Integration policy in Singapore: A transnational inclusion approach

Md Mizanur Rahman; Tong Chee Kiong

doi:10.1080/14631369.2012.710403

Integration policy in Singapore: A transnational inclusion approach

Md Mizanur Rahman
, Tong Chee Kiong

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Abstract

A number of models of integration have been developed to highlight the experiences of immigration and integration in the Western world. However, the existing models do not adequately capture the complexities of contemporary international immigration and integration, especially the integration process in the light of migrant transnationalism in Asia. This study examines the models of integration through a case study of Singapore. This paper introduces a new concept 'transnational inclusion' to conceptualize Singapore's initiative to embrace its transnational global Singaporeans as well as its transnational immigrants, estimated to make up one-fourth of the total population. The paper shows that a transnational inclusion model of integration can provide better insights into the dynamics of transnationalism and integration in today's complex migration scenario. We point to Singapore's integration approach that regards integrating migrants into the different spheres of the society as a process rather than an end. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	80-98
Journal	Asian Ethnicity
Volume	14
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/14631369.2012.710403
Publication status	Published - Jan 2013
Externally published	Yes

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immigration
integration
Singapore
transnational inclusion
transnationalism

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