The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) was first offered in 1994 Within five years 51 countries had MYP schools a revised MYP programme was introduced in September 2014, The national flag along with banners flown at Istana Park. Singapore has been consistently rated among the least corrupt countries in the world by Transparency International. Singapore's unique combination of a strong almost authoritarian government with an emphasis on meritocracy and good governance is known as the "Singapore model" and is regarded as a key factor behind Singapore's political stability economic growth and harmonious social order. .

Government spending in Singapore has risen since the start of the global financial crisis from around 15% of GDP in 2008 to 17% in 2012 The government's total expenditure as a percentage of GDP ranks among the lowest internationally and allows for a competitive tax regime. Singapore is required under its constitution to keep a balanced budget over each term of government Singapore government debt is issued for investment purposes not to fund expenditure. As of July 2012 SGX was in merger talks with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the two exchanges already signed a cross trading agreement. However on 20 July SGX said there are no plans for a takeover of or merger with LSE. Contents Cretaceous Thermal Maximum, 2.1 Early career The Pasir Panjang Container Terminal lies to the left and Jurong Port in the background of this panoramic view of the southwestern part of Singapore showing the southern parts of Queenstown and Clementi and Jurong, Eldershield 7 See also Fish head curry a dish created by Singapore's Malayalee (an Indian ethnic group from Kerala) community with some Chinese and Malay influences The head of a red snapper (ikan merah literally "red fish") stewed in curry consisting of varying amounts of coconut milk and tamarind juice along with vegetables (okra and eggplant are common) Usually served with either rice or bread.