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Peer reviewedBaxter, William H., III – Social Education, 1985
Singapore's language policy must balance the wishes of the various ethnic groups, the political situation in the regions, and the needs of economic development. Malay, Mandarin Chinese, English, and Tamil are all recognized as official languages. Malay has special symbolic status as the national language. (RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Economic Factors, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups
