Is progress necessary beneficial for the society?

In my opinion, progress is definitely necessary for the society.
Firstly, progress can transport us around easily. Transportation is very important for people living in the modern society. Vehicles used for transportation are able to move from one place to another freely and conveniently. Imagine a world without this high technology vehicles, peoeple will have a hard time travelling.
Next, progress provides us with tele-communication. Tele-communication is really important especially if you have to communicate to a person that is not infront of you.
If Singapore had not progress, she would still be a tiny fishing port.
However, progress can be abused as hackers could take advantage of technology and commit crimes.