National issues

Joshua Yim

CEO

Achieve Group

THIS National Day Rally, there are a few issues I wish to hear the Prime Minister address. The first concerns the social fabric of Singapore. Of late, there have been many differing opinions and perspectives from various camps on a host of different matters that underpin social norms and values.

I hope the PM can offer his opinion on these phenomena as we progress as a society against a conservative background, and how the country could steer its course to avoid extreme polarising situations, which might be to the detriment of society.

I believe PM will also talk about what is close to our hearts - the basic needs of all, specifically relating to health care, housing, and cost of living. With Singapore's ageing population, I wish to …