However, probably the most remarkable development is
in Singapore. English is co-official with Malay, Mandarin, and
Tamil, but is the only language known to all younger
Singaporeans. An explicit state educational policy has made
them fluent in an English with both a prestigious standard
variety based on UK usage and a vibrant vernacular known
as ‘Singlish’, which serves them well informally but troubles
some of their elders. However, the entire spectrum of English
in Singapore is now so safe that the island nation may soon
be treated worldwide as a native English-speaking country