Ethnic diversity
‘The Raffles Plan’ put together by Sir Stamford Raffles during this period, saw that each race was segregated. While there are still distinct ethnic areas, the policies of the Housing and Development Board of recent times attempt to promote a mix of all races within each housing district in order to foster social cohesion and national loyalty. The racial groups within Singapore have retained their own cultural identities while developing as an integral part of the wider Singapore community.