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S’pore ‘a tale of two cities’? Don’t underestimate S’poreans: Alex Yam

Singapore is not “a tale of two cities” and those who claim so are underestimating Singaporeans. As the united response to a crisis like Covid-19 shows, Singaporeans consistently come together as one to co-create a home — and the PAP Government has

24 February 2023

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Policies

Budget 2023: ‘Growing the pie’ to protect against future shocks

The Budget Debate is well underway, and there have been ample discussions over “who gets what”. However, there is something more important than slicing the pie. According to Bukit Panjang SMC MP Mr Liang Eng Hwa, budgets must ...

23 February 2023

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Perspectives

Budget 2023 is inspired political commitment & decisive break from past: Seah Kian Peng

Why the socialist social compact between the Government and Singaporeans remains strong.

22 February 2023

3 mins read

Perspectives

PAP Govt must recognise pain points while inspiring S’poreans towards better future : Sitoh Yih Pin

The PAP does not walk away from pain points. We face them head on and we come up with viable and sustainable long-term solutions.

22 February 2023

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Petir Explains: Why Total Defence is so important now more than ever

Today, threats come in many forms aside from military ones, and we face many disruptions to our way of life.

18 February 2023

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Total Defence Day is why sirens sound across S’pore every Feb 15

6.20pm is a special time of the day. It is when people are done with work and school and are settling down for a tasty dinner with family or a fun night out with friends. There will even be a sunset soon,

16 February 2023

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S’pore moving to DORSCON Green is progress that we can be proud of as one nation

If we can survive this crisis of a generation, there are few problems that we cannot overcome if we face them as one united nation.

9 February 2023

1 min read

People

Reunion at the Istana: PM Lee hosts CNY lunch with former MPs

Chinese New Year is a joyous time for reunions. For Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, it is also the time to celebrate and reminisce with former comrades who have retired from politics and public service. After all, the legacy of their serv

26 January 2023

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Policies

Stewardship is defining feature of social compact we inherited, core to S’pore identity: Desmond Lee

Point 1: Singapore’s a small place. At about 730 square kilometres, we are less than 2 per cent the size of Switzerland — but with about two-thirds of the population. Point 2: This size and density are why the Party consistently stewards

19 January 2023

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People

What’s corporate purpose & how it can be a force for public good, explained by Edwin Tong

Chances are you’ve heard about corporate social responsibility. It’s how companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business alongside profit-making ones. What about corporate purpose, though? It’s a very useful concept for develo ...

18 January 2023

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Policies

How S’pore is improving the way we build our urban environment

Those ongoing construction projects you see here and there along Singapore’s streets? They are testament to the PAP Government’s efforts in improving our cityscape. About 60 per cent of Singapore’s construction demand for 2023 is from public se ...

17 January 2023

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Policies

2022 roundup: PM Lee’s call for unity & trust to respond to challenges internally & abroad at NDR2022

To round off 2022, Petir.sg is looking back at moments where our Party decisively took action this year. Singaporeans trusted each other and the Government a lot during the worst of the pandemic. And the Government upheld that trust, said Prime Minis

28 December 2022

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Heartwarming animated short shows how S’poreans can help each other overcome challenges & uncertainties

Ah Ma sits alone at home during the start of Threads, our Party’s just-released (Dec 18) animated short. Heavy bags, general household clutter and stacks of bad news are piling up in her flat; thick threads tangle all this bric-à-brac together. These

20 December 2022

1 min read

Policies

Compromise must never be a bad word in S’pore: DPM Wong tells youths

We should always be respectful of the different views on issues, such as sexuality and gender, that Singaporeans care deeply about and listen to one another, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. “We should learn how to accommodate these di ...

5 December 2022

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People

Here are the appointments of the Party’s 37th CEC

The 37th PAP Central Executive Committee (CEC) met on Nov 26, 2022 and co-opted four additional members: Here’s the complete CEC list: Chairman Heng Swee Keat Vice Chairman Masagos Zulkifli Secretary-General &nbs ...

26 November 2022

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Party drops video to reaffirm commitment to S’pore & S’poreans

“We will walk alongside every Singaporean.” The Party made this promise today, on the 68th anniversary of the Party’s founding. And it’s going to be a good journey. View this post on Instagram A post shared by People's Action Party (@papsin ...

21 November 2022

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Perspectives

Practical implications of WP’s alternatives to GST hike mean leaving less for future gen: Chee Hong Tat

The basic premise of WP’s alternatives to the GST hike means using more of our Past Reserves and thus leaving behind less resources for our children, wrote Senior Minister of State for Finance Chee Hong Tat on Lianhe Zaobao on Nov 21.

21 November 2022

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People

I’ll give my all for Party, people & country: DPM on privilege & responsibility to steer S’pore

We are approaching a new era of history. Higher prices and geopolitical tensions are gathering outside Singapore. Internally, Singapore’s maturing economy and ageing population are everyday issues for the Government — what shall we fund with our fini ...

6 November 2022

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Perspectives

Opposition goes AWOL when it comes to spiky issues: PM Lee

The opposition goes missing when difficult issues come up, such as the repeal of Section 377A, while the PAP Government does its best to bring everyone along and keep society together, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. For instance on Section 377A

6 November 2022

2 mins read

Perspectives

Our Party fights for S’pore: PM Lee shares 3 political battle strategies

Our Party must win the political battle for Singapore. And we do so in three ways: getting our political message across, countering opposition moves and working the ground. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong laid out this mission plan during his speech a

6 November 2022

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S’pore ‘a tale of two cities’? Don’t underestimate S’poreans: Alex Yam

Budget 2023: ‘Growing the pie’ to protect against future shocks

Budget 2023 is inspired political commitment & decisive break from past: Seah Kian Peng

PAP Govt must recognise pain points while inspiring S’poreans towards better future : Sitoh Yih Pin

Petir Explains: Why Total Defence is so important now more than ever

Total Defence Day is why sirens sound across S’pore every Feb 15

S’pore moving to DORSCON Green is progress that we can be proud of as one nation

Reunion at the Istana: PM Lee hosts CNY lunch with former MPs

Stewardship is defining feature of social compact we inherited, core to S’pore identity: Desmond Lee

What’s corporate purpose & how it can be a force for public good, explained by Edwin Tong

How S’pore is improving the way we build our urban environment

2022 roundup: PM Lee’s call for unity & trust to respond to challenges internally & abroad at NDR2022

Heartwarming animated short shows how S’poreans can help each other overcome challenges & uncertainties

Compromise must never be a bad word in S’pore: DPM Wong tells youths

Here are the appointments of the Party’s 37th CEC

Party drops video to reaffirm commitment to S’pore & S’poreans

Practical implications of WP’s alternatives to GST hike mean leaving less for future gen: Chee Hong Tat

I’ll give my all for Party, people & country: DPM on privilege & responsibility to steer S’pore

Opposition goes AWOL when it comes to spiky issues: PM Lee

Our Party fights for S’pore: PM Lee shares 3 political battle strategies

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