students try to find answer that teacher wants. So students can’t make progressive ideas and further the ideas. Even some students don’t talk anything during the lecture because teachers ignore students thought.
Also Korea’s education way is different from here. We have the cramming system of education. We just listen and write some information from teacher. It isn’t common to share ideas with classmates and teacher. I think we need change our system like here.
Helping to grow student’s ideas is teacher’s task. They have to encourage students to announce in class and respect all students’ opinion. It makes students be creative, and broaden their thoughts.
By comparing Korea to Singapore, the Singapore education really instills a senses and culture of learning and creativity in the students. This is in line with the first 2 points of Deputy Prime Minister Teo’s speech. This is so as being creative would lead our future thinkers to be more innovative and have more ideas for the Research and development hub in the future. Also, with this culture of learning that is instilled in the students, students would feel that learning is an enjoyable thing and they would be encouraged to be lifelong learners and not just stop learning when they leave school.
The third point that the Deputy Prime Minister brought up was to be environmentally sustainable. I personally feel that being environmentally sustainable starts with the individual. Although the government is trying its best to make Singapore more Eco-Friendly and environmentally sustainable,, most Singaporeans, I feel, are not putting in a lot of effort in doing this. One example, I have noticed is in Supermarkets, where most Singaporeans do not bring their Eco-Bags to use and use the free plastic bags provided by the Supermarket. Unlike this, in Korea, most people use their own bags and have to pay extra to get the plastic bags. I have noticed that the Supermarket is starting to introduced new ways to get people to use their own bags but it is not enough as most people still do not abide with this rule.
The fourth point is how Singapore must be a talent magnet to stay ‘fresh and young’. Since I am a foreigner, I feel that for someone to be attracted to migrate to another country, that country must offer the best for him. For example, the country’s education system must be a good one so that his children would be well educated and the social, moral and cultural environment of the country must be good. I feel that Singapore has achieved these because it is a very safe country and very clean and almost everyone is effectively bilingual. If I get the chance I would also want to migrate to Singapore because it really attracts me here.
Monday, May 24, 2010
How Singapore can stay forever young
"At the recent annual Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean noted that like global cities such as New York and London, Singapore too ‘can stay forever young’ and remain socially and economically energetic, competitive and attractive." Quote from an article.
A lot of the Singapore citizen have been complaining mostly about the increasingly and overwhelmingly foreigners being congested in Singapore. Especially it affects the ‘rice bowl’ of the Singapore citizens. If the non-talented foreigners have been hogging Singaporean jobs, what more can you expect now that the government wants to ‘shipped’ a big pool of highly educated and talented foreigners.
Especially when these foreigners will always be willingly to be paid at a lower income than Singaporean usually ask for. Not only that, they would even be willing to work long hours without any much of complain. The employers will absolutely hire them the foreigners instead of us who have been charged by our credit cards or in terms of money since we were born. We pay the Singapore hospitals for giving birth in Singapore. Afterward had invested in such big sum of amount in our children’s schools life so that in the hope that they will have bright and good future in securing good jobs in Singapore. One example is in Malaysia, where the government are trying their best at curbing the overflow of foreign talent into country itself. They were trying their best to put their citizens as their top priority. The government trying to push the employer in Malaysia to employ more of their own citizens (Malaysian) instead of outsiders or foreigner.
Last time there wasn’t this issue of the government taking and prioritising the talent of foreigner. But it’s a curiosity on why suddenly the Singapore government suddenly would prefer and even encourage the foreigner of coming to Singapore not only to study but also working here.
It has always become the top issue among the Singapore citizens that the increase and the support of the government have become tremendously and ridiculously increased.
The top issue is on tough at finding jobs in our own birth country. The low job wages worker will be at a total loss as they would be fired or sacked for foreigner that willingly to settle down cheaper salary.
Although there are other jobs that most of the time the Singaporeans wouldn’t want to accept but Singapore government should not have sorted to sought foreign talents instead do something that can encourage or try to successfully change the mind of the Singaporeans on the specific unwanted jobs. Let the employers or the government itself to discuss about the uncontrollably overflowing of foreign talent.
It is a big curiosity on why does the government still wants to welcome so much of foreign people or talent to our country? Although a lot of the Singaporean have voiced out their concerns over this issue. Maybe their concerns were not heard at all. Another example was the Philippines where they help the citizens actually prepare to work in overseas by providing them to study for free in hospitality department-to let them work in hotel section.
One successful example from the Philippines is where a woman who had been offered to work in Italy because of her expertise in housekeeping and have been offered of $2000+ as her salary, as compared to her salary in Philippines that is about less than half the price that were being offered to her.
Doesn’t mean getting more of foreign talent can give a Singapore a younger outlook. It might even pull down the special look and identity of the true Singapore. The government should resolve this major issue that have been hogging the citizen’s heads.
Like what DPM Teo Chee Hean had touched on is the education part.
It means that education is forever important in our daily lives. Knowledge is power. So as citizens of Singapore we should do our best to always upgrading ourselves in various amounts of studies with what the individual can afford to.
By updating ourselves with education we can always relate to things and can manage to the ever changing world. Things always change so do the educations. With education we would not left behind and can always update with the current issues.
In a nutshell we as a citizen of Singapore can always be cooperative and help each other on improving the lives of Singapore to make Singapore become forever young, alive and harmony too. At the same time not to sacrifice or offend anyone to achieve this noble mission.
A lot of the Singapore citizen have been complaining mostly about the increasingly and overwhelmingly foreigners being congested in Singapore. Especially it affects the ‘rice bowl’ of the Singapore citizens. If the non-talented foreigners have been hogging Singaporean jobs, what more can you expect now that the government wants to ‘shipped’ a big pool of highly educated and talented foreigners.
Especially when these foreigners will always be willingly to be paid at a lower income than Singaporean usually ask for. Not only that, they would even be willing to work long hours without any much of complain. The employers will absolutely hire them the foreigners instead of us who have been charged by our credit cards or in terms of money since we were born. We pay the Singapore hospitals for giving birth in Singapore. Afterward had invested in such big sum of amount in our children’s schools life so that in the hope that they will have bright and good future in securing good jobs in Singapore. One example is in Malaysia, where the government are trying their best at curbing the overflow of foreign talent into country itself. They were trying their best to put their citizens as their top priority. The government trying to push the employer in Malaysia to employ more of their own citizens (Malaysian) instead of outsiders or foreigner.
Last time there wasn’t this issue of the government taking and prioritising the talent of foreigner. But it’s a curiosity on why suddenly the Singapore government suddenly would prefer and even encourage the foreigner of coming to Singapore not only to study but also working here.
It has always become the top issue among the Singapore citizens that the increase and the support of the government have become tremendously and ridiculously increased.
The top issue is on tough at finding jobs in our own birth country. The low job wages worker will be at a total loss as they would be fired or sacked for foreigner that willingly to settle down cheaper salary.
Although there are other jobs that most of the time the Singaporeans wouldn’t want to accept but Singapore government should not have sorted to sought foreign talents instead do something that can encourage or try to successfully change the mind of the Singaporeans on the specific unwanted jobs. Let the employers or the government itself to discuss about the uncontrollably overflowing of foreign talent.
It is a big curiosity on why does the government still wants to welcome so much of foreign people or talent to our country? Although a lot of the Singaporean have voiced out their concerns over this issue. Maybe their concerns were not heard at all. Another example was the Philippines where they help the citizens actually prepare to work in overseas by providing them to study for free in hospitality department-to let them work in hotel section.
One successful example from the Philippines is where a woman who had been offered to work in Italy because of her expertise in housekeeping and have been offered of $2000+ as her salary, as compared to her salary in Philippines that is about less than half the price that were being offered to her.
Doesn’t mean getting more of foreign talent can give a Singapore a younger outlook. It might even pull down the special look and identity of the true Singapore. The government should resolve this major issue that have been hogging the citizen’s heads.
Like what DPM Teo Chee Hean had touched on is the education part.
It means that education is forever important in our daily lives. Knowledge is power. So as citizens of Singapore we should do our best to always upgrading ourselves in various amounts of studies with what the individual can afford to.
By updating ourselves with education we can always relate to things and can manage to the ever changing world. Things always change so do the educations. With education we would not left behind and can always update with the current issues.
In a nutshell we as a citizen of Singapore can always be cooperative and help each other on improving the lives of Singapore to make Singapore become forever young, alive and harmony too. At the same time not to sacrifice or offend anyone to achieve this noble mission.
How S'pore can stay 'Forever Young'?
To ensure that Singapore stays 'Forever Young', it is essential to keep ourselves socially and economically active, competitive and attractive. There are 5 factors that were raised by Deputy PM Teo Chee Hean's in his speech at the Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum.
Firstly, a strong culture of education and learning is important as being educated and constantly pursuing knowledge ensures that we are able to compete with other countries. With a high standard of education and the determination to continue seeking knowledge, we are promising ourselves a better future as we would have more opportunities awaiting us. This instills in us a sense of competitiveness and hence, we would strive to give our best. Therefore, a strong culture of education and continuous learning keeps Singaporeans fresh, young and relevant regardless of their age.
The second factor, a culture of seeking knowledge, innovation and ideas is equally important. If we are stuck on old ideas and do not have new innovations, we would not be able to expand our research and development hub. This would affect the job opportunities available in Singapore and would hinder Singapore's development. By encouraging new innovations and ideas, we are anticipating change and still staying relevant at the same time. This would allow us to compete globally with other countries.
A magnet for talent. One of the factors to ensure Singapore stays 'Forever Young'. Singapore, as a magnet for talent, would be able to increase its population if immigrants decide to migrate and stay in Singapore permanently. Their talents and skills would also be very much valued here, especially if we have a lack of such a skill or talent. This would allow Singaporeans to pick up new skills and talents hence, allowing Singapore to develop in other areas we were not specialised in before. This also encourages interaction between locals and foreigners and hence, promotes bonding and fosters good relationship.
Lastly, a strong and forward-looking leadership. Having a responsible leader is important. Singapore needs a leader to lead the citizens and encourage them to play a part in keeping Singapore 'Forver Young'. To do so, we need everyone's efforts and contributions. It cannot be done if it is a one man's show. Hence, the leader plays an important role in getting everyone together and implementing ways to encourage all these 5 factors to be constantly practiced.
Thus, if Singapore is able to put in place all these 5 factors, it would be able to stay 'Forever Young'.
To ensure that Singapore stays 'Forever Young', it is essential to keep ourselves socially and economically active, competitive and attractive. There are 5 factors that were raised by Deputy PM Teo Chee Hean's in his speech at the Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum.
Firstly, a strong culture of education and learning is important as being educated and constantly pursuing knowledge ensures that we are able to compete with other countries. With a high standard of education and the determination to continue seeking knowledge, we are promising ourselves a better future as we would have more opportunities awaiting us. This instills in us a sense of competitiveness and hence, we would strive to give our best. Therefore, a strong culture of education and continuous learning keeps Singaporeans fresh, young and relevant regardless of their age.
The second factor, a culture of seeking knowledge, innovation and ideas is equally important. If we are stuck on old ideas and do not have new innovations, we would not be able to expand our research and development hub. This would affect the job opportunities available in Singapore and would hinder Singapore's development. By encouraging new innovations and ideas, we are anticipating change and still staying relevant at the same time. This would allow us to compete globally with other countries.
A magnet for talent. One of the factors to ensure Singapore stays 'Forever Young'. Singapore, as a magnet for talent, would be able to increase its population if immigrants decide to migrate and stay in Singapore permanently. Their talents and skills would also be very much valued here, especially if we have a lack of such a skill or talent. This would allow Singaporeans to pick up new skills and talents hence, allowing Singapore to develop in other areas we were not specialised in before. This also encourages interaction between locals and foreigners and hence, promotes bonding and fosters good relationship.
Lastly, a strong and forward-looking leadership. Having a responsible leader is important. Singapore needs a leader to lead the citizens and encourage them to play a part in keeping Singapore 'Forver Young'. To do so, we need everyone's efforts and contributions. It cannot be done if it is a one man's show. Hence, the leader plays an important role in getting everyone together and implementing ways to encourage all these 5 factors to be constantly practiced.
Thus, if Singapore is able to put in place all these 5 factors, it would be able to stay 'Forever Young'.