Three ministries and the Public Service Division yesterday unveiled plans to work with Singaporeans and maintain their trust through good governance.
MINISTRY OF CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND YOUTH
• Deepen engagement efforts with Singaporeans online and offline• Continue to research, profile and preserve facets of Singapore's treasured heritage
• Continue to extend pathways to excel in the arts and sports
• Promote a culture of volunteerism in the young• Strengthen cooperation via Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circles• Improve sports infrastructure to boost access, including for persons with disabilities
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Maintain prudent spending amid slower growth
• Continue targeting subsidies at the neediest
• Build up government revenues to meet the higher spending needs of an ageing population
• Support businesses to restructure, innovate and internationalise
• Review regulations to reduce compliance burden and costs for small companies
MINISTRY OF LAW
• Look into substantive reforms in civil and criminal law• Review copyright and design protection regimes
• Work with Singapore Land Authority to explore greater use of underground space• Introduce a more rehabilitative system to discharge bankrupts
PUBLIC SERVICE DIVISION,PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE
• Work with citizens to innovate and develop or review policies
• Improve inter-agency coordination and collaboration• Communicate policies more simply and clearly