In his National Day Message on Thursday evening, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong pointed out that Singapore will have to tread a different path as the economy matures and society’s interests diverge. "The economy is maturing and our population is ageing. Different groups in society now have more diverse and even conflicting interests," he said in the telecast. He then gave the example of older Singaporeans worrying about healthcare and costs of living while younger Singaporeans hope for "wider education opportunities" and "more affordable homes". “Our road ahead will be different from the road we have travelled. So we must reassess our position, review our direction, and refresh our strategies to thrive in this new world,” he continued. Delivering his pre-recorded message at the newly-refurbished SAFRA clubhouse in Toa Payoh, Lee, who was dressed in a peach-coloured shirt, gave his report on Singapore’s progress and goals for the year.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:35:19 +0000
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