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The Singapore Dream no longer the '5Cs' but leading purposeful lives, says DPM Wong
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The Singapore Dream no longer the '5Cs' but leading purposeful lives, says DPM Wong
The Singapore Dream no longer the '5Cs' but leading purposeful lives, says DPM Wong
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at a press conference to launch the Forward Singapore Festival at Gardens by the Bay on Oct 27, 2023. (Photo: TODYA/Lim Li Ting)
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The "Singapore Dream" is no longer solely about material success, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Speaking at the launch of the Forward Singapore Festival on Friday (Oct 27), Mr Wong said Singaporeans now want fulfilment, meaning and purpose in life
He acknowledged that bread and butter issues like housing are still important, and said that the Government is working on addressing them and building a "shared future" together
Mr Wong also called on Singaporeans who have "done well" for themselves to consider donating their time or money to mentor and support those in need
Renald Loh
27 Oct 2023 02:33PM (Updated: 27 Oct 2023 02:48PM)
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SINGAPORE: The "Singapore Dream" is no longer solely about material success – it now encompasses fulfilment, meaning and purpose in people’s lives, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Oct 27).
Speaking at the launch of the Forward Singapore Festival at Gardens by the Bay, Mr Wong said that Singaporeans today "no longer talk so much about the five Cs".
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He was referring to the material possessions Singaporeans typically aspire to own, namely a condominium, car, cash, credit card and country club membership.
“To be clear, we still want a good life," added Mr Wong, who is also Finance Minister.
"There are genuine concerns about issues like housing and the cost of living, which the government is focusing on and we are addressing them.
“But from our engagements, it is also clear the Singapore Dream is more than just material success. It is also about fulfilment, meaning and purpose in what we do.”
Earlier on Friday morning, Mr Wong and other members of Singapore's fourth-generation leadership team held a press conference to officially launch the Forward Singapore report.
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The 180-page report is the culmination of a 16-month-long feedback exercise that canvassed the views of over 200,000 Singaporeans and stakeholders with the aim of refreshing the nation’s social compact.
Mr Wong also kicked off the Forward Singapore Festival, which runs this weekend at Gardens by the Bay, where the public can learn more about the Forward SG initiatives outlined in the report and contribute their own ideas for the nation’s development.
Related:
'Embrace wider definitions of success': Forward SG report lays out roadmap for a new Singapore vision
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'WE, US AND OURS'
Mr Wong, who is expected to succeed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in the coming years, said that the new Singapore Dream comprises three main elements.
“First ... We believe it will be vibrant and inclusive. Vibrant, because we want to ensure that there are continued opportunities for all Singaporeans to get good jobs to enjoy better living standards over time.
“Inclusive; because the opportunities should not just be for a few. They are certainly not limited to those with university degrees, or those who fit into a certain conventional mould,” he said, adding that the aim is for there to be equal opportunities for all Singaporeans regardless of their background, educational pathways and career choices.
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“In other words, we must truly embrace learning beyond grades ... We must value every worker for who they are and what they do, especially those who do the essential work that we all rely on.”
Mr Wong had previously spoken about the growing divergence between the starting salaries of graduates from the Institute of Technical Education and those from polytechnics and universities, as well as the need to professionalise skilled trades.
“Second, it will be fair and thriving, because we recognise the stresses and strains that Singaporeans face on a day-to-day basis. We want to be a society where Singaporeans can be better assured of their basic needs through every life stage,” he said.
In order to achieve this, Mr Wong said that Singapore needs to have an environment that is conducive for all segments of society, including children, seniors, people with disabilities and their caregivers.
Related:
Uplift lower-income families towards 'sustained progress', close early education gaps: Forward SG report
Forward SG report outlines caregiving support, possibility of more parental leave to help families
Enabling workers who face setbacks to “bounce back stronger” is also a key focus, he said.
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The Forward SG report indicated that a new support scheme would be implemented to help these involuntarily unemployed workers in the lower and middle-income groups “get back on their feet”.
Last, Mr Wong said that the Singapore Dream is also about resilience and unitedness.
“It will not be possible for the government alone to do everything through policy changes, nor is it possible for any individual to succeed on his or her own efforts alone,” he said.
Mr Wong then called on those who have “done well” to consider making financial donations or volunteering their time and expertise to mentor and support those in need.
“This is not a top-down government agenda. This is very much a shared consensus, a co-created roadmap for our next round of nation building,” he said.
“That’s why I firmly believe the refreshed Singapore Dream is less about I, me, and mine; it’s more about we, us, and ours.”
Speaking to the media on Friday, Mr Wong stressed that the government will continue to engage Singaporeans widely even after the Forward SG exercise has ended and create more avenues for civic participation.
He added that while the country now has a “roadmap to build our shared future together”, the government still has to translate that into “concrete actions, policies and results”.
The Forward Singapore Festival will be held at Gardens by the Bay from Oct 27 to Oct 29, before making its way into various locations until Jan 28 next year.
The Singapore Dream no longer the '5Cs' but leading purposeful lives, says DPM Wong
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The Singapore Dream no longer the '5Cs' but leading purposeful lives, says DPM Wong
The Singapore Dream no longer the '5Cs' but leading purposeful lives, says DPM Wong
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at a press conference to launch the Forward Singapore Festival at Gardens by the Bay on Oct 27, 2023. (Photo: TODYA/Lim Li Ting)
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This audio is generated by an AI tool.
The "Singapore Dream" is no longer solely about material success, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
Speaking at the launch of the Forward Singapore Festival on Friday (Oct 27), Mr Wong said Singaporeans now want fulfilment, meaning and purpose in life
He acknowledged that bread and butter issues like housing are still important, and said that the Government is working on addressing them and building a "shared future" together
Mr Wong also called on Singaporeans who have "done well" for themselves to consider donating their time or money to mentor and support those in need
Renald Loh
27 Oct 2023 02:33PM (Updated: 27 Oct 2023 02:48PM)
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SINGAPORE: The "Singapore Dream" is no longer solely about material success – it now encompasses fulfilment, meaning and purpose in people’s lives, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Oct 27).
Speaking at the launch of the Forward Singapore Festival at Gardens by the Bay, Mr Wong said that Singaporeans today "no longer talk so much about the five Cs".
ADVERTISEMENT
He was referring to the material possessions Singaporeans typically aspire to own, namely a condominium, car, cash, credit card and country club membership.
“To be clear, we still want a good life," added Mr Wong, who is also Finance Minister.
"There are genuine concerns about issues like housing and the cost of living, which the government is focusing on and we are addressing them.
“But from our engagements, it is also clear the Singapore Dream is more than just material success. It is also about fulfilment, meaning and purpose in what we do.”
Earlier on Friday morning, Mr Wong and other members of Singapore's fourth-generation leadership team held a press conference to officially launch the Forward Singapore report.
ADVERTISEMENT
The 180-page report is the culmination of a 16-month-long feedback exercise that canvassed the views of over 200,000 Singaporeans and stakeholders with the aim of refreshing the nation’s social compact.
Mr Wong also kicked off the Forward Singapore Festival, which runs this weekend at Gardens by the Bay, where the public can learn more about the Forward SG initiatives outlined in the report and contribute their own ideas for the nation’s development.
Related:
'Embrace wider definitions of success': Forward SG report lays out roadmap for a new Singapore vision
SkillsFuture top-up for mature mid-career Singaporeans, more support for ITE grads: Forward SG report
'WE, US AND OURS'
Mr Wong, who is expected to succeed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in the coming years, said that the new Singapore Dream comprises three main elements.
“First ... We believe it will be vibrant and inclusive. Vibrant, because we want to ensure that there are continued opportunities for all Singaporeans to get good jobs to enjoy better living standards over time.
“Inclusive; because the opportunities should not just be for a few. They are certainly not limited to those with university degrees, or those who fit into a certain conventional mould,” he said, adding that the aim is for there to be equal opportunities for all Singaporeans regardless of their background, educational pathways and career choices.
ADVERTISEMENT
“In other words, we must truly embrace learning beyond grades ... We must value every worker for who they are and what they do, especially those who do the essential work that we all rely on.”
Mr Wong had previously spoken about the growing divergence between the starting salaries of graduates from the Institute of Technical Education and those from polytechnics and universities, as well as the need to professionalise skilled trades.
“Second, it will be fair and thriving, because we recognise the stresses and strains that Singaporeans face on a day-to-day basis. We want to be a society where Singaporeans can be better assured of their basic needs through every life stage,” he said.
In order to achieve this, Mr Wong said that Singapore needs to have an environment that is conducive for all segments of society, including children, seniors, people with disabilities and their caregivers.
Related:
Uplift lower-income families towards 'sustained progress', close early education gaps: Forward SG report
Forward SG report outlines caregiving support, possibility of more parental leave to help families
Enabling workers who face setbacks to “bounce back stronger” is also a key focus, he said.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Forward SG report indicated that a new support scheme would be implemented to help these involuntarily unemployed workers in the lower and middle-income groups “get back on their feet”.
Last, Mr Wong said that the Singapore Dream is also about resilience and unitedness.
“It will not be possible for the government alone to do everything through policy changes, nor is it possible for any individual to succeed on his or her own efforts alone,” he said.
Mr Wong then called on those who have “done well” to consider making financial donations or volunteering their time and expertise to mentor and support those in need.
“This is not a top-down government agenda. This is very much a shared consensus, a co-created roadmap for our next round of nation building,” he said.
“That’s why I firmly believe the refreshed Singapore Dream is less about I, me, and mine; it’s more about we, us, and ours.”
Speaking to the media on Friday, Mr Wong stressed that the government will continue to engage Singaporeans widely even after the Forward SG exercise has ended and create more avenues for civic participation.
He added that while the country now has a “roadmap to build our shared future together”, the government still has to translate that into “concrete actions, policies and results”.
The Forward Singapore Festival will be held at Gardens by the Bay from Oct 27 to Oct 29, before making its way into various locations until Jan 28 next year.
Because condo n car are already not achievable for many in the years to come especially for Sinkies...
Just be contented take mrt n eat your economical rice stall everyday.. Make sure check on prices of the fish or pork belly 1st before ordering...
Just be contented take mrt n eat your economical rice stall everyday.. Make sure check on prices of the fish or pork belly 1st before ordering...
150k for COE or 800k HDBee 5Rm?
Be my guest....dun miss the boat
Eat fish = Eat Ikan Bill's Era started
More like they fucked up the economy, now it's time to gaslight daft Sinkies into rethinking their life's goals.
No money or need to borrow money can have fulfilment and meaning?
Of coz the dream is not about the 5Cs cos it's not achievable anymore.. Standard of living for an average Sinkie will be going downhill in time to come that's y Liang Po Po make announcement to pre-empt everyone 1st.... This place is only for the lich to live a good life...
leading a purposeful life now!
not “sexual compact”? sex in a small space a.k.a. bomb shelter?More like wet dream. You dream of having sex and in a state of blliss, only to wake up and find yourself in a sticky mess and still lonely.
Sinkie wet dream, sometimes referred to as the 'social compact'.
