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Singapore’s population has increased by over 25% in the last decade. Not surprisingly, the tectonic shift in the demographic landscape has unnerved some Singaporeans. In the meanwhile, the policymakers closely monitor the emerging social fractures and where necessary, implement concrete measures to correct the imbalances. 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