Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered his National Day Message yesterday (8 August), where he touched on a number of topics.
He spoke about the recent cases involving government Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers, the CPIB case and the Ridout Road case.
He delved into how the government dealt with the issues and did the right thing to protect the integrity of the system of government, and highlighted how “my Government is determined to keep our system free of corruption and wrongdoing. We will maintain our high standards of honesty, integrity, and propriety.”
He also spoke about the future, where DPM Lawrence Wong and his 4G team have embarked on a “Forward Singapore” exercise.
Lee also touched on the topic of Housing and Singapore’s ageing population, revealing that by the year 2030, 1 in 4 Singaporeans will be a senior citizen, and they will be improving community spaces and making homes more livable for seniors.
Summing up his speech, Lee said that whenever he meets up with foreign leaders from other countries, they tell him that they are impressed by Singapore and admire “our ability to think long-term, set ambitious goals, and steadily achieve our aspirations.”
He replied that “this is only possible because the people and the Government work closely together. This is what gives Singapore the edge over others. This is what makes us exceptional. We must never let this bond weaken.”
Snippet of PM Lee’s National Day Message
Often, when I meet foreign leaders, they tell me how impressed they are by Singapore. They admire our ability to think long-term, set ambitious goals, and steadily achieve our aspirations.
I tell them – this is only possible because the people and the Government work closely together. This is what gives Singapore the edge over others. This is what makes us exceptional. We must never let this bond weaken.
This National Day, as we look back on how far we have come, we can also look forward with hope. The best chapters of the Singapore story are yet to be written. Let us continue to dream boldly, work hard, and move Onward as One. Together, we can face the future with confidence.
Happy National Day!