Income inequality and social mobility are key issues in our time. We must tackle them effectively, to keep our society open, egalitarian, and united.
At the Committee of Supply yesterday, Desmond Lee explained that as inequality has multiple causes, we must fight it on multiple fronts.
Four ministries – Ministry of Education, Singapore, Singapore Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of National Development and MSF Singapore will work together, to improve existing initiatives and implement new programmes to help those who need help. They will provide multi-layered support for disadvantaged students, low-wage workers, families living in rental homes, and vulnerable Singaporeans.
Citizens need to get involved too. We all need to be open, neighbourly, and inclusive, regardless of income or status, to push back on social stratification. Every Singaporean, regardless of background, deserves the chance to succeed, to improve their lives and the lives of their loved ones. – LHL
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