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National Day Rally 2025 highlights: From jobseeker support to eldercare

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Published Sun, Aug 17, 2025 · 09:52 PM
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    • Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday (Aug 17) delivered his second National Day Rally since taking office last year.
    • Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday (Aug 17) delivered his second National Day Rally since taking office last year. YEN MENG JIIN, BT

    [SINGAPORE] Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first post-election National Day Rally focused on issues closer to home, including more support for jobseekers and expanded eldercare facilities for seniors.

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