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Trust crucial ingredient for effective government: ESM Goh

It allows the govt to take action that is painful in the short term but right for the country in the longer term

Published Wed, Oct 21, 2015 · 09:50 PM

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    Kuala Lumpur

    TRUST between the government and the people is essential, for it allows for long-term action to be taken even if painful in the short term, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said on Wednesday.

    But trust is also something that governments will have to "go out and earn every day", especially from the younger generation who have different aspirations.

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