No compromise to core principles despite bold policy moves: PM Wong

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No compromise to core principles despite bold policy moves: PM Wong
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says some fundamentals like meritocracy will not be compromised in the country, even as he promises bold policy moves in the future. He laid out his priorities at a wide-ranging media conference, marking his first 100 days in office.

These include better support for seniors and tackling the cost of living . Eugene Tan, Associate Professor at the SMU School of Law, analyses the agenda that PM Wong laid out. He talks about the local topics mentioned by PM Wong like seniors' housing and care needs, and cost of living concerns as well as foreign policies to establish ties with other countries. These include better support for seniors and tackling the cost of living .

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