He set out what Singaporeans can expect next as he crosses 100 days in office.
SINGAPORE — Tackling cost of living concerns and taking better care of seniors are two key areas of focus for the Government, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Aug 23., PM Wong said he is looking into longer-term care for seniors and their housing needs. This is a big issue that will continue to grow as more people age, he noted.
, which included granting more paid leave for new parents, giving temporary financial help to lower- and middle-income workers who lose their jobs, and updating the Gifted Education Programme. The renewed social compact relates to how every Singaporeans will get support despite their setbacks in life and get a fair shot in life, said PM Wong, who finished his first 100 days in office on Aug 22.
Realising these two shared goals required a “major reset” of certain policies, attitudes and mindsets, he said, adding that he had focused his Rally speech on changes in parental leave arrangements, temporary financial support for those who lost their jobs and education. He also said he will continue to hold dialogue sessions with different segments of society, and engage Singaporeans through social media and press conferences such as this one.
PM Wong said it is important that he meets leaders of other countries in his new capacity to establish good personal relations with them, as this would set the tone for the country’s overall relationship with their countries. Some countries could even be up for a change of government.
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