Common living space provided by the public housing, provides opportunities for people of different ethnic and religious groups to interact with one another. The ethnic intergration policy was introduced as it was observed that there were many people from the same ethnic race living together in the same block. The policy puts a limit on the proportion of races living together in the same block. This promotes racial intergration and harmony. By living together in the same neighbourhood, it will provide opportunities for people to interact. With greater interaction, understanding of racial and religious beliefs, friendships can be forged and this will help to bond Singaporeans together.

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Educational institutions which are open to every Singaporean allows students the opportunities for them to study and play with other students coming from different ethnic and religious background. It provides opportunities for friendships to be cultivated. The implement of CCA in schools help to promote closer bonds between students when they are working together. It also allow them to build up teamwork among them. By appreciating and respecting one another, the social bonds among students will be strengthened, thereby reducing the possibility of conflict.

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The Inter-Racial Confidence Circle was introduced to foster greater inter-racial understanding. The activities carried out create chances for Singaporeans to develop strong bonds among different ethnic and religious communities. It also build confidence and friendship among people. Such bonds will help people to remain calm in times of crisis, ensuring that social cohension is maintained.

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