Posted: 10 October 2011 2057 hrs
SINGAPORE: President Tony Tan Keng Yam has called on
Singaporeans not to allow diversity to divide the country.
A key theme of his Opening Address to the 12th Parliament is how
Singapore has to manage an increasingly diverse population, with
different demands, expectations and needs, and still remain a
cohesive society.
In his address, Dr Tan set out the government's priorities,
policies and programmes for its five-year term.
Dr Tan said that the government will look into the needs and
concerns of the different strata in the community.
These include the lower-income, the majority in the middle, those
who do exceptionally well, senior citizens and the young
Singaporeans.
Dr Tan also highlighted challenges in efforts to reach out to the
people.
He stressed that the new media must be used constructively to
connect with the digital generation.
Dr Tan also called on all Singaporeans to do their part and work
towards a shared goal of creating a better life for all.
- CNA