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Keeping bilingualism alive for the next generation

Today, Singapore has evolved into a majority English-speaking country. But facing another challenge – reduced exposure to Mother Tongue Languages (MTL), what can we do to nurture a love for MTL amongst our young?

5 September 2023

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The Lee Kuan Yew Centennial Fund carries on his efforts to educate young S’poreans

Developing young Singaporeans to be all they can be.

1 June 2023

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#studentsgotskills: Chan Chun Sing goes vertical farming, securing aircraft and rock-climbing with S’pore’s students

Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing has been giving a very different take of what we think going to school means on his TikTok channel @chanchunsingsg. These past few weeks, he has been busy visiting school students across Singapo ...

23 May 2023

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Everyone benefits when we build up S’pore’s built environment together

Cooperation is constructive

17 May 2023

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Perspectives

“We must build bridges, not walls”: DPM Heng on 3 things we all must get right for S’pore to thrive

“We must build bridges, not walls,” said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat in Parliament on Apr 20. This was part of his call for us as a nation to get three things right so that Singapore can continue to succeed in

21 April 2023

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Chan Chun Sing on why subject-based banding is the next step in education reform

We need a system which affords us different pathways to realise our dreams.

9 April 2023

2 mins read

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Petir Explains: Why and when does the Govt relocate schools between neighbourhoods?

More than just adapting to demand, relocation also helps to encourage diversity.

14 March 2023

4 mins read

Perspectives

Our Institutes of Higher Learning help S’pore stay relevant: Chan Chun Sing

Three ways Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) can help to secure Singapore's future.

14 March 2023

2 mins read

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Uplifting & empowering our Malay/Muslim community in housing, education & work

From uplifting lower-income families to advancing employment prospects, the PAP will continue to advocate the interests of our Malay/Muslim community.

7 March 2023

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Perspectives

MOE not ideologically closed to good ideas but must step through issues: Chan Chun Sing on suggestion to remove PSLE

Besides generating viral maths questions, the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a rite of passage for many Singaporeans and can be a stressful experience. Is there a solution to get rid of all this stress? Workers’ Party MP Associat ...

2 March 2023

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Perspectives

MP Patrick Tay on what S’poreans can learn from Iron Man & his Mark suits

Like Tony Stark, we need to upgrade our armours to respond to industry demands

1 March 2023

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PAP MPs are reimagining education, one idea at a time

In Singapore, education is no longer a matter of sending our children to school but about their right to learn. For instance, how can we make learning more holistic? What kind of support can we provide to ensure learning is meaningful for

1 March 2023

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PAP Govt committed to ensuring greater access to records for research

Over 4 in 5 requests for declassification get approved.

1 March 2023

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Perspectives

Invisible forces chipping away family’s ability to be safe harbour: Eric Chua

Why its especially important to strengthen families now.

24 February 2023

3 mins read

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Enhancing roles of fathers, bridging education pay gap, promoting social mixing: Day 1 of Budget Debate

The Budget Debate has begun, and our MPs have come prepared to offer their views on the best ways to strengthen our social compact. Speaking up on a range of issues, here are some of our favourite quotes from Day One. Enhancing

23 February 2023

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PAP Govt is serving up higher wages & skills training for 41,000 Food Services workers

The tables will turn next Wednesday (Mar 1, 2023). 41,000 cooks, waiters and other workers in the Food Services sector will be the ones being served up something good. About 12,000 lower-wage workers in this sector will have their wages rise to

21 February 2023

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Chan Chun Sing picks up laser-cutting, mace-twirling on school visits, shares them on TikTok

Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing has been busy visiting schools and documenting his learning journey on TikTok. The last we checked (less than a month ago on January 4), he had two videos up. He’s got 13 now, and you might

1 February 2023

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Chan Chun Sing: 5 key shifts to keep our education system relevant

What is the future of education in Singapore? That is the question that Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing sought to answer when he gave the keynote speech at the Singapore Perspectives Conference yesterday (5 Jan). During his address, Minister ...

6 January 2023

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3 ways Southeast Asia can evolve education systems for a better future: DPM Heng

Taking a broader view, responding collectively to developing trends and working together — these are the three ways countries in Southeast Asia can evolve education systems and create a better future for all in the region, said Deputy Prime Minister ...

9 December 2022

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Be proud for reaching this milestone amid pandemic: PM Lee to P6 students who received PSLE results

Studying and preparing for Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) in a normal year is already tough, what more amid a pandemic? Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recognised this and took to Facebook to congratulate all students who receive their PSLE ...

23 November 2022

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