Preparing for National Day – drafting my National Day Message, and working on my speeches for the Rally. I will be recording the Message next week in one of our parks, to celebrate our beautiful surroundings.
This year’s Rally will be later than usual, on 26 August, because the Sunday before that is Hari Raya Aidilfitri. I do three different speeches – Malay, Chinese and English, and not one speech translated into three languages. I tailor my pitch differently in each speech, to adapt the same basic message to the different audiences. It is a chance for me to address issues on your minds, and talk about what the future holds for Singapore. - LHL
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