President Halimah Yacob delivered her end-of-year message yesterday, and among her many points, include urging the country to look recognise and reward competence, and not just paper qualifications.
Among her hopes for the new year, she said that we still attach low value to work that may be highly skilled and important to the economy but doesn’t need a degree, which she says needs to change.
She also urged Singaporeans to support those with mental health issues and the disabled, along with their caretakers.
She added that they shouldn’t have to carry the burden alone as many of them worry about how to feed themselves when they are older, without family or loved ones to help them.
Halimah also urged Singaporeans to stay united, and that we have worked very hard to maintain our diversity and stay cohesive through mutual respect and understanding of each other.