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Smart Nation push is not about tech for tech's sake: Janil Puthucheary

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Published Mon, Sep 11, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SINGAPORE does not chase technology for technology's sake, but to improve the lives of its people, Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Janil Puthucheary told Parliament on Monday.

    Several MPs had voiced their concerns that the elderly may be left out in Singapore's pursuit to go cashless and digital, including for e-government services.

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