Singapore's harmony is precious and must always be cherished and protected: PM Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE - Daily global developments are a reminder that it is a dangerous world, and the only people who can protect Singapore and advance its interests are Singaporeans themselves, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday (March 16), as he called for peSingapore's harmony is precious and must always be cherished and protected: PM Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE - Daily global developments are a reminder that it is a dangerous world, and the only people who can protect Singapore and advance its interests are Singaporeans themselves, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday (March 16), as he called for people to stay strong and united. «There is no other country you can find in this world where people of different faiths, different beliefs can come together, can break fast together, (and) can live in peace and harmony together as one family,» said PM Wong. «This is very precious, and this is something we must always cherish and protect here in Singapore.» He was speaking at Iftar Utara, a mass iftar, or break-fast meal, attended by around 7,000 residents and guests at Marsiling Mega Sports Park. The event was organised by the Marsiling Citizens' Consultative Committee, Indian Muslim Social Service Association and Masjid An-Nur. PM Wong noted how the world is undergoing profound changes, with things changing quickly in places, from the United States to China to Europe. «And every day, we are worried there are things that will impact Singapore.» Read more