NDR

2022 - 8 - 21

Post cover — Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

NDR 2022: Strong, resilient Malay/Muslim community makes for ... (The Straits Times)

"The contributions of the Malay/Muslim community during the pandemic are testament to our society's progress and success," said PM Lee.

"The results of Mendaki's effort speak for themselves," he said. "And we must maintain the mutual respect and trust that we have painstakingly built up over the years, and stay united as one people," he added. The group's efforts have paid off. "We will keep our policies on family and marriage unchanged, and maintain the prevailing norms and social values of our society," he added. "Only then can every group have the space to maintain its religious and cultural practices, and get on harmoniously together," said PM Lee. He noted the steady progress the community has made on socio-economic issues over the decades, and lauded the strong network of community organisations committed to the development of the Malay community.

NDR 2022: New special state award to be given to those who ... (The Straits Times)

SINGAPORE - A special state award, called the Covid-19 Resilience Medal, will be given to those who have helped to directly fight Covid-19 during the pandemic ...

"These personal acts of kindness, courage and concern, the Singapore spirit shone brightly. To reassure families that it was clean and safe to let their kids play there. "She noticed many elderly neighbours were afraid to go out during the pandemic, so they were getting listless and moody. But he saw that everyone was afraid of Covid-19. To lift their spirits, she cooked and distributed meals for her neighbours. Every bit counted in our national vaccination campaign," said PM Lee.

NDR 2022: 'Covid-19 Resilience Medal' to be given to those directly ... (TODAY)

SINGAPORE — To recognise the public's sacrifices and spirit, the Government will present a new award called the Covid-19 Resilience Medal to all individuals ...

Advertisement SINGAPORE — To recognise the public's sacrifices and spirit, the Government will present a new award called the Covid-19 Resilience Medal to all individuals and teams who were directly involved in fighting the pandemic, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Sunday (Aug 21). SINGAPORE — To recognise the public's sacrifices and spirit, the Government will present a new award called the Covid-19 Resilience Medal to all individuals and teams who were directly involved in fighting the pandemic.

NDR 2022: Tuas Port will be world's largest fully automated port ... (CNA)

Tuas Port should make Singapore a leading global player in the maritime space, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech.

“This smooth transition owes much to our port workers, unions, PSA and MPA. PSA is also exploring the future use of 5G in cargo handling operations, the factsheet read. Instead of trucks with drivers, the new port deploys a fleet of driverless automated guided vehicles, said Mr Lee. “The move to Tuas has already started. Advertisement

NDR 2022: 3 more berths to open in Tuas by year-end as operations ... (The Straits Times)

It will bring the total number of berths open there to five as the authorities gradually increase operations at the mega port.

When needed, berths can also be opened at Tuas Port to help Singapore cope with increased container volumes. There are four phases in all, costing a total of $20 billion. "When fully completed around 20 years from now... We kept our position as the world's busiest transshipment hub," he said. He said this forward thinking allows Singapore to better tackle the pandemic. PM Lee, in his speech, said Tuas Port is "up and running", and that the move to Tuas has already started, with all container operations in Tanjong Pagar already moved.

NDR 2022: Trust, unity will be key in post-Covid-19 world (The Straits Times)

Key to such trust - in fact, underpinning it - is a sense of national identity and unity, says ST Political Editor Zakir Hussain.

Singaporeans ought to be clear that the end goal of attracting top talent here is so that this country can shine brighter as a global hub, be it for innovation, technology or entrepreneurship. Towards the end of his speech, PM Lee noted that Singapore's continued success, and its very survival, depends on having the right leaders. Today, the sector employs 25,000 workers and contributes almost a fifth of national manufacturing output. All groups should exercise restraint, because that is the only way we can move forward as one nation together," he added. "In a society where diverse groups have strongly held opposing views, everyone has to accept that no group can have things all their way. "There are some signs of similar things starting to happen here. It was a theme that ran through the Prime Minister's speeches in three languages. "Never allow ourselves to be divided - whether by race, religion, income, social differences, or place of birth. "There will always be external forces pulling us in different directions. Will the Government uphold that trust? And will people trust one another? When vaccinations were rolled out, retiree Alice Chua volunteered at vaccination centres in East Coast, taking seniors to their appointments.