More Singaporeans are going out of their way to help others, which President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said makes him truly hopeful for the future.
This is as the strength of a nation is ultimately about the strength and purpose its people add to one another's lives, he said as he wished everyone a happy New Year.
In a Facebook post on Dec 31, Mr Tharman reflected on his term since being elected president in September 2023.
"Having been your President for 15 months now, there is something about Singaporeans that makes me truly hopeful about the future," he said as he shared the stories of three individuals in a New Year message.
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