DPM Wong said S'pore fared well during the pandemic, and key to that was the trust S'poreans had in the Government to make the right decisions.  

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Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ([link removed]) highlighted that trust is the one element crucial in shaping the PAP Government’s response during the pandemic.

Wrapping up the debate on the Covid-19 White Paper in Parliament earlier this week, DPM Wong said that Singaporeans trusted the Government to make the right decisions ([link removed]) and to act in the best interest of Singapore and Singaporeans. He emphasised that the PAP Government does not take this trust for granted and will work assiduously to ensure that Singapore will always remain a high trust society.

DPM also paid tribute ([link removed]) to all who have made sacrifices and worked hard to get Singapore through the pandemic, especially our healthcare workers and frontliners.

During the debate, our Members of Parliament acknowledged the need to strengthen our responses to future crises while providing better support for the vulnerable groups in our community.

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* 3 key highlights from DPM's speech on Covid-19 White Paper ([link removed])
* Hard decisions were made in ‘fog of war’, based on available info: DPM Wong on S’pore’s Covid-19 response ([link removed])
* 孙雪玲谈互信互助是抗疫成功的关键 ([link removed])

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Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong ([link removed]) said that the key lesson from Covid-19 crisis is that there will always be unexpected challenges that will surprise us, but our "Singapore Spirit" will see us through these challenges. Read more ([link removed]) .

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Health Minister Ong Ye Kung ([link removed]) explained how the Government secured Covid-19 vaccines ([link removed]) . He also rebutted Opposition’s suggestion ([link removed] ) that the Government was not honest about the need to wear masks during early days of the pandemic.
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Manpower Minister Tan See Leng ([link removed]) highlighted three key reforms to better care for migrant workers in Singapore. These include improving the dormitory standards, redesigning the delivery of primary healthcare and supporting their mental well-being. Read more ([link removed]) .

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The purpose of Parliament is for MPs to exchange viewpoints and debate in an above-board manner. Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam ([link removed]) addressed the importance of honouring parliament privilege. Read more ([link removed]) .
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We are committed to moving towards a zero-waste Singapore. Parliament passed changes to the Resource Sustainability Bill, which set out the legal framework to address packaging waste and food waste. Read more ([link removed]) and watch more ([link removed]) .

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In an adjournment motion on 20 Mar 2023, MP for Nee Soon GRC Louis Ng ([link removed]) called for more to be done ([link removed]) to protect our marine ecosystems, including our mangroves and coral reefs, as they are our “swords and shields against climate change”.
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We recognise that with time, Singapore and its people will always be evolving. And with time, we continue to remain committed to see through the changing needs and aspirations of Singaporeans. That has been our priority from Day 1 – to put Singapore and Singaporeans first.

As we remember our founding Secretary-General Lee Kuan Yew, let’s take stock of how far we have grown as a nation, and how we will continue to grow for future generations – with you, for Singapore.

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