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'Find your own path': PM Wong shares his dream for Singapore youth, encourages more to contribute to society
Young people in Singapore will be able to chase their own aspirations and contribute to larger public life in the country, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Youth Policy Forum.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks during a dialogue session at the inaugural Youth Policy Forum at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Aug 24, 2024. (Photo: National Youth Council)
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Abigail Ng
24 Aug 2024 01:31PM (Updated: 24 Aug 2024 07:18PM)
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SINGAPORE: Young people in Singapore should not feel like they are under pressure to take certain routes in their lives, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Saturday (Aug 24).
"My dream for all of you is ... for you to find your own path. Don't feel like you have to conform," he said at the inaugural Youth Policy Forum at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, in which around 1,000 youths participated.
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"Excel, strive and be the best that you can be in whatever you choose," said Mr Wong, who is also Finance Minister. "If you have that attitude, if you have that mindset, the government will want to support you in whatever you are doing."
The government wants to help young people develop and grow to be the best versions of themselves, whether that be in arts, sports, research or business, he said.
