BT Podcasts: Unpacking the PM’s first National Day Rally speech
In this episode of BT Podcasts by The Business Times, host Howie Lim is joined by Gillian Koh from the Institute of Policy Studies and Chua Han Teng from DBS to dissect Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first National Day Rally speech. Key themes include the emphasis on security, social connections, and dynamism.
The discussion highlights new policy announcements, including those aimed at reinforcing the social compact, enhancing family support, and adjusting parental leave.
Attention is paid to longer-term infrastructural developments like the Kallang Alive Master Plan and an extended coastline. Additionally, the podcast reflects on the government’s proactive approach to addressing employment challenges through schemes like the SkillsFuture JobSeeker program.
The conversation underscores the relatable and personable aspects of PM Wong’s delivery, linking his policy directions to the Forward Singapore roadmap, which emerged from a broad consultation process.
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01:11 Stand out announcements
04:33 Surprising announcements
08:23 Policies which tackle issues systematically
13:40 PM’s first NDR speech goes down well
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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)
With Gillian Koh, senior research fellow, Institute of Policy Studies and Chua Han Teng, economist, DBS Group Research.
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Howie Lim
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