How do the policies/initiatives announced in the National Day Rally address Singapore's current challenges? by Elena Thein

2024-09-19 00:16:38 UTC

it provides citizens a sense of reassurance, to know that there are measures in place to support us in these trying times. One example is the shared parental leave, this allows parents to be able to spend more time with their children without taking an unpaid leave

2024-09-19 00:16:45 UTC

‘Long Island”

agencies are starting technical studies, including engineering studies and environmental impact assessments. this helps with the rising sea level and to adapt to climate change. thus, preventing singapore from sinking

2024-09-19 00:17:32 UTC

it benefits and reassures the singaporeans that worry about the future

2024-09-19 00:17:54 UTC

They addresses the changing needs of youths such as changing how certain education pathways are made, such as for example, in the future primary school students may be able to apply for higher MT if their MT marks are high enough as compared to currently where their other marks must meet requirements

2024-09-19 00:19:12 UTC

Allowing citizens of Singapore to have a sense of security and be reassured that even when there are times where crisis arise, Singapore will always find ways to help / cope with it.

2024-09-19 00:19:47 UTC

It addresses the issues of unemployment as it allows people to be trained in professions via skillfuture giving them security.

2024-09-19 00:22:10 UTC

It addresses the need for family time with newborn babies apart from the parents busy schedules by giving more paid leave

2024-09-19 00:22:32 UTC

initiatives address inequality, ageing, and societal shifts by expanding social support, promoting a mindset shift towards personal fulfilment, and encouraging inclusivity for a more resilient Singapore.

e.g infrastructural changes