MBS Social Studies Project

Done By: Cheryl (2), 3S2

About Marina Bay Sands

An integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore.

Developed by Las Vegas Sands

Billed as the world’s most expensive standalone casino property at $8 billion including the cost of prime land.

MBS includes The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands mall, a museum, 2 large theatres, seven ‘celebrity chef’ restaurants, 2 floating Crystal Pavilions, an ice skating rink and the world’s largest atrium casino

Topped by a 340m-long SkyPark ( opened on 24 June 2010 ) and a 150m infinity swimming pool

Officially opened on 23 June 2010

Past and present of MBS

Past & Present of Marina Bay

Past In 1970s, land

reclamation carried out at Marina Bay, forming today’s Marina Centre & Marina South areas

In the reclamation process, Telok Ayer Basin was removed from the map, while the Singapore River's mouth now flows into the bay instead of directly into the sea.

Present Marina Bay Sands, Art &

Science Museum and Marina Barrage were built.

Popular tourist attraction

How did MBS benefited the growth of Singapore?

It has helped to boost Singapore’s economy

MBS is a popular tourist attraction because mainly the casino

They come to Singapore to shop and gamble, contributing to Singapore’s economy

Some of the places that has attracted tourists to mbs

Art Science Museum

Infinity swimming

pool on the skypark

Casino

Good Governance : Leadership Is Key

Ways to manage gambling addiction problems after the opening of casino

- Gambling Addiction

o Opening of casino without the levy Anybody can go in

Gamble for the first time Gamble again Keep

gambling and losing money Become addicted with

broken families

Good Governance: Leadership Is Key

- Method: Casino Control Act

A resident who wants to enter the casino must pay a levy of $100

Singaporeans have raised gambling issues and so the government took their concerns into consideration came out with this levy to prevent Singaporeans from becoming addicted to gambling

A good leader listens to his people and then acts accordingly.

Good Governance : Anticipate Change And Stay Relevant

The government were able to foresee the developments based on current trends like the casino which is bringing up the economy in other countries. So they built the casino.

They also take active steps to cope with addiction to gambling by making residents pay $100 for entrance fee to the casino. This is to reduce the number of gambling addicts.

Good Governance: Reward for Work and Work for Reward

Reward workers with benefits at MBS

Good Governance: A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All

By building MBS, more variety of jobs are available.

Since MBS is a world of first-class accommodations, dining and entertainment, only the best and with potential workers can work here to provide excellent service.

The government also gives opportunities to everybody to have a say about MBS for example the addiction to gambling.

Good Governance: A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All

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