The SPP shares the Prime Minister’s concerns about the global challenges to Singapore in the upcoming years, which the SPP discussed in our National Day message. We support his moves on housing, health care, education – these are overdue, and we urge him to do more for Singaporeans.
But the elephant in the room was the Population White Paper. That has been the biggest talking point this year for Singaporeans, but the Prime Minister did not make a single mention about it. Has the government decided to downplay the White Paper, in view of widespread unhappiness from the people? What is the government’s latest vision for the future of Singapore’s population?
The major plans announced tonight to free up land in the heart of Singapore– such as moving Paya Lebar Air Base to Changi – should have been launched long ago, before the government mooted the 6.9 million population figure.
Diverse views are important for Singapore’s survival. The government should heed the people’s voices , not just during the National Conversation.
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