Sixty years ago, in 1966, a fledgling nation, barely a year old, drafted a National Pledge that promised to build one united people regardless of race, language, or religion.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally address reminds us that these words are far more than a ceremonial recitation; they are a solemn promise forged in adversity.
Being Singaporean isn’t defined by lineage; it is defined by an active commitment to put the nation first. That living ethos is embodied...
Part of the Government’s priority to make social media safer by design includes cracking down on features that keep users scrolling endlessly, clicking, and coming back for more and platforms may be required to raise their minimum age beyond the current industry standard of 13.
“These features are hard enough for adults to resist – for teenagers, the risks are greater,” said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23.
He added that the Government...
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced several new initiatives to support Singaporeans in his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23.
The key messages were:
A new southern island somewhat similar to Jurong Island but also supporting other industries, a refresh for Sentosa and tunnels to link to Pulau Tekong are some projects Singaporeans may look forward to in the years ahead.
Pulau Semakau, Pulau Bukom and Pulau Sudong are among islands that could be merged through planned land reclamation to create a new “Western island” in coming decades for a new generation of industries, power generation infrastructure and defence needs, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong...
As the world becomes increasingly contested and more unstable than before, Singapore will focus on deepening regional integration and strengthening partnerships beyond the region to make ASEAN a more effective single market when it takes on the ASEAN chairmanship in 2027, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23.
The Republic will also bring diverse partners together, building common ground and keeping channels for dialogue and cooperation open, PM Wong said.
Singapore takes over...
