The document discusses the integrated resort Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. It describes how Lee Hsien Loong announced and carried out plans for the resort despite debate. The resort succeeded and benefited Singapore by attracting tourists and foreign investment, improving the economy and creating jobs for Singaporeans. The government implemented measures like casino entrance fees for locals to address social impact concerns.

3.  MOTION SENSOR FAN
Fan only turns on when
the sensor detects motion
of people beneath it.
Uses solar energy
THUS, it conserves energy
and reduces the usage of
non-renewable energy
sources.

4. LOCAL BRANDS INTERNATIONAL
BRANDS

5.  Marina Bay Sands depends on more
services in order to increase profit and
job opportunities.
 Marina Bay Sands attract foreign
investors and tourists.
 THEREFORE contributing to improving the
economy of Singapore.

6.  Casinos attract tourists to come and
gable, improving the economy of
Singapore.

8.  Lee Hsien Loong announced the starting
of an integrated resort.
 Singaporeans debated about it, e.g.
how the casinos would affect the
people.
 However Lee Hsien Loong carried on the
plan.
 The integrated resorts was a success.

9.  Lee Hsien Loong had the great foresight
that the integrated resorts would be
beneficial to Singapore.
 He insisted on carrying on with the
integrated resort despite the
Singaporeans’ debate.

10.  Shown by planning and upgrading
Marina Bay Sands.
 For example, the inclusion on casinos in
the integrated resort.
 The government knew that having
casinos would attract tourists and thus
improving the economy of Singapore.

11.  Singaporeans were worried about the
negative social impacts of Singapore,
e.g Singaporeans being addicted to
gambling.
 The government heard the people and
implemented a $100 levy for
Singaporeans who want to enter the
casino.

12.  The introduction of Marina Bay Sands
provided more job opportunities for
Singaporeans.
 Singaporeans who work hard would get
promoted, getting a higher pay.
 When they work hard, the profit gained
by Singapore is increased, improving the
economy of Singapore.

13.  http://sg.lifestyleasia.com
 http://www.cnngo.com/singapore/
 http://www.streetdirectory.com
 http://flickr.com
 Google
 Notes