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he 13th Parliament sworn in on 15 remains stable and our neighbours 2. Second, we will renew our economy; January 2016 witnessed three firsts prosper, we too will prosper. But if ASEAN which would go down in the history is fraught with tension or our neighbours 3. Third, we will foster a more caring T society; of Singapore. Firstly, a watershed epoch stumble, we too will suffer. has begun, for it marked the absence of our 3. We are a nation with limited land and 4. Fourth, we will transform our urban founding Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew. labour. To sustain economic growth amid landscape; and Secondly, the first female full minster to global competition, we must upgrade 5. Fifth, we will engage and partner with helm a ministry has emerged. Ms Grace Fu is the economy. This implies restructuring, Singaporeans in nation building. now the Minister of Culture, Community and meaning that our people and businesses Youth (MCCY). Thirdly, she is also the Leader will need to continually adapt and change. President Dr Tony Tan highlighted the of the House, the first woman to be given the importance of leadership renewal in ensuring appointment. 4. Our population is ageing. By 2030, one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 or our politics work for the long-term good of President Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam in his opening older. There will be only two working-age Singapore. “First, we must continue to have a address commented that while Singapore has citizens for every senior citizen, down capable and honest political leadership. This advanced rapidly from Third World to First, from five today. will not happen by chance. Every generation he cautioned that “we cannot expect an easy 5. Our interests and perspectives are becoming of leaders must develop the next generation journey ahead.” The fundamental realities of more diverse. Forging a cohesive society consciously and systematically. Every our existence have not changed. We must be will be a constant challenge. successive Government must take leadership mindful that To ensure that Singapore is still a shining red renewal seriously. And every new generation 1. We remain a small country with no natural dot for the next fifty years, President Dr Tony of leaders must win anew the people’s trust, resources apart from our people. Tan proposed five motions for the right to leadership is not transferable 2. Our economy has become more integrated from one generation to the next.” 1. First, we will keep Singapore safe and with the ASEAN Community. If ASEAN secure; 2 The Nee Soon Link
The ensuing parliamentary debate from 25 to 29 January 2016 was Renewing Our Economy a robust and fruitful one. 19 new Members of Parliament (MPs) and two new Non-Constituency MPs (NCMPs) delivered their maiden speeches. The Finance Minister Mr Heng Swee Keat around us intimately — traditions, topics addressed the full spectrum of recounted that the late Prime Minister customs, taste, language, habits and defence, economic, social, housing, Mr Lee Kuan Yew liked to ask, “So psychology. We used to encourage transport, healthcare and national what does this mean for Singapore Singaporeans to anchor in Singapore. identity. Here are excerpts of the MPs’ and Singaporeans? So, what must we With a strong anchor planted, it is opinions on each motion. do differently to ensure the success now necessary to seek our fortunes in of Singapore and Singaporeans?” The the region. The learning curve will be answer, said Mr Heng is, “We need to steep. President Tan has warned that continue creating value for the world, “we cannot expect an easy journey and for ourselves. We can continue to ahead”. That is why institutes of higher do this by staying open, innovative and education are encouraging overseas adaptive to change.” internships for their students. We must be able to understand, bridge, In his speech titled ‘Faster Legs, and operate across different cultures. stronger hearts, wiser minds’, Acting We must have depth in know-how Minister for Education (Higher and skills, so that wherever we go, our Education and Skills), Mr Ong Ye Kung expertise is valued.” Keeping explained, “Many Asian economies are facing headwinds not just because “To make the next generation of Singapore there is slower growth in China, but Singapore's workers future-ready, more because a new division of labour Singaporeans should teach their Safe and Secure is emerging, and each economy is children to do what computers and still finding its footing in the new machines cannot do — and to be configuration.” masters of machines, ” said MP Henry Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Kwek from Nee Soon GRC. Home Affairs, Mr Amrin Amin said, He further elaborated, “For Singapore, “We have to involve every single I think we must know the markets one of us, our people, in our efforts to better protect ourselves from a terrorist attack and its aftermath. Keeping Singapore safe is our shared Foster a More Caring Society responsibility. Should the unthinkable happen and a terrorist attack happens, we have to make absolutely sure that the terrorists’ agenda to create chaos and sow discord does not prevail. Not ever! Brick and mortar can be repaired and rebuilt easily. Fractures in our community cannot be fixed so A slew of proposed changes to our Similarly, tweaks to the Women’s readily.” Central Provident Fund (CPF) open Charter underscore the government’s up more retirement options. These commitment to protect the vulnerable Senior Minister of State for Defence include group in our society. Among them are and Foreign Affairs, Dr Maliki Osman remarked “Muslims can help by 1. Allowing CPF members to choose 1. Voiding a marriage of convenience, rejecting any form of violence in the their CPF Life plan only when they which is an immigration offence. name of Islam, while non-Muslims want to start receiving their payouts 2. Allowing women to provide for can correct misconceptions or from the national annuity scheme, their current or ex-husband if he stereotypical remarks.” at age 65. becomes incapacitated and cannot “All travellers coming into Singapore 2. Giving members more flexibility work. by land, air or sea from June will have to withdraw savings from their 3. Making parents going through their fingerprints taken,” said Senior CPF retirement accounts without a divorce attend a mandatory Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mr having to pledge their properties. parenting programme to reduce Desmond Lee. The fingerprint scans 3. Enhancements to two CPF insurance the impact of the divorce on their will allow the immigration authorities schemes — the Dependants' children. to "verify the traveller's identity before Protection Scheme and the Home he is allowed entry into Singapore and Protection Scheme. will facilitate automated self-clearance during his departure,” said Mr Lee. The Nee Soon Link 3
The pioneer generation was not left behind. The Pioneer Generation Fund (Amendment) Bill, which proposes that the income or means of a pioneer generation individual — most of whom are aged 67 and above this year — be disregarded when benefits are determined. They include subsidies to healthcare costs. The Finance Ministry said that benefits given to the pioneer generation are meant to ‘honour their contributions and therefore do not vary based on income or means’.
Classrooms in schools under the Ministry of Education (MOE) will be equipped with air purifiers by July 2016 in an effort to deal with the severe haze that could hit Singapore again this year. About 25,000 air purifiers will be installed in classrooms in primary, secondary and special education schools, and in the 15 kindergartens that MOE runs. This will "further enhance the well-being of our students and staff during a haze situation", Acting Minister for Education (Schools) Ng Chee Meng said in a written reply.
Transforming Engage and Partner Good Politics Our Urban with Singaporeans and Leadership Landscape in Nation Building
Senior Minister of State for Transport, Mr Ong Ye Kung said, “With a stronger Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Loong Ms Josephine Teo announced that the heart, we will develop a more distinct emphasised the five core principles in government is considering speed limits for national identity, and strengthen governing a country, namely ensuring cycling in parks and park connectors, and the Singapore soul. That will be our high-quality government, keeping our a report on this is expected in the second monument for the next 50 years. But politics open and contestable, maintaining quarter of this year. The report, to be our identity is not derived merely by accountability for the Government, released by the Active Mobility Advisory a legal fiat that pronounced everyone upholding a multiracial society, and Panel led by Parliamentary Secretary ‘Singaporean’. There is richness in the instituting suitable stabilisers and checks Assoc. Professor Muhammad Faishal identity, drawn from our diverse ancestry and balances in the system. He added, Ibrahim, will also include rules and safety and cultural origins.” “It is not possible for any political system guidelines for users of personal mobility to guarantee a country political stability devices. Member of Parliament Ms Joan Pereira and prosperity forever. But we can make commented that more can be done to such a happy outcome more likely if we The Minister for Communications and strengthen social harmony through design our system carefully and correctly Information, Assoc Prof Dr Yaacob Ibrahim community bonding, against the around the core principles.” outlined the role of the new Government backdrop of global extremism, and Technology Organisation (GTO) and Info- suggested activities for inter-racial Mr Ong Ye Kung gave his take on communications Media Development bonding. “Our community centres can nurturing ‘wiser minds’. He said, “We Authority (IMDA). “The IMDA will drive organise more activities which require must continue to emphasise integrity further sectoral innovations, and work participants of different races to team up and stand firm against corruption. But with the industry and community to and work together over a period of time,” we must also exercise judgement and develop these shared solutions, while GTO she suggested. discretion. This is because the world is will help the Government to understand now too complex to be reduced to rules. and use technology boldly to deliver better Rules are made for Man, not Man for public services,” he said. rules. Abiding by rules is part of standard operating procedure, but so too, must be the exercise of judgement.” 4 The Nee Soon Link 将愿景付诸于行动
总统陈庆炎博士在2016年1月15日的国会开幕会上表示，虽然新加坡已从第三世界国家迅速 更新我国经济 跃进成为第一世界国家，但我们不能指望今后的路一帆风顺。我国的基本状况并没有改变。 我们必须知道 财政部长王瑞杰回忆道：已故建国总理李光耀先生生前喜欢问，“我们必须如何改变做事 的方法，才能够确保新加坡和新加坡人的成功？” 王瑞杰说，答案关键在于：“我们必需 1. 我们仍然是一个小国，除了人民以外，没有其它天然资源。 继续为世界创造价值，也为自己创造价值。因此，我们应该保持新加坡的开放、创新和灵 活。” 2. 我国的经济与亚细安共同体已经越来越紧密。 打造更充满爱心的社会 3. 我们是个土地和劳动力有限的国家。 有关公积金（CPF）的一连串改善提案可以为国人开拓更多退休选择，包括 4. 我们的人口正在老化。到了2030年，四分之一的新加坡人的年龄将超过65岁。 1.允许公积金会员65岁要开始领取年金时，才选择自己要加入哪个公积金终身入息计划 5. 我们的利益和观点正变得更加多样化。 2.给予成员更多的灵活性，不需要抵押房产就能从公积金退休户头中提出储蓄。 为了确保新加坡在接下来的五十年里依然是地图上一颗闪亮的小红点，总统陈庆炎博士提出 了五项议案 3.增强两项公积金保险计划 — 家属保障计划和家庭保障计划。
1. 首先，政府将继续维持新加坡的安全与稳定； 改造城市景观
2. 其次，政府将更新我国的经济； 交通部高级政务部长杨莉明宣布，政府正在考虑在公园和公园通道设定脚踏车车速限制， 而相关报告预计将会在今年第二季度出炉。该报告将由义顺集选区议员、政务次长费绍尔 3. 第三，政府将打造一个更加充满爱心的社会; 副教授领导的活跃通勤部门咨询小组发布。报告内容涵盖用户在使用个人移动设备时应遵 守的规则和安全准则。 4. 第四，政府将改造城市景观; 以及 与新加坡人一起建设国家 5. 第五，政府将与新加坡人一起建设国家 教育部长王乙康说：“有了更坚强的核心成分，我们将可以发展出更加鲜明的国民身份认 在2016年1月25日至 29日进行的国会辩论热烈而有建设性，新加入的19名国会议员以及两名 同，强化新加坡精神。这将是我们为未来50年做出的贡献。这个国民身份认同不仅仅来自 非选区议员也发表了他们的第一次演讲。以下是国会议员针对各项动议所提出的观点摘录。 法律上的新加坡国籍，而是来自源于我国各种族文化的鲜明文化特性。
维持新加坡的安全与稳定 良好的政治和领导
国防部兼外交部高级政务部长孟理齐博士说：“如果回教徒能拒绝任何以伊斯兰名义计划的 总理李显龙强调，在治理国家时，要遵守五大核心原则，那就是保证政府的高素质、保持 暴力活动，非回教徒也可以纠正其针对回教的错误观念和刻板言论，那将能帮助我国达到这 我国政治的开放性和竞争性、确保政府负责任、捍卫多元种族社会，以及在现有的体制中 个目标。” 建立稳定的相互制衡系统。 內政部高级政务部长李智陞也宣布，“六月起，所有抵达新加坡的旅客，无论是通过陆路、 航空或海陆，都需要让有关当局人员提取指纹。” Mentransformasikan Visi menjadi Tindakan
Dalam ucapannya di pembukaan sidang parlimen pada 15 Januari Memastikan Singapura Terus Selamat dan Terjamin 2016, Presiden Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam mengulas bahawa walaupun Singapura telah maju dengan pesat daripada sebuah Dunia Ketiga Menteri Negara Kanan bagi Ehwal Luar merangkap Pertahanan, Dr kepada Dunia Pertama, beliau memberi amaran bahawa “kita tidak Maliki Osman berkata, “Masyarakat beragama Islam boleh membantu boleh mengharapkan perjalanan yang mudah di masa hadapan.” Realiti dengan menolak apa jua bentuk keganasan yang dilakukan atas nama asas dalam kewujudan kita masih tidak berubah. Kita mesti ingat bahawa Islam, manakala yang bukan Islam pula boleh membetulkan salah tanggapan dan kenyataan yang stereotaip.” 1. Kita tetap sebuah negara kecil tanpa sebarang sumber asli selain daripada rakyat kita. “Mulai bulan Jun, semua pelancong yang masuk ke Singapura melalui laluan darat, udara atau pun laut akan diambil cap jari mereka,” kata 2. Ekonomi kita telah menjadi lebih bersepadu dengan Komuniti ASEAN. Menteri Negara Kanan Ehwal Dalam Negeri, Encik Desmond Lee.
3. Kita adalah sebuah negara dengan tanah dan tenaga buruh yang Memperbaharui Ekonomi Kita terhad. Menteri Kewangan Encik Heng Swee Keat menceritakan bahawa 4. Penduduk kita sedang meningkat tua. Menjelang tahun 2030, satu mendiang Perdana Menteri Encik Lee Kuan Yew gemar bertanya, “Jadi, daripada empat orang rakyat Singapura akan berusia 65 tahun dan apa yang perlu kita lakukan secara berbeza untuk memastikan kejayaan ke atas. Singapura dan rakyat Singapura?” Jawapannya, kata Encik Heng adalah, “Kita perlu terus mencipta nilai untuk dunia, dan untuk kita sendiri. 5. Kepentingan dan perspektif kita menjadi semakin pelbagai. Kita boleh terus melakukannya dengan bersikap terbuka, inovatif dan mudah menyesuaikan diri mengikut perubahan.” Untuk memastikan Singapura kekal sebagai sebuah negara kecil berdaya maju selama lima puluh tahun yang akan datang, Presiden Dr Tony Tan Memupuk sebuah Masyarakat yang Lebih Penyayang telah mencadangkan lima usul Beberapa perubahan yang dicadangkan bagi Tabung Simpanan Pekerja 1. Pertama, kita akan memastikan Singapura terus selamat dan terjamin; (CPF) kita telah membuahkan lebih banyak pilihan persaraan. Ini termasuk 2. Kedua, kita akan memperbaharui ekonomi kita; 1. Membenarkan anggota CPF untuk memilih pelan CPF Life mereka 3. Ketiga, kita akan memupuk sebuah masyarakat yang lebih penyayang; hanya apabila mereka mahu mula menerima pembayaran daripada skim anuiti negara, pada usia 65 tahun. 4. Keempat, kita akan mengubah landskap bandar kita; dan 2. Memberikan anggota CPF lebih banyak fleksibiliti untuk mengeluarkan simpanan daripada akaun persaraan CPF mereka 5. Kelima, kita akan melibatkan rakyat Singapura dan menjadikan tanpa perlu mengikrarkan hartanah mereka. mereka rakan kongsi dalam pembangunan negara. 3. Penambahbaikan kepada dua skim insurans CPF – Skim Perlindungan Perbahasan parlimen yang berikutnya dari 25 hingga 29 Januari 2016 Tanggungan dan Skim Perlindungan Rumah. ternyata mantap dan berhasil. 19 orang Anggota Parlimen (AP) baru dan dua orang AP tanpa Kawasan Undi (NCMP) baru telah menyampaikan ucapan sulung mereka. Berikut adalah petikan pendapat mereka bagi setiap usul yang dicadangkan. The Nee Soon Link 5
Mentransformasikan Landskap Bandar Kita jiwa rakyat Singapura. Itulah tugu kita bagi 50 tahun yang seterusnya. Akan tetapi, identiti kita tidak diperolehi semata-mata daripada Menteri Negara Kanan bagi Pengangkutan, Cik Josephine Teo perintah undang-undang yang menyatakan setiap orang sebagai ‘rakyat mengumumkan bahawa pemerintah sedang mempertimbangkan had Singapura’. Wujudnya identiti kita yang kaya, diperolehi daripada kelajuan berbasikal di taman-taman serta taman penghubung, dan keturunan dan asal-usul budaya kita yang pelbagai.” laporan mengenainya dijangka siap pada suku kedua tahun ini. Laporan itu, yang akan dikeluarkan oleh Panel Penasihat Pergerakan Aktif yang Politik dan Kepimpinan yang Baik diketuai oleh Setiausaha Parlimen Profesor Madya Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, akan juga merangkumi peraturan-peraturan dan garis panduan Perdana Menteri Encik Lee Hsien Loong menekankan lima prinsip teras keselamatan untuk pengguna peranti pergerakan peribadi. dalam mentadbir sebuah negara, iaitu menjamin sebuah pemerintah yang berkualiti tinggi, memastikan politik kita sentiasa terbuka dan Melibatkan Rakyat Singapura dan Menjadikan Mereka boleh dipertikaikan, mengekalkan keadaan di mana pemerintah Rakan Kongsi Dalam Pembangunan Negara boleh dipertanggungjawabkan, menegakkan sebuah masyarakat yang berbilang kaum, dan menerapkan penstabil yang sesuai serta sekatan Encik Ong Ye Kung meneruskan, “Dengan hati yang lebih teguh, kita akan dan imbangan dalam sistem. membangunkan identiti negara yang lebih jelas, dan mengukuhkan Nehf;fq;fisr; nray;ghLfshf khw;Wjy; rpq;fg;g+uhdJ tsUk; ehL vd;gjpypUe;J tsHr;rpaile;j xU ehlhf tpiuthf Kiwapy; nra;a Ntz;Lk;?" vd kiwe;j Kd;dhs; gpujkH jpU.yP Fthd; a+ Kd;NdwpAs;s mNj Neuj;jpy;> “ekJ vjpHtUk; gazk; vspajhf ,Uf;Fk; vd mtHfs; Nfl;f tpUk;gpdhH vd epjpaikr;rH jpU. n`q;f; RtP fpahl; mtHfs; ehk; vjpHghHf;f KbahJ" vdTk; 15 [dtup 2016 md;W rpq;fg;g+H mjpguhd lhf;lH tptupj;jhH. ,jw;fhd gjpy; vd;dntd;why; “ehk; cyfj;jpw;Fk;> ekf;Fk; xU Nlhdp Nld; nfq; ahk; mtHfs; jdJ ehlhSkd;w Jtf;fTiuapy; vr;rupj;jhH. ek; kjpg;igj; njhlHe;J cUthf;FtJ mtrpakhfpwJ. ehk; ntspg;gilahdtHfshfTk;> tho;tpd; mbg;gilahd cz;ikfs; ,d;dKk; khwtpy;iy. ehk; gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; GjpJ GidgtHfshfTk;> khw;wj;jpw;F Vw;wthW jftikj;Jf;nfhs;fpwtHfshfTk; ftdj;Jld; ,Uf;f Ntz;Lk;. ,Ug;gjd; %yk; ,ij ek;khy; njhlHe;J nra;a KbAk;" vd;gNj ,jw;fhd gjpy; vdTk; jpU. n`q;f; mtHfs; $wpdhH. ekJ kf;fisj; jtpu ve;jtpj ,aw;if tsq;fSk; ,y;yhj xU rpwpa ehlhf ehk; ,Ue;J tUfpNwhk;. mjpf mf;fiw nfhz;l xU r%fj;ij cUthf;Fjy; ekJ nghUshjhukhdJ njd;fpof;F Mrpa ehLfspd; $l;likg;igr; (ASEAN) ekJ kj;jpa Nrkey epjpapy; (CPF) Kd;nkhopag;gl;l gy khw;wq;fs; Xa;TngWjy; rhHe;j r%fj;NjhL mjpkhf njhlHghd mjpfkhd tpUg;gj;NjHTfis cUthf;fpAs;sd. ,tw;wpy; gpd;tUgit cs;slq;Ffpd;wd xd;wpize;j xd;whf khwpAs;sJ. kj;jpa Nrkey epjpapd; cWg;gpdHfs; jq;fSila 65 MtJ tajpy; Njrpa ehk; Fiwe;j msT epyg;gug;igAk;> gzpahl;fisAk; nfhz;l xU ehlhf Mz;Lj;njhif jpl;lj;jpypUe;J jq;fSila ,Uf;fpNwhk;. gzkspg;Gfisg; ngwj; njhlq;Fk; NghJ kl;LNk jq;fSila kj;jpa Nrkey epjp ekJ kf;fSf;F tajhfpf;nfhz;Nl NghfpwJ. 2030 Mk; Mz;L ehd;fpy; xU MAs; jpl;lj;ijj; NjHT nra;a rpq;fg;g+uH 65 taJilatuhfNth my;yJ mtHfis mDkjpj;jy;. mjw;Fk; Nkw;gl;l taJilatuhfNth ,Ug;ghH. cWg;gpdHfs; jq;fSila nrhj;Jf;fis mlkhdk; itf;fhkNy jq;fSila ekJ MHtq;fSk;> njhiyNehf;Fg; ghHitfSk; kpfTk; NtWgl;lit MFk; kj;jpa Nrkey epjp Xa;Tf; fzf;fpy; ,Ue;J mLj;j Ik;gJ Mz;LfSf;F rpq;fg;g+uhdJ xU gpufhrkhd rptg;Gg; Gs;spahf Nrkpg;Gfis vLj;Jf;nfhs;s mtHfSf;F mjpkhd trjpfis mspj;jy.; ,Ug;gij cWjp nra;a> mjpguhd lhf;lH Nlhdp Nld; Ie;J jPHkhdq;fis Kd;nkhope;jhH ,uz;L kj;jpa Nrkey epjp fhg;gPl;Lj; jpl;lq;fspy; Nkk;ghLfs;- rhHe;jpUg;NghUf;fhd ghJfhg;Gj; jpl;lk; kw;Wk; tPl;Lg; Kjypy;> ehk; rpq;fg;g+iu ghJfhg;ghTk;> gj;jpukhfTk; itj;Jf; nfhs;Nthk;@ ghJfhg;Gj; jpl;lk;. ,uz;lhtjhf> ekJ nghUshjhuj;ij ehk; GJg;gpj;Jf; nfhs;Nthk;@ ekJ efuj;jpd; epytbtikg;ig khw;wpaikj;jy; %d;whtjhf> mjpf mf;fiw nfhz;l xU r%fj;ij ehk; cUthf;FNthk;@ g+q;fhf;fspYk;> g+q;fh ,izg;GfspYk; irf;fps; Xl;Ltjw;F Ntff;fl;Lg;ghLfis ehd;fhtjhf> ekJ efuj;jpd; epytbtikg;ig ehk; khw;wpaikg;Nghk; kw;Wk; tpjpf;f muR guprPypg;gjhfTk;;> ,J Fwpj;j XH mwpf;if ,e;j tUlj;jpd; ,uz;lhtJ fhyhz;by; vjpHghHf;fg;gLk; vdTk; %j;j Nghf;Ftuj;J Jiz mikr;rH jpUkjp. 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How 2. Relook our attitudes and polices towards we can mobilise them so we continue this parenthood. Promote the positive aspects journey, this Singapore story together. How and stories. Provide parents more we can mobilise everyone to step forward to opportunities to spend with their kids. volunteer, to serve and to make a difference. If we succeed in this, then this will help in a 3. Empower Singaporeans to help, volunteer lot of the issues we will discuss in this house.” and serve society. Keep initiatives ground-up and let people form their own programmes. Key Message: While we’ve done well in the past 50 years, it can no longer be business as usual. 4. Assist lower income families by looking We cannot run the nation as a business. We need beyond just financial assistance. to foster a more caring and engaged society. 5. Approach animal welfare, the environment 1. Singapore’s moral and ethical progress and climate change as a reflection of society’s Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang must be on par with her economic progress. progress, as much as sustainability for the Let’s debate the moral, ethics, Singaporean future. “I hope that the government can do even 2. Three areas that require more dedication better than before. To do this, we need and foresight from the Government to look beyond the near term, beyond our individual agency responsibilities, at how a. Environment — getting our children we can maximise benefits for the man on the involved in cleaning to build a sense street.” of responsibility for the environment. Designated Smoking Point scheme could Key Message: A reminder to build a forward- be expanded nationwide. thinking, citizen-centric government and civil service that understands and works b. Housing — estate planning that together with Singaporeans to address their incorporates essential services and aspirations and concerns. amenities. Providing Singles and Divorcees, especially those with children, 1. Three factors that lead to less-than-ideal with housing earlier. results for Government c. Economy — Plans to address the poor a. Not planning for the long-term employment outlook. Government could look into reducing foreign worker Er. Dr. Lee Bee Wah b. Not understanding the issues for the man quotas for companies that retrench on the street Singaporeans. c. Not properly coordinating between ministries and agencies on solutions “We should prepare our people so they can b. Build a world-class funding environment go beyond Singapore, today or tomorrow, but build a home, and a sense of purpose, so c. Help local companies that succeed in that they will stay.” crowd-funding Key Message: In our fast changing world, d. Give more opportunities to local start- ups Singapore can stay relevant by growing our future economy, remaking our education e. Remove unnecessary regulations system for the new economy and retaining our fighting spirit. 2. Teach schoolchildren skills that machines cannot take over, and the basic principles 1. Growing our future economy by growing of computer programming, artificial more businesses, especially those with intelligence and big data disruptive models and technology. 3. Retaining our fighting spirit by emphasising a. Translate research into products the early years of independence in education Mr Henry Kwek Hian Chuan The Nee Soon Link 7 义顺集选区议员的发言重点 Apakah yang dikatakan oleh Anggota Parlimen anda di Parlimen – Diringkaskan dalam 5 minit Nehf;fq;fisr; nray;ghLfshf khw;Wjy; “Satu lagi perkara yang menjadi keprihatinan “gy;NtW Nfhzq;fspy; ,Ue;J mZFjNy vdf;F 黄国光先生 saya adalah sesuatu yang menyeluruh iaitu ftiyaspf;Fk; xU gFjpahf cs;sJ kw;Wk; ,jd; Encik Louis Ng Kok Kwang bagaimana kita boleh menggerakkan sumber %yNk ehk; rpq;fg;g+upd; kpfTk; Kf;fpakhd> kjpg;Gkpf;f jpU.Y}ap]; ,q; nfhf; Fthq; paling penting dan berharga di Singapura – rakyat Mjhutsj;ij mjhtJ ekJ kf;fis xd;Wjpul;l kita. Bagaimana kita boleh menggerakkan mereka KbAk;. mtHfis ek;khy; vt;thW xd;W jpul;l KbAk; supaya kita dapat meneruskan perjalanan ini, kisah kw;Wk; xd;Wjpul;b ekJ gazj;ij vt;thW ehk; Singapura ini bersama-sama. Bagaimana kita boleh njhluKbAk;> mjhtJ ,e;j rpq;fg;g+upd; tuyhw;iw “我关注的另一课题更是任重道远，就是如何运用新 menggerakkan semua orang untuk ke hadapan vt;thW xd;whfj; njhluKbAk;. jd;dhHtj;Jld; 加坡最重要和宝贵的资源 — 我们的人民。如何让大 sebagai sukarelawan, untuk berkhidmat dan untuk Kd;tuTk; > Nrit nra;aTk; > xU khw;wj;ij 家团结一心，谱写新加坡故事的下一个篇章。我们必 membuat perbezaan. Jika kita berjaya dalam hal Vw;gLj;jTk; xt;nthUtiuAk; ek;khy; vt;thW xd;W 须探讨如何动员新加坡人来做义工，为社会服务。如 ini, maka ini akan membantu dalam banyak isu-isu jpul;l KbAk;. ,jpy; ehk; ntw;wpaile;jhy; > mJ 果我们能做到这一点，那将帮助我们解决本次国会提 yang akan dibincangkan di dalam dewan ini.” ,e;j mitapy; ehk; fye;Jiuahlg;NghFk; gy 出的许多问题。” gpur;ridfSf;F cjtpfukhf ,Uf;Fk;." Mesej Utama: Walaupun kita telah menunjukkan 发言主旨：我国在过去的50年取得成功，不过接下 kemajuan yang baik dalam tempoh 50 tahun yang Kf;fpar; nra;jp: fle;j 50 Mz;Lfspy; ehk; ed;whf 来，不能再墨守以前的模式，或把国家当成冷冰冰的 lepas, ia tidak boleh terus sama seperti biasa. nray;gl;bUe;j NghjpYk; > ,J njhlHe;J tof;fkhf 企业来管理。我们需要建造一个更有爱心，人人都有 Kita tidak boleh menguruskan negara sebagai ePbf;Fk; vd $w KbahJ. ehk; Njrj;ij xU 参与感的社会。 sebuah perniagaan. Kita perlu memupuk sebuah njhopiyg; Nghd;W elj;jpr; nry;y KbahJ. kpFe;j masyarakat yang lebih penyayang dan terlibat. mf;fiwAk; > 李美花女士 “Saya berharap pemerintah dapat melakukan “murhq;fkhdJ Kd;ig tpl ed;whfr; nray;gl KbAk; yang lebih baik lagi daripada sebelumnya. Untuk vd ehd; ek;GfpNwd;. ,ijr; nra;a ehk; FWfpa Er. Dr. Lee Bee Wah melakukannya, kita perlu melihat di luar jangka fhyj;ij jhz;bAk; > ekJ jdpg;gl;l Kfikapd; nghwpahsH. lhf;lH.yP gP th masa yang terdekat, di luar tanggungjawab agensi nghWg;Gfisj; jhz;bAk; ekJ ghHitiar; nrYj;jp kita secara individu, tentang bagaimana kita boleh ruhrup kdpjDf;F fpilf;Fk; ed;ikfis vt;thW memaksimumkan manfaat untuk rakyat biasa di ek;khy; mjpfupf;fKbAk; vd rpe;jpf;f Ntz;Lk;." “我希望政府可以做得比过去更好。要做到这一 luar sana.” 点，我们必须高瞻远瞩、看得更远，看到个别机 Kf;fpar; nra;jp: Kw;Nghf;Fr; rpe;jid nfhz;l 构以外的责任，以及如何为普罗大众争取到最大 Mesej Utama: Satu peringatan untuk membina Fbkf;fis ikakhff; nfhz;L nray;gLk; 的利益。” sebuah pemerintah dan perkhidmatan awam yang murhq;fj;ijAk; > rpq;fg;g+uHfisg; Gupe;Jnfhz;L berfikiran ke hadapan dan sentiasa memikirkan mtHfSld; ,ize;J gzpahw;wp rpq;fg;g+uHfspd; 发言主旨：建立一个有前瞻性思维、以民为本的 tentang rakyat, yang memahami dan bekerja NguhHtq;fSf;Fk; > ftiyfSf;Fk; jPHT fhZk; 政府和能理解新加坡人、能和新加坡人一起共进 bersama-sama dengan rakyat Singapura untuk Ml;rpg;gzpiaAk; fl;b vOg;Gtjw;fhd xU epidt+l;ly;. 退的公务员团队，才能达成国人的愿望和解决国 menangani aspirasi dan keprihatinan mereka. 人面对的问题。 郭献川先生 “Kita harus mempersiapkan rakyat kita supaya “ekJ kf;fis ehk; jahH nra;a Ntz;Lk; > ,jd; Encik Henry Kwek Hian Chuan mereka berupaya menjelajah ke luar Singapura, %yk; mtHfshy; ,d;Nwh my;yJ ehisNah jpU.n`d;up FNtf; `pad; Rthd; hari ini atau esok, tetapi teruskan membina sebuah rpq;fg;g+iuAk; jhz;br; nry;yKbAk;. Mdhy; ekJ tempat tinggal serta rasa tujuan yang jelas, supaya ehnld;w tPl;ilf; fl;b vOg;Gtjd; %yKk; > xU mereka akan kekal di sini.” jPHf;fkhd Nehf;fj;ij cUthf;Ftjd; %yKk; “我们应该让人民做好准备走上世界的舞台，却建立 mtHfshy; ,q;NfNa jq;fpapUf;fr; nra;aKbAk.;" 他们的归属感，让他们不想离开。” Mesej Utama: Dalam dunia kita yang cepat berubah, Singapura boleh kekal relevan dengan Kf;fpar; nra;jp: Ntfkhf khwp tUk; ekJ cyfpy;> 发言主旨：在瞬息万变的大环境下，新加坡可以通过 mengembangkan ekonomi masa depan kita, ekJ vjpHfhy nghUshjhuj;ij tsHr;rpailar; 发展未来的经济、改造以适应新经济、以及保留坚韧 mencipta semula sistem pendidikan kita untuk nra;tjd; %yKk;> Gjpa nghUshjhuj;jpw;fhd ekJ 不拔的斗志，以确保新加坡继续与时代并进。 ekonomi baru dan mengekalkan semangat juang fy;tp Kiwia kW cUthf;fk; nra;tjd; %yKk; kita. > ekJ NghuhLk; Fzj;ij jf;fitj;Jf;nfhs;tjd; %yKk; rpq;fg;g+H xU nghUj;jkhd ehlhf ePbj;jpUf;f KbAk;. 8 The Nee Soon Link Building a Home with a Heart will improve the living environment and enhance the value of your flat. NRP is fully paid by the government. This can happen if 75% of the residents vote to support the programme.” Priscilla, 27, an assistant architect, revealed that when residents requested for more community gardens, her team began the search for suitable locations. They found traces on the ground where residents had grown plants. “The soil quality is good. We set up the garden, installing cabinets for residents to store their gardening tools,” she explained. “This is a natural development, mirroring the planting habits of residents who have been living here,” Priscilla elaborated. he Neighbourhood Renewal Programme (NRP) for Blocks 613 to 622, 624 to 631 Residents were dazzled by the Tai Chi Tea Tgained traction on 26 February 2016, at Art Performance, where Tai Chi moves were the void deck of Block 625 Yishun Street 61. performed using a long spout teapot to pour This was the consensus gathering phase, a tea. Children were also delighted by magic build-up from the public consultation phase show and balloon sculpting performances. launched on 28 August last year. Masnoraini, 39, commented that she Grassroots Adviser Assoc. Professor envisioned that her children will be having Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim unveiled the fun at the new playground near Block 629. $4.22 million programme. “NRP seeks to When asked what makes him stay here for upgrade the estate, bringing it closer to the over 20 years, Wai Deng, 27, said, “I like it latest Housing and Development Board that facilities such as bus stops, coffee shops, developments. Residents can look forward to polyclinics and NTUC Fairprice are all within newer community gardens, drop-off porches, walking distance.” The sense of familiarity sheltered linkways and parks,” he announced. also counted, as he has known his neighbours Assoc. Professor Faishal added, “The facilities for years. hildren usually feel safe around lights. The glow and warmth give them a sense of security, akin to a lighthouse offering glimmers of hope to sailors stranded at sea. The first light- First LED Cemitting diode (LED) playground has arrived at Yishun Rivergreen, between Blocks 314 and 330 along Yishun Ring Road. The LED are fixed with motion sensors. Children and adults are fascinated by swirls of light changing colours when they step on them. On closer look, the Playground patterns of light look like wood rings! Such playgrounds stimulate the innate curiosity of kids; if they go on to pursue the science behind the sensors, who knows, the next Nobel Prize may Arrives! come from Singapore! The Nee Soon Link 9 n Nee Soon Town Council (NSTC), there is a Iteam of dedicated staff who go the extra mile in helping the residents. Together they create a conducive environment to live, work and play. Read their insightson the community they work in! “I felt accomplished when “I love working at Nee Soon events were run smoothly. Town Council. Residents While residents appreciated here are very nice. When my effort, they also gave I help them carry bulky me ‘tips’ on enhancing the items, or press the lift for event. My colleagues are like them, they are appreciative. my second family. Perhaps Some even offer me snacks that is why this remains my and drinks. Colleagues are first and best place to work cooperative, coming to my since graduation in 2000!” aid whenever I need help.” Nur Jaz Aleya, Mohammed Hanif, Senior Public Relations Cleaner Assistant People of NSTC Serving You “I had a Diploma in “Residents look for me when Ornamental Horticulture there are issues with regards and Garden Design. to corridors, void decks and I supervise pruning, parks. I feel a deep sense fertilising and weeding. of satisfaction whenever I Sometimes residents have resolve these issues. I know disputes over branches I have done a good job when blocking their views. I they smile and thank me!” explained to them that in principle, we only removed damaged branches. The Ho Kwang Yong, healthy ones were left Steven Lim, Assistant Property alone.” Senior Horticulture Manager Officer 10 The Nee Soon Link Nee Soon Town Map Chong Pang Mr. K. Shanmugam Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law MP for Nee Soon GRC Meet-the-People Sessions Every Tuesday at 7.30pm (except public holidays and eves of public holidays) at Block 107 Yishun Ring Road #01-207 Singapore 760107 6758 3039 [email protected] K Shanmugam Sc Youtube channel: K Shanmugam The Nee Soon Link 11 Nee Soon Central Assoc. Prof. Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Social and Family Development MP for Nee Soon GRC Adviser to Nee Soon Town Council Meet-the-People Sessions Every Monday at 7.00pm (except public holidays and eves of public holidays) at Block 609 Yishun St 61 #01-235 Singapore 760609 6752 2532 [email protected] muhammad.faishal.ibrahim1 12 The Nee Soon Link Nee Soon East Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang MP for Nee Soon GRC Chairman, Nee Soon Town Council Meet-the-People Sessions Every Monday at 7.30pm (except public holidays and eves of public holidays) at Block 227 Yishun St 21, #01-520 Singapore 760227 6755 1946 [email protected] louisngkokkwang The Nee Soon Link 13 Nee Soon South Er. Dr. Lee Bee Wah MP for Nee Soon GRC Vice Chairperson, Nee Soon Town Council Meet-the-People Sessions Every Monday at 7.00pm (except public holidays and eves of public holidays) at Block 850 Yishun St 81 #01-94 Singapore 760850 6759 3413 [email protected] leebeewahpage 14 The Nee Soon Link Kebun Baru Mr Henry Kwek Hian Chuan MP for Nee Soon GRC Vice Chairperson, Nee Soon Town Council Meet-the-People Sessions Every Tuesday at 7.30pm (except public holidays and eves of public holidays) At Block 109 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4, #01-04, Singapore 560109 6454 8792 [email protected] Henrykwek Henrykweksg The Nee Soon Link 15 friend of Jamie also offered free treatment upon learning of the boy’s circumstances. Jamie realised that had the teenager received help earlier, his future would definitely be brighter. “He could at least be self-sufficient, as Charity I have seen autistic kids who are intelligent,” she elaborated. Encouraging more interaction with the Begins outside world is also a spinoff of Project Nee Soon Cares. When Jamie first met a 15-year-old teenager, he was reticent, making her efforts At Home in striking up a conversation futile. Jamie was undaunted, texting him occasionally to check up on him. “This way, he feels at least there is someone out there who truly cares for him,” she explained. As the teenager has three younger siblings, Jamie tried to make him more responsible by indirectly asking about the welfare of them. All of them were raised solely by their grandmother. One day, while watching television, Jamie discovered that he is a Home United fan. Using her media connection, Home United Football Club actually gave a pair of season passes and a personalised jersey for him! Since then, he becomes less introverted and more sociable. Today, Jamie has seven families under her supervision. “Many thought that those willing to help are rich; in fact most are self- made individuals who have studied and worked hard most of their lives,” she let on. “They realised that it is time to give back to any Singaporeans remember Jamie There was one family who nearly moved society in a more meaningful way,” she said. Yeo, also known as ‘Tammy’ in the her to tears. In a family of three, a 17-year- Personally Jamie felt that this was a win-win Mpopular family drama ‘Growing old autistic teenager was taken care of by his arrangement as both families benefitted. The Up’. Jamie, now a TV and radio presenter, grandparents. He was shy and could barely friendship forged during such interactions is believes in imparting the right values to the spoke. As his grandparents were not educated, enduring, and it usually continued for more next generation. She figured that the best way they did not send him to special school until than a year. Motivated by the positive impact is to be a role model herself for her five-year- Jamie found him. Jamie also discovered that on both families, Jamie has set her sights on old daughter Aly. When Rebekah Lin, the co- his teeth were decayed as he could not brush expanding her initiative. We wish her success founder of 50 for 50, suggested she spearhead his teeth properly. He is now improving with in her heartwarming endeavours! a charity initiative to help needy families, speech therapy at Northlight School. A dentist she asked herself, “Why not?” 50 for 50 is a social programme aimed to combine creative minds and ideas to address social problems in Singapore. “I do not want to wrap my daughter in a bubble,” Jamie asserted. Project Nee Soon Cares was conceived in mid-2015. Jamie played the match-maker with assistance from Chong Pang Community Club. There were a number of families living in rented flats. Under this programme, two families befriended each other. One family provides necessities such as groceries to the other. “It is not as simple as it seems,” she commented. Jamie tried her best in pairing families who have children of similar ages. This way, the children can pass on some of the items such as books or toys to the other family. She observed that interacting with families from different social backgrounds has given Aly a more balanced view of life. 16 The Nee Soon Link 杨薏琳透露：“许多人 会认为，只有富裕的人 才愿意帮助他人，其实 不然；有许多乐善好施 的人都来自白手起家的 小康之家。他们意识到 取之社会，用之社会的 道理，决定以更有意义 的方式回馈社会。” 慈善从家庭做起 许多新加坡人都记得杨薏琳，她曾在流行一 得知了青年的情形后，也义务为青年提供 时的家庭环境剧“成长岁月”中扮演“塔 治疗。杨薏琳想到，如果青年当年早点得 米”，现任电视和电台主持人。她想给五岁 到帮助，那他的将来会更光明，也许至少 女儿丽安灌输正确的价值观，并觉得最好的 能够照顾自己。 方法还是以身作则。当慈善活动50 for 50 的创办人Rebekah Lin建议她带头开启一项 义顺关怀计划也成功让其他青年打开心 社区慈善计划，帮助有需要的家庭时，杨薏 房。另一个受益人家庭的一名15岁少年， 琳反问自己：“为什么不？” 原本相当沉默。但是杨薏琳并没有因此而 感到气馁，她不时传简讯给他，让他知道 “我不希望女儿在温室里长大。” 杨薏琳 有人关心他。他是家中的长子，他和三个 强调。因此，她在2015年中启动义顺关怀计 弟妹由祖母独自抚养长大，所以杨薏琳就 划。在忠邦民众俱乐部的协助下，杨薏琳把 通过询问他三个弟妹的近况，来间接培养 住在租赁租屋的受益人家庭和义工家庭配对 他的责任感。有一天在观看电视节目的时 起来。两个家庭可以互相扶持，义工家庭也 候，杨薏琳发现他原来是内政联队的球 可以为受益人家庭提供日常用品。杨薏琳表 迷。于是杨薏琳通过她的社交圈，为少年 示：“其实不只是简单配对而已，我会尽量 取得了一对内政联队比赛的季度通行证， 把有同龄孩子的家庭配到一起。这样一来， 还有一套印有他名字的球衣！少年从此打 孩子的课本或玩具就能共享。”她发现和不 开心房，变得更友善。 同社会背景的孩子接触后，丽安变得更成熟 了。 今天，杨薏琳负责七个受益人家庭。 她透 露：“许多人会认为，只有富裕的人才愿 在她帮助过的家庭中，有一户人家让她感动 意帮助他人，其实不然；有许多乐善好施 得几乎落泪。他们一家三口人，祖父母照顾 的人都来自白手起家的小康之家。他们意 患有自闭症的17岁青年。青年十分害羞， 识到取之社会，用之社会的道理，决定以 几乎不开口。因为祖父母没有受过教育，他 更有意义的方式回馈社会。”她认为这项 们在杨薏琳接触少年之前，并没有把他送到 计划能让双方家庭都获益，建立真诚而长 特别学校去接受教育。杨薏琳也发现少年因 久的友谊。因此，她打算扩展这项计划。 为不会好好刷牙，所以牙齿已经蛀掉了。如 在此预祝她成功帮助更多人！ 今，少年已经在北烁学校进行语言治疗，取 得了不错的进展。杨薏琳一位当牙医的朋友