President's Address: From The Gallery

President's Address: A bold statement on bold moves

That 4G leaders set themselves a high bar shows their confidence

President Halimah Yacob's President's Address on May 7, drafted primarily by fourth-generation ministers, set out the direction which the younger leaders hope to take Singapore in. ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN
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Boldness is a high-wire act.

When a move that entails major risk is made, because no incremental change is likely to serve as an adequate remedy in the face of an unprecedented challenge, it is often called bold if it succeeds.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 08, 2018, with the headline President's Address: A bold statement on bold moves. Subscribe