Need to keep generating new growth, build fairer society: PM

It has been a long and hard fight against Covid-19 and, as Singapore enters a new year, the fight is not over yet, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in his New Year message. But he said the immediate tasks go beyond managing the pandemic, and Singapore must continue to generate new growth, new jobs and prosperity in a post-pandemic economy, as well as build a fairer society. To do so, the Government will need reliable and adequate revenues to carry out its social programmes.

Spectators at the National Day Parade held at The Float@Marina Bay on Aug 21 last year to celebrate the nation’s birthday. The pandemic has shown us the crucial importance of standing united as one, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. PHOTO: LEE HSIEN LOONG
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We have been grappling with Covid-19 for two years now. It has been a long and hard fight.

We undertook drastic measures to protect lives and livelihoods. We closed our borders for the first time in our history. We drew heavily on our past reserves to support workers and businesses.

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