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We are here to discuss how we can build our future together: Heng Swee Keat

At the Building Our Future Singapore Together dialogue on June 15, 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat spoke about his vision for Singapore: that government and the people can build a shared future, one where everyone will have a part to

28 June 2019

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Meritocracy remains the best model for Singapore but needs broader approach

At the EQUAL-ARK Gala Dinner on Oct. 24, 2018, then Education Minister Ong Ye Kung spoke about the paradoxical nature of meritocracy in Singapore, and despite its criticisms, no one came up with something better. I am happy to join you here

24 October 2018

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‘Every school, a good school’, as explained by DPM and former Education Minister Heng Swee Keat

At the Ministry of Education Work Plan Seminar 2015 on Sep. 22, 2015, former Education Minister and current Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat explained that the phrase “Every School, a Good School” is made up of three other “Ever ...

22 September 2015

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The real Singapore story is society-wide upliftment: Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam delivered a speech at the Economic Society of Singapore SG50 Distinguished Lecture, explaining how we achieved broad-based social upliftment with a vibrant economy. Here’s his speech in full. The story of ...

14 August 2015

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A clean and incorruptible system is part of the Singapore psyche

It took strong political leadership from the founding members of the PAP to build Singapore’s brand of incorruptibility, which is etched in the Singapore psyche and is well known throughout the world.Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke at the ...

28 September 2012

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K Shanmugam at the New York State Bar Association Rule of Law Plenary on ‘Singapore and the Rule of Law’

I am glad to invite all of you here to Maxwell Chambers. We conceptualised this as the first fully integrated facility in the world, where lawyers can come in and seamlessly work, with on the spot transcription and breakout rooms, structured and

28 October 2009

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From open sewer to reservoir in the city: Singapore’s water story as told by Lee Kuan Yew

At the Marina Barrage Commencement Ceremony on Mar. 22, 2005, Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew spoke about Singapore’s water story and how the PAP government delivered on the promise to clean up rivers. Here is his speech in full. The Singa

22 March 2005

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PM Lee’s ‘Inclusive Society Forged by Common Purpose’ speech at his Swearing in Ceremony in 2004

Friends and Fellow Singaporeans When Mr Goh Chok Tong persuaded me to enter politics in 1984, it was a big change from the army. I had gone to university on government scholarships, and benefited from the Singapore system. As a boy, I

28 August 2004

6 mins read

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Of 5-day work week, casinos and sacred cows: PM Lee’s first National Day Rally speech

Friends and fellow Singaporeans, I’ve known Mr Goh Chok Tong for a very long time, more than 25 years. We first met in 1978. It was not long after he entered politics. We met socially and I remember he was explaining to

22 August 2004

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NDR 2004: PM Lee announces 5-day work week for civil service

In Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s first National Day Rally in 2004, he spoke widely, slaying several sacred cows along the way. He also introduced the 5-day work week to the civil service, laying the foundation of the 5-day work week culture

22 August 2004

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PM Lee’s 2004 Harvard Club speech is a harbinger of his vision for Singapore

I am very happy to address the Harvard Club again. The last time I did so was in April 1985, a few months after the 1984 General Election. The PAP had lost two seats to the opposition, and won a smaller share

6 January 2004

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In full: Lee Kuan Yew’s inaugural Ho Rih Hwa Leadership Lecture 2002

In the inaugural Ho Rih Hwa Leadership in Asia Public Lecture Series in 2002, Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew spoke at length about entrepreneurship and called for change in values and mindset to unlock entrepreneurship in Singapore. Here’ ...

5 February 2002

13 mins read

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First-world economy, world-class home: ESM Goh Chok Tong’s 1999 NDR speech

Setting fresh goals When I spoke to you last year, the sky was overcast and the outlook bleak. Asia was then in the middle of its worst financial crisis. Fortunately for us, the weather has turned out better than we had

22 August 1999

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In full: Lee Kuan Yew’s ‘rainbow’ speech that inspired a nation

In this speech to the Singapore Press Club on Jun 7, 1996, founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew answered the question: Will Singapore survive Lee Kuan Yew and had a special message to young Singaporeans. This title (Picking up the gauntlet: Will

7 June 1996

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Of big shoes, team spirit and a fresh mandate: ESM Goh’s first National Day Rally speech

Friends and fellow citizens, this is a big occasion for me. It is also a difficult occasion. I said that I was not going to wear Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s shoes, but I found myself stepping into his shoes tonight. I am

28 August 1991

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Societies which do not educate and realise potential of women are worse off: Lee Kuan Yew in 1975

In his speech at the NTUC International Women’s year on Sep. 1, 1975, founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew spoke about how Singapore must educate and use the abilities and energies of our women, putting in motion childcare services near workpla ...

1 September 1975

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Life’s better short, healthy and full than long, unhealthy and dismal: Lee Kuan Yew

My belief: life is better short, healthy and full than long, unhealthy and dismal.

13 October 1972

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Lee Kuan Yew on the withdrawal of British military presence from Singapore

Founding Prime Minister laid out the options in Parliament after the British announced in 1967 that they would be withdrawing their military presence from bases all over Asia, including Singapore. It is a problem of considerable magnitude and complex ...

8 September 1967

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Speeches that shaped Singapore: Goh Keng Swee’s speech on the National Service Bill

Despite not having a blueprint to refer as the Minister of Interior and Defence, Dr Goh Keng Swee’s vision of a Singapore defended by Singaporeans laid the foundations of the Singapore Armed Forces we have today.On Mar. 13, 1967, Dr Goh spoke

28 March 1967

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Speeches that shaped Singapore: Lee Kuan Yew’s ‘independence was thrust upon us’ speech

Friends and fellow citizens May I briefly sum up the points which I made (in Malay). First, the conditions obtained two and a half years ago, in June 1963, when I came here, and the conditions today are entirely different. The world

28 December 1965

11 mins read

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We are here to discuss how we can build our future together: Heng Swee Keat

Meritocracy remains the best model for Singapore but needs broader approach

‘Every school, a good school’, as explained by DPM and former Education Minister Heng Swee Keat

The real Singapore story is society-wide upliftment: Tharman Shanmugaratnam

A clean and incorruptible system is part of the Singapore psyche

K Shanmugam at the New York State Bar Association Rule of Law Plenary on ‘Singapore and the Rule of Law’

From open sewer to reservoir in the city: Singapore’s water story as told by Lee Kuan Yew

PM Lee’s ‘Inclusive Society Forged by Common Purpose’ speech at his Swearing in Ceremony in 2004

Of 5-day work week, casinos and sacred cows: PM Lee’s first National Day Rally speech

NDR 2004: PM Lee announces 5-day work week for civil service

PM Lee’s 2004 Harvard Club speech is a harbinger of his vision for Singapore

In full: Lee Kuan Yew’s inaugural Ho Rih Hwa Leadership Lecture 2002

First-world economy, world-class home: ESM Goh Chok Tong’s 1999 NDR speech

In full: Lee Kuan Yew’s ‘rainbow’ speech that inspired a nation

Of big shoes, team spirit and a fresh mandate: ESM Goh’s first National Day Rally speech

Societies which do not educate and realise potential of women are worse off: Lee Kuan Yew in 1975

Life’s better short, healthy and full than long, unhealthy and dismal: Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Kuan Yew on the withdrawal of British military presence from Singapore

Speeches that shaped Singapore: Goh Keng Swee’s speech on the National Service Bill

Speeches that shaped Singapore: Lee Kuan Yew’s ‘independence was thrust upon us’ speech

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