Reflection

Both Mr S. Rajaratnam and Dr Goh Keng Swee contributed a lot to Singapore. However, I think that Dr Goh contributed more as his ideas were more beneficial to Singapore. You see, he turned Jurong which was then a swamp into a place where people go to shop, do businesses. In addition, he was strengthened Singapore's military and domestic security capabilities. If he did not, what would happen if Singapore met with disasters? He made Singapore a stronger and safer country. Besides that, he introduced streaming in education which channeled students into different programmes of study according to their learning abilities. That way, more people will have the chance of studying. Dr Goh did not forget about leisure as he was responsible for project such as Jurong Bird Park, Singapore Zoo and Singapore Symphony Orchestra!

On the other hand, Mr Rajaratnam did things that were less beneficial but without his help, I think Dr Goh would not have come out with so many policies. Both of them devoted most of their time helping and improving our country so we should be grateful to them. If it was not them, I think Singapore would not have come till today.