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Those changes announced in NDR 2023? Our MPs have long championed them.

At the National Day Rally (NDR) 2023, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong gave Singaporeans tangible support for trying times. He showed how this improbable nation will remain home, truly, for diverse groups of Singaporeans. In particular, the ...

23 August 2023

3 mins read

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NDR 2023: A $7 billion Majulah Package for seniors, improved housing schemes and a semangat yang baru

“Don’t worry — the Government will help you. You will not be left behind.” This was Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s promise to every single Singaporean in his or her 50s to early 60s — “Young Seniors” — this National Day Rally

20 August 2023

4 mins read

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Queenstown’s rejuvenation — and what it might mean for the National Day Rally

Stroll through Queenstown these days and you will see that it is a place where the past meets the present. It is a neighbourhood where trendy cafes sit alongside old-school mamak shops. Young families walk through its streets to enrichmen ...

18 August 2023

3 mins read

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In Pictures – And the Forward SG conversations continues

With the next phase of the Forward Singapore conversations in full swing, there will be more opportunities for Singaporeans to speak up on issues close to their hearts and co-create policy solutions with the Government.

18 August 2023

2 mins read

Perspectives

Petir Explains: How will S’pore stay resilient during this globally challenging time?

“Even in this new environment, there will be new opportunities for small countries like us. In fact, if you look at the Singapore Story, it has always been about turning every challenge into opportunity, converting every vulnerability into strength,” ...

16 August 2023

3 mins read

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Building strong, vibrant communities in our heartlands

Getting residents from diverse backgrounds to talk, laugh and argue in no child's play. Instead, it involves building and rejuvenating community spaces and creating ample opportunities that encourage social mixing.

15 August 2023

2 mins read

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In Pictures – MPs at the National Day Parade

As our MPs gathered at the Padang to mark Singapore’s 58th year of independence, here is a quick look at what they were up to before-, during- and after- the parade.

11 August 2023

2 mins read

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In Pictures – National Day in the Heartlands

A quick look at what our MPs have been up to as they join their residents for a weekend of fun, games and fireworks in celebration of Singapore's 58th birthday.

8 August 2023

2 mins read

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Ever wonder how S’pore ended up with the most powerful passport in the world?

Pragmatic vision and leadership have helped Singapore build strong ties and friendships around the globe. As a result, travelling with a Singapore passport is easy and a source of pride for us all.

1 August 2023

1 min read

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Onward and forward — it’s National Day Parade preview season!

If you were anywhere near the Padang (or anywhere around the city centre) this past Saturday evening (Jul 22), you would have heard the music. Plus, you would have seen the marches, watched helicopters and planes soar past and gazed up at

27 July 2023

3 mins read

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For the love of durians

Building a sense of identity and belonging is a challenge in contemporary Singapore. Yet the durian, otherwise known as the marmite of food, has managed to transcend race, language and religion to draw diverse communities together.

27 July 2023

1 min read

Perspectives

More than a national dialogue, here is why the ForwardSG exercise is more important than ever

In two weeks, Singapore will celebrate its 58th birthday. While not a landmark birthday in the traditional sense, every year of our independence is still a milestone. For ours is an island nobody thought would survive, and as a tiny and impoverished

25 July 2023

2 mins read

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In S’pore, Racial Harmony is celebrated all year round

Maintaining racial harmony at a time when identity politics is on the rise will continue to be a work in progress. That is why all year round, our MPs act as a magnet, encouraging Singaporeans from all walks of life to come

21 July 2023

2 mins read

Perspectives

Enabling govt policies, personal agency, philanthropy & teamwork: Masagos Zulkifli shares how to co-create a S’pore which leaves no one behind

The PAP Government will leave no one behind even while Singapore moves forward. “We want to be a country where there will always be opportunities for families to better their circumstances, and where their children have hope of a better and brighter

18 April 2023

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Perspectives

DPM Wong’s vision of a new social compact signals a more caring & fairer S’pore

Is Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s latest speech a harbinger of change? “Less about ‘I and Me’. And more about ‘Us and We’,” summed up DPM Wong on Apr 17, when Parliament returned from its mid-term break to debate on the President’s

18 April 2023

3 mins read

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Terror on Jurong Island? S’pore is well-prepared for all kinds of emergencies

What would happen if terrorists descended on Jurong Island, our energy and chemical hub? To ensure that Singapore stays prepared for all kinds of emergencies, a multi-agency counter-terrorism exercise involving more than 300 personnel from SCDF, var ...

24 March 2023

1 min read

Perspectives

Our ‘Singapore Spirit’ will see us through future challenges: Gan Kim Yong

An indomitable spirit.

22 March 2023

1 min read

Perspectives

Ong Ye Kung tells how the PAP Govt got Covid-19 vaccines for S’pore

The PAP Government will ensure that Singapore has early access to vaccines during future pandemics, as it did during Covid-19. This is because the PAP plans ahead for a resilient Singapore. “How the vaccine procurement decisions were made in the earl ...

21 March 2023

3 mins read

Perspectives

Govt didn’t take trust for granted; remained open & honest throughout pandemic: DPM Wong

In his round up speech during the debate on the White Paper on Singapore’s Response to Covid-19, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the one element that was crucial in shaping the PAP Government’s response during the pandemic ...

21 March 2023

1 min read

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Defending S’pore isn’t an overnight adventure. It’s an everyday effort.

It's a long term commitment.

17 March 2023

2 mins read

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Those changes announced in NDR 2023? Our MPs have long championed them.

NDR 2023: A $7 billion Majulah Package for seniors, improved housing schemes and a semangat yang baru

Queenstown’s rejuvenation — and what it might mean for the National Day Rally

In Pictures – And the Forward SG conversations continues

Petir Explains: How will S’pore stay resilient during this globally challenging time?

Building strong, vibrant communities in our heartlands

In Pictures – MPs at the National Day Parade

In Pictures – National Day in the Heartlands

Ever wonder how S’pore ended up with the most powerful passport in the world?

Onward and forward — it’s National Day Parade preview season!

For the love of durians

More than a national dialogue, here is why the ForwardSG exercise is more important than ever

In S’pore, Racial Harmony is celebrated all year round

Enabling govt policies, personal agency, philanthropy & teamwork: Masagos Zulkifli shares how to co-create a S’pore which leaves no one behind

DPM Wong’s vision of a new social compact signals a more caring & fairer S’pore

Terror on Jurong Island? S’pore is well-prepared for all kinds of emergencies

Our ‘Singapore Spirit’ will see us through future challenges: Gan Kim Yong

Ong Ye Kung tells how the PAP Govt got Covid-19 vaccines for S’pore

Govt didn’t take trust for granted; remained open & honest throughout pandemic: DPM Wong

Defending S’pore isn’t an overnight adventure. It’s an everyday effort.

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