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Watch: Will $70k in support, more childcare leave get Singaporeans to have kids?

PM Wong announces major reset in family support

Every Singaporean child will get nearly $70,000 in direct financial help, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the National Day Rally.

National Day Rally 2026: Expect road, lane closures in Ang Mo Kio on Aug 23

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking during the National Day Rally at ITE College Central on Aug 17, 2025. The 2026 event will be PM Wong’s third National Day Rally.

PM Wong’s National Day Rally speech to begin at 6.45pm on Aug 23

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking during the National Day Rally held at ITE College Central on Aug 17, 2025. The Aug 23 event will be PM Wong’s third National Day Rally.

What parents want: More childcare leave, less pressure over maternity leave, and room for joy

Parents told ST they desire to spend more time supporting and nurturing their children.

National Day Rally to be held on Aug 23

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking during the National Day Rally held at ITE College Central on Aug 17, 2025. The Aug 23 event will be PM Wong’s third National Day Rally.

PM Wong’s National Day Rally speech to begin at 6.45pm on Aug 17

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at his maiden National Day Rally held at the Institute of Technical Education College Central on Aug 18, 2024.

PM Wong to deliver National Day Rally speech on Aug 17

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking during the National Day Rally held at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College Central on Aug 18, 2024.

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