National Day Rally 2019: 8 things to know about PM Lee Hsien Loong's speech
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SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in his National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 18), discussed the challenges facing Singapore and the steps that the Government will take to renew the city for the next century. In Singapore's bicentennial year, hNational Day Rally 2019: 8 things to know about PM Lee Hsien Loong's speech
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, in his National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 18), discussed the challenges facing Singapore and the steps that the Government will take to renew the city for the next century. In Singapore's bicentennial year, he called on Singaporeans to carry the grit and resolve of their forefathers in tackling difficulties ahead, such as a slowing economy, trade tensions between the United States and China, and climate change. To make the education system as accessible as possible, he announced changes to pre-school and tertiary education fees. To help Singaporeans work longer if they wish to, the retirement and re-employment ages will be raised. PM Lee also sketched out bold plans to remake Singapore, including the future Greater Southern Waterfront, which is twice the size of Punggol and will have public and private housing with waterfront promenades. Here are eight things to know from his speech. Read more