[LIVE HD] National Day Rally 2024: PM Lawrence Wong’s speech in English

00:00 Start of speech
11:42 On Singapore’s next phase of economic development
16:52 Singapore to reduce regulatory burden for businesses
22:16 SkillsFuture training allowance for full-time and part-time courses
25:24 Financial support for retrenched workers
29:32 Lower fees for full-day childcare at government-supported preschools
33:25 Mandatory paternity leave to double from 2 to 4 weeks
35:16 New 10 weeks' shared parental leave
45:43 Changes in housing grants
48:04 Singles to get priority access for buying BTO flats near parents
1:04:14 Changes to Gifted Education Programme for primary schools
1:10:50 Shoutout to Team Singapore
1:15:22 Kallang Alive masterplan
1:19:44 New waterfront developments
1:23:48 Conclusion

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[AngieleowHoon]

Deepest sorrow befall into my family. May the grace of God be in my family. Amen.

[petrinaowyeong]

Thank you for your sharing PM Lawrence and nice good person you're in so blessed to have good leadership in Singapore thank God for everyone who are in Singapore

[PATTRADEEPROM-izgf]

I am a Thai person, from Thailand. I like your speech . Your speech was so good that i have no words for it. Respect. Mr Prime Minister.

[thionga]

Thus far, the most inspiring National Day Speech for Singapore ever. And it isn't just "rah... rah... rah..." It's "meaty" and "succulent"... A piece of the real "dream-pie" for every Singaporean. God bless you and Singapore... PM Wong. Majulah Singapura.

[eric]

40:32 Why do you only show the HPI ratio for resale flat after grant? How about the HPI ratio for bto flats after grant?

[rosalindwoo]

PM I must say that you spoke so very well in the Malay language many people really admire you for the way you spoke in Malay.
Many people in Singapore do really like the way you spoke in the three languages too.
You are so very humble and compassionate may God bless you abundantly for your humility and compassion.
Lastly you will make a very good PM in Singapore and we thank God for you

[petrinaowyeong]

And i thanks for all who the PM and all the leadership in Singapore who really put their life for Singapore thank you.God blessed

[GotIgot-kqob]

Wonderful aspiration speech confident in his leadership charismatic leader take good care of your health for the next two decade where my grandchildren will enjoy the opportunity under your leadership god bless you good luck PM Lawrence Wong 🇸🇬👍👌

[k-mind]

What a powerful successive leader that Singapore has chosen. A Smart, sharp, intelligent and full of human touch PM will make Singapore an indisputable shinning star in the world. Long Live Lawrence Wong!

[johnlim]

2023 jobs go to foreigners. Suggest he take a walk to Changi Business Park, Raffles Place, Bugis, Tanjong Pagar, Marina Bay Sands, etc? What do you think?

[NazeerKhan]

Together We Will Succeed...Majulah Singapura! ❤🇸🇬

[agreeto_disagree]

Very very good and aspiring speech. Pls vote him and his govt so we can live confidently and happily!

[jbrkjferkjbekjb]

PM Lawrence Wong’s greatest asset in my view is his genuine care for people. I hope that while being PM will require him to make tough decisions in future, he will still maintain this sense of idealism, care, and honesty towards people (while possibly developing a harder exterior towards hostile adversaries).

[johnlim]

No mentioing of bring food prices down ? handouts enough?

[mysticery]

Anyone thought it was up to $6000 for 6 months? And not up to $6000 over 6 months? Cos i must admit I thought it was up to 6000 every month for 6 months. Which would help significantly, but now im reading that it's $6000 over 6 months, and it tappers over the months. Im happy for the initiative but I feel like there could have been a misunderstanding when it was announced, at least on my part.

[jessiejames]

giving more money to parents to have more children is WRONG! and a waste i heard someone onradio say today it takes away money from those who really need it. also those who use these benefits are the lower income usually. I remembr in the 80s women were being asked to be ligated - compulsory - after the STOP AT TWO CAMPAIGN.
Those who dont and have another child, were being penalised and fined by higher delivery charges and child is not given priority in school registration! this is in itself illegal! compulsory ligation! ALL WOMEN WHO HAD TO GO THROUGH THIS INDIGNITY should ask the govt for COMPENSATION! Now when there is a shortage of citizens the govt is giving money to parents to have more children PLUS bringing all kinds of people from 3 rd world countries and making sporeans lives a hell! is this the answer ? I hope all these women who had the ligation will be compensated! so wrong!

[k.yunlim]

Sir, Lawrence Wong is the People's Prime Minister of Singapore. He focuses on community values for the betterment of family and the community. Congratulation Singapore.

[zhanganna]

Best speech ever! Thank you, PM Lawrence Wong! You've inspired & encouraged all of us, instilling hope in us to dare to dream for an even brighter future ahead! You've made us proud to be a Singaporean! Thanks for the foresight & boldness in implementing all the new policies in education, housing etc. Majulah Singapura, God be with us! ❤❤❤

[TTT-rdkq]

HDB affordability should not take grants and loans into consideration. Having the need to take grants and loans means it is not affordable.

[berryvery]

Thank you PM..we put our trust in you..Medeka!