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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.

"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.

SINGAPORE — Global economic conditions have fundamentally changed and are responsible for bringing about the end of an "exceptional period" marked by low ...

This brought down the cost of many products, and kept prices world-wide very stable. Then our workers can earn more, and more than make up for the higher prices of food, fuel and other imports," he said. Giving an overview of how the current economic situation came to be, Mr Lee said that the Covid-19 pandemic or the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine are not the sole causes of the current economic reality. While Singapore can do little to influence this global phenomenon, it is not out of options, said Mr Lee as he addressed the state of the global economy in his English and Mandarin speeches. SINGAPORE — Global economic conditions have fundamentally changed and are responsible for bringing about the end of an "exceptional period" marked by low prices and an openness to international trade, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Sunday (Aug 21). - In his National Day Rally, Mr Lee highlighted how Singapore has responded to recent economic challenges and how it will continue to respond to the shifting global economic realities

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The impending goods and services tax (GST) increase is necessary as Singapore's population is ageing ...

- Next January, they will receive $200 of CDC vouchers. Lee shared that many of his Teck Ghee residents were young married couples when he was first elected as an MP in the 1980s. The planned GST increase will take place in two stages - from 7 per cent to 8 per cent on Jan 1, 2023, and from 8 per cent to 9 per cent on Jan 1, 2024. Acknowledging that many are worried about the rising cost of living, PM Lee assured Singaporeans that the Government has taken steps to help, and will provide more support if necessary. "While the people worry about not having enough money to spend, the Government also worries about not having enough money," he said, adding that it is concerned about not having enough resources to take care of low-income families and the heathcare needs of the elderly. The Republic should continue to save for a rainy day and plan for the future, he added.

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.

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.