The Politics and Government of Singapore in the ASEAN Community

Abstract

This study aims to 1) Examine the current politics and government policies of Singapore, 2) Study Singapore's role in the context of the ASEAN Community, and 3) Summarize the key political policies of Singapore that contributd to its success within the ASEAN Community context.
The research was conducted by Documentary Research Method, reviewing relevant concepts, theories, and literature. The findings reveal that 1) Singapore has a Political System that combines democracy controlled by the dominant political party (Parliamentary Democracy System),
2) Singapore’s role in the ASEAN context emphasizes three main pillars the first pillar is the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC), focusing on maintaining neutrality for national security and stability, adhering to good governance and transparency; the second pillar is the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), aiming to be a center for economic, financial, free trade, and investment from ASEAN countries; the third pillar is the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC), promoting cooperation in education, innovation, and citizen participation through ASEAN Connectivity, as well as addressing environmental issues for sustainable development, 3) The important political policy approaches of Singapore include 3.1) Democratic System focusing on stability and efficiency with diplomatic neutrality, 3.2) Promoting the economy to support regional changes, focusing on innovation and becoming a financial, free trade, and technological hub, and 3.3) Promoting social policies to reduce inequality and create social equality, along with prioritizing environmental issues and sustainable development.