New parents will have more paid leave while lower- and middle-income workers who lose their jobs will get temporary financial help, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as he outlined his vision for a refreshed Singapore dream.
In his maiden National Day Rally speech on Aug 18, PM Wong said the nation has reached a stage where everyone wants a Singapore where people thrive on their own terms, in ways that are less prescribed and determined; and where people support one another.
"Realising our new ambitions will require a major reset - a major reset in policies, to be sure; but also a reset in our attitudes," he said.
PM Wong also pledged to look after various groups of Singaporeans, including the elderly, families and lower-income households, while asking for the people's support in charting a new way forward amid an uncertain geopolitical environment.
The policy shifts will unfold over several years, he said, adding: "To achieve our shared goals, I need your help. Because making the lasting changes we are aiming for will require a mindset shift in all of us." PM Wong, who was sworn in as Singapore's fourth head of government in May, said he has not changed, despite the bigger responsibility.
"I may be Prime Minister. But I'm also a fellow citizen and friend, sharing the same experiences and concerns as all of you," he said in his address to the nation in Malay, Mandarin and English at ITE College Central in Ang Mo Kio.
"I am here to serve you and our country and I pledge to give my all to this endeavour." As Singapore writes the next chapter of its story, the country will have to contend with profound changes such as the intensifying rivalry between America and China, rapid technological disruptions and climate change, he said.
Recounting how founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew had once said the country needs a government that is both prudent and bold, PM Wong said his team will adopt the same approach.
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