AS THE world changes, so too must Singapore.
But even as the country keeps reinventing itself to keep up with
global developments, Singaporeans must hold fast to certain
constants - their core values, Asian heritage and 'the national
spirit' to overcome crises together, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien
Loong.
In his Chinese New Year message, where he traditionally also
focuses on the importance of family togetherness, Mr Lee took stock
of some hot-button issues that concern Singaporeans.
Some 'feel a sense of dislocation and unfamiliarity' amid the
rapid changes.
While there are physical improvements such as the new Marina Bay
skyline and upgraded housing estates, society is also changing on a
more intangible level.
Younger Singaporeans have different attitudes and aspirations,
he observed. Also, the population has been augmented with a good
number of new immigrants, he said, referring to the influx of
foreigners in recent years.
-- ST