Singapore: Review of Educational Events in 1991

The year 1991 has been a busy year for educational policy makers. Though the objectives had remained unchanged and the fundamental structure solid, there was need for fine-tuning the system. In particular, economic imperatives had indicated a need to reduce wastage and to promote a ten-year general education regime; pressure continued for more access and a diversity of routes to tertiary education. Problems had also continued to surface with the implementation of the bilingual policy and new initiatives were required. Finally, a new minister, Mr Lee Yock Suan has taken over and major changes to the structure and curriculum have been announced as a response to these needs.