You Know Anot? Singaporean Sentiments, June 2012

You Know Anot? • A monthly update on Singaporean attitudes • In The News June 2012 You know anot? For June, Worker's Party's Hougang by-election win attracted the most Singaporean eyeballs, alongside the gruesome fatal accident at Rochor Road that involved a speeding Ferrari. 17% Fatal accident at Rochor Road Junction 17% 14% What Workers Party win Hougang by-election Singaporeans were paying Ex-SCDF chief charged in court for corruption attention to in June 4G 9% 8% Sing Tel and StarHub Bishan residents oppose announce launch of 4G proposed nursing home Hot Topic Of The Month Singapore's Foreign Population Population issues have always been a key concern for a small island like Singapore. This month, we spoke to Singaporeans and discovered that 61% think that public opinion on foreigners is becoming a cause for concern. How do you feel about the current debate going on about the number of foreigners in Singapore? 5% I don't know 45% Government needs to keep a close eye on the issue and take into account public opinion/concerns 34% There are too many foreigners in Singapore 16% We are becoming less accepting of foreigners 61% think that public opinion on foreigners is becoming a cause for concern About the study Every month, Blackbox interviews more than 700 Singaporeans over the age of 18. The survey is conducted online. Results are weighted to reflect current national demographics (Citizens/PRs only). About the company Blackbox is a leading independent research company based in Singapore. The company conducts both consumer and stakeholder research and specialises in looking at community issues and trends. Please email [email protected] for further enquiries, or visit our website at http://www.blackbox.com.sg For Enquiries BLACK BOX [email protected] f http://www.facebook.com/blackboxresearch http://www.blackbox.com.sg in http://www.linkedin.com/company/blackbox-research E eBlackboxR You Know Anot? • A monthly update on Singaporean attitudes • In The News June 2012 You know anot? For June, Worker's Party's Hougang by-election win attracted the most Singaporean eyeballs, alongside the gruesome fatal accident at Rochor Road that involved a speeding Ferrari. 17% Fatal accident at Rochor Road Junction 17% 14% What Workers Party win Hougang by-election Singaporeans were paying Ex-SCDF chief charged in court for corruption attention to in June 4G 9% 8% Sing Tel and StarHub Bishan residents oppose announce launch of 4G proposed nursing home Hot Topic Of The Month Singapore's Foreign Population Population issues have always been a key concern for a small island like Singapore. This month, we spoke to Singaporeans and discovered that 61% think that public opinion on foreigners is becoming a cause for concern. How do you feel about the current debate going on about the number of foreigners in Singapore? 5% I don't know 45% Government needs to keep a close eye on the issue and take into account public opinion/concerns 34% There are too many foreigners in Singapore 16% We are becoming less accepting of foreigners 61% think that public opinion on foreigners is becoming a cause for concern About the study Every month, Blackbox interviews more than 700 Singaporeans over the age of 18. The survey is conducted online. Results are weighted to reflect current national demographics (Citizens/PRs only). About the company Blackbox is a leading independent research company based in Singapore. The company conducts both consumer and stakeholder research and specialises in looking at community issues and trends. Please email [email protected] for further enquiries, or visit our website at http://www.blackbox.com.sg For Enquiries BLACK BOX [email protected] f http://www.facebook.com/blackboxresearch http://www.blackbox.com.sg in http://www.linkedin.com/company/blackbox-research E eBlackboxR