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Quick Poll Results 2010

Budget 2011 - Part 2
101 participants

Finance Minister will be making the annual Budget Announcement on 18 Feb 2011. The last Budget introduced various measures to achieve the goal of “High-Skilled People, Innovative Economy, Distinctive Global City” over the next 10 years. In your view, how will the following measures help us stay competitive in the global economy?

Improve the productivity of sectors with


 43% 
To a great extent  (43)

 20% 
To a moderate extent  (20)

 16% 
To a small extent  (16)

 13% 
Not at all  (13)

 9% 
Not sure (9)


Attract top talent to value-add to businesses in Singapore.

 26% 
To a great extent  (26)

 26% 
To a moderate extent  (26)

 22% 
To a small extent  (22)

 21% 
Not at all  (21)

 6% 
Not sure (6)


Promote an innovative workforce and foster a stronger culture of innovation.

 57% 
To a great extent  (58)

 20% 
To a moderate extent  (20)

 7% 
To a small extent  (7)

 13% 
Not at all  (13)

 3% 
Not sure (3)


Help local Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to compete and seize growth opportunities globally and in the region.

 57% 
To a great extent  (58)

 22% 
To a moderate extent  (22)

 8% 
To a small extent  (8)

 10% 
Not at all  (10)

 3% 
Not sure (3)


Budget 2011 - Part 1
166 participants

Prime Minister had indicated in a recent speech that government revenues are higher than projected, and this growth will be channelled towards improving the lives of Singaporeans in the upcoming Budget. Finance Minister will be making the annual Budget Announcement 2011 early next year.

To what extent do you hope to benefit from next year's Budget Announcement?


 53% 
To a great extent  (88)

 16% 
To a moderate extent  (27)

 14% 
To a small extent (23)

 11% 
Not at all (19)

 5% 
Not sure (9)


To what extent do you think that the upcoming Budget measures may help to address your current needs and aspirations?

 20% 
To a great extent (34)

 12% 
To a moderate extent  (20)

 31% 
To a small extent (52)

 26% 
Not at all (43)

 10% 
Not sure (17)


Which area do you most hope for the Government to address?

 10% 
Raising productivity (16)

 8% 
Skills training (13)

 10% 
Business and income taxes (17)

 72% 
Tax reliefs and measures to support households (120)


Youth at Risk
55 participants

Following the recent spate of youth violence, Minister for Home Affairs, K. Shanmugam said that the Government will look at additional measures to deal with street corner gangs and review its outreach programmes for at-risk youth. In your view, how will the following measures help youth stay out of bad company?

Imposing stricter sentencing options.


 58% 
To a great extent (32)

 25% 
To a moderate extent (14)

 9% 
To a small extent (5)

 7% 
Not at all (4)

 0% 
Not sure (0)


Enhancing police powers.

 44% 
To a great extent (24)

 36% 
To a moderate extent (20)

 11% 
To a small extent (6)

 9% 
Not at all (5)

 0% 
Not sure (0)


Running programmes such as counselling, house visits and family camps.

 69% 
To a great extent (38)

 18% 
To a moderate extent (10)

 9% 
To a small extent (5)

 4% 
Not at all (2)

 0% 
Not sure (0)


The Censorship Review Committee (CRC)recommendations
471 participants

The Censorship Review Committee (CRC) has submitted recommendations such as increased industry co-regulation, more public education and better parental empowerment tools to keep pace with the changing digital and social landscape in Singapore.

Do you agree generally with the CRC’s recommendations?


 14% 
Strongly Agree (64)

 20% 
Agree (95)

 9% 
Neutral (44)

 11% 
Disagree (50)

 46% 
Strongly Disagree (218)


Do you agree that R21 content should be allowed on at HDB estate cinemas with various mitigating measures such as time-belting and restrictions on advertising?

 7% 
Strongly Agree (31)

 5% 
Agree (25)

 1% 
Neutral (7)

 8% 
Disagree (39)

 78% 
Strongly Disagree (369)


Do you agree with recommendations to protect the young from unsuitable content, such as having a optional Internet filter and easy-to-use parental lock systems for the Internet?

 60% 
Strongly Agree (281)

 18% 
Agree (85)

 3% 
Neutral (14)

 3% 
Disagree (13)

 17% 
Strongly Disagree (78)


National Day Rally 2010
457 participants

From the themes that PM spoke about during his speech, select two that captured your attention most.


 22% 
The Singapore economy (194)

 24% 
The Singapore education system (207)

 43% 
The Singapore immigration policy (375)

 10% 
The Singapore spirit (91)


Do you accept the rationale that though Singapore economy has recovered, we should learn from the lessons of the financial crisis and prepare for the next downturn?

 49% 
To a great extent (223)

 29% 
To a moderate extent (133)

 12% 
To a small extent (53)

 10% 
Not at all (45)

 1% 
Not sure (3)


Does the balancing of immigration with integration of foreigners address your concerns about the influx of foreigners into Singapore?

 21% 
To a great extent (94)

 22% 
To a moderate extent (101)

 17% 
To a small extent (77)

 39% 
Not at all (176)

 2% 
Not sure (9)


Does the enhancement and expansion of the rail network address your concerns about transportation issues in Singapore?

 24% 
To a great extent (108)

 30% 
To a moderate extent (139)

 26% 
To a small extent (118)

 18% 
Not at all (84)

 2% 
Not sure (8)


Do the new initiatives to enhance primary, secondary and post-secondary education address your concern about the education system in Singapore?

 23% 
To a great extent (106)

 28% 
To a moderate extent (128)

 27% 
To a small extent (123)

 17% 
Not at all (77)

 5% 
Not sure (23)


Do you agree with the importance of maintaining a Singapore spirit and passing it on to future generations?

 49% 
To a great extent (225)

 23% 
To a moderate extent (103)

 14% 
To a small extent (65)

 11% 
Not at all (50)

 3% 
Not sure (14)


Does PM’s speech make you look forward to the next decade of development in Singapore?

 21% 
To a great extent (98)

 26% 
To a moderate extent (117)

 17% 
To a small extent (79)

 33% 
Not at all (151)

 3% 
Not sure (12)


REACH 4th anniversary - improvement on our feedback channels and activities
128 participants

REACH is celebrating its 4th year anniversary! We would like to find out more from you on how we can improve our feedback channels and activities.

My preferred channel to provide feedback is:


 14% 
Face-to-face dialogue (18)

 38% 
Email (48)

 7% 
Facebook and Twitter  (9)

 13% 
Discussion Forum (17)

 28% 
All of the above (36)


Besides the general public, REACH should target the following segments to gather their feedback on specific issues:

 29% 
Youth (82)

 26% 
Social Sector  (73)

 14% 
Grassroots Organisation (38)

 19% 
Businesses (53)

 12% 
Unions (34)


I prefer to provide feedback during this particular feedback exercise or activity:

 9% 
National Day Rally (12)

 9% 
Pre and Post Budget (12)

 5% 
May Day Rally (7)

 16% 
Consultation on specific government policies (21)

 59% 
Ongoing consultation on general government policies (76)


Amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act
79 participants

The Workgroup has completed its review and proposed amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act (MPA), such as measures to assist applicants in their maintenance applications and encourage conciliation among the parties.

Do you generally agree with the proposed amendments to the MPA?


 20% 
Strongly Agree (16)

 37% 
Agree (29)

 28% 
Neutral (22)

 3% 
Disagree (2)

 13% 
Strongly Disagree (10)


Do you agree that the proposed compulsory conciliation process would help the parent and his children to resolve differences amicably without resorting to legal action?

 20% 
Strongly Agree (16)

 30% 
Agree (24)

 27% 
Neutral (21)

 11% 
Disagree (9)

 11% 
Strongly Disagree (9)


Do you agree with the proposal to empower authorities to obtain information from Government records for investigation and conciliation purposes?

 22% 
Strongly Agree (17)

 41% 
Agree (32)

 18% 
Neutral (14)

 6% 
Disagree (5)

 14% 
Strongly Disagree (11)


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