Name
DB Lee
Class
INTA 4500
About the Project
This paper examines Singapore's 1989 Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP), which aimed to reduce economic and social disparities among the country’s various ethnic groups by enforcing quotas in public housing. The research uses a process-tracing methodology to analyze how this policy has enhanced economic outcomes for the historically marginalized Malay community. It assesses the EIP’s impact by investigating changes in household income, occupational diversity, and educational attainment, finding significant improvements despite ongoing disparities compared to the Chinese majority. The study contextualizes its findings by conducting comparative analyses with Malaysia, China, and Hong Kong, which further demonstrate the strengths of Singapore’s approach. But while the paper recognizes these successes, it also addresses contemporary criticisms and suggests that the policy should adapt to meet modern needs.
