Survival and Sovereignty (1965–1970) · 1965–1970

The Central Provident Fund (CPF)

How the expansion of the CPF provided capital for nation-building and social security.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the CPF differ from a traditional pension scheme?
  2. 2How did the CPF help Singaporeans afford their own homes?
  3. 3What role did the CPF play in financing Singapore's infrastructure?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Challenges of an Independent Nation - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: History
Unit: Survival and Sovereignty (1965–1970)
Period: 1965–1970

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