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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

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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

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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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Policies

PAP won’t take things for granted, will work even harder to win trust of S’poreans: DPM Wong

Even though the Party has governed Singapore since independence, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is well aware that it doesn’t mean the Party will get a free pass. In fact, the Party has to work even harder to win the confidence and

2 November 2022

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Policies

The power of heart: SM Teo on what’s important for public service

“The most important quality is that your heart is in the right place,” said Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean about public service this previous Friday (Oct 7) at the FutureChina Global Forum 2022. This answer came from a question about SM Teo’s

11 October 2022

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Perspectives

Trust is the reason why we can have nice things like F1

It’s been a long wait. But F1 racing’s finally back in Marina Bay this weekend! The world is watching, naturally (and here’re #protips on how you can get better views). “Naturally” because there’s a good chance here’s where the World Championship get

30 September 2022

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People

‘I see myself as a servant leader’ — DPM Lawrence Wong

DPM Lawrence Wong will work for the long-term interests of Singapore and Singaporeans when he becomes Prime Minister. “I’m here not just to lead but also to serve, and I see myself very much as a servant leader, doing my best to

29 September 2022

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Perspectives

Petir Explains: How Self-Help Groups promote social mobility in S’pore

“From time to time, people ask: are ethnic-based SHGs (Self-Help Groups) still relevant in our multi-racial society?” Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recounted at the Chinese Development Assistance Council’s (CDAC) 30th Anniversary Open House this pas ...

25 September 2022

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People

Building economic & social ties for S’pore: just a day in the life of DPM Heng

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat spent a good part of last Friday (Sep 16) building economic and social ties for Singapore – advancing the Government’s work of securing Singapore’s international standing and tightening our multi-ethnic social fab ...

19 September 2022

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Perspectives

No lack of diverse views within PAP: Janil Puthucheary

While there’s diversity across political parties in Singapore, there’s no lack of diverse views within the Party, said Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Dr Janil Puthucheary. That was his response to a question o ...

8 September 2022

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Perspectives

Allowing diversity of views while preserving Party discipline: lessons to learn from ex-NCMP Daniel Goh vs WP

Former Non-constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) Daniel Goh revealed on Facebook on Sep 3 that Workers’ Party (WP) leadership has convened a disciplinary committee on his Facebook posts on the Raeesah Khan saga and he was called up for an intervie ...

6 September 2022

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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

PAP won’t take things for granted, will work even harder to win trust of S’poreans: DPM Wong

The power of heart: SM Teo on what’s important for public service

Trust is the reason why we can have nice things like F1

‘I see myself as a servant leader’ — DPM Lawrence Wong

Petir Explains: How Self-Help Groups promote social mobility in S’pore

Building economic & social ties for S’pore: just a day in the life of DPM Heng

No lack of diverse views within PAP: Janil Puthucheary

Allowing diversity of views while preserving Party discipline: lessons to learn from ex-NCMP Daniel Goh vs WP

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