FOR “STABLE POLITICS” AND Unification
According to Mr. Lee, Singapore’s response may include addressing” the social issue, which is that we unite as one Singapore group, working closely with the state.”
A strong, efficient government was required, according to the senior minister, in order to care for Singapore and for the nation to be strong worldwide.
Everyone will agree that Singapore must have a one message when it comes to foreign policy. Yet the criticism is in favor, he said.
” But the criticism goes even further. They say,” We stand together, overseas.” Come try, first. That poses a problem for the moment.
Mr. Lee said that nations evaluate whether they can “make a offer” with different nations by asking,” Will you still be here in five years?” In five decades, does your policy still be in effect? May I conduct business with you?”
Other nations may agree that” this ( prime minister ) makes very good speeches, but there are a lot of political issues at home.”
When you meet them, you will be welcomed with the niceties, but I believe you are not carrying the same weight, making it impossible for you to protect and improve Singapore’s interests in the state, he said.
” On the other hand, if they know you are well-off at home, if they know you have solid support, great aid, they know you are in contact with your people, and you have got your home problems under control,” he said.
According to Mr. Lee,” stable politics, great politics” were key factors in making Singapore a” healthy haven.”
” So I am aware that many Singaporeans want more members of Parliament.” They’ll respond,” Well, we’d like a stronger check and balance on the ( People’s Action Party ),” if you ask why.
And I think our political structure needs to include the opposition. It continues to exist below. Opposition MPs will not leave the chamber. I consent to this. That’s how governments operate.
” We entered in a very strange place, with almost no criticism and almost no PAP presence in parliament. And now there is a lot of criticism, which I don’t believe will always change. And we will continue to work on this,” he said.
However, Singapore also requires a strong and capable ruling party to run the country, and that depends on votes producing results that are beneficial for Singapore.
Such outcomes are achieved when an election results in” a leadership that is able, engaged, and truthful, capable of running a capable and effective, successful government, defend our position in the world, and lead Singapore safely through a crisis.”
” But if voters keep electing more opposition MPs even when the government is doing a great job, then it must undermine the government’s capacity to govern, form the best possible staff for Singapore, and run this country the approach Singaporeans have come to hope,” said Mr. Lee.
Regarding the COVID-19 crisis, Mr. Lee stated that he would have called the elections” as soon as possible” and that the PAP had a strong mandate.
We were then focused as a single country on COVID-19, and I’m relieved to suggest that this effort was successful. And it was because we were able to connect, connect, and concentrate on solving issues, he said.
Mr. Lee called his speech on Monday” sober,” but he claimed it was his responsibility to” share , things as they are.”
I believe we may engage in combat with confidence. We have the tools, the training, and we are prepared. We’ve already done it, and we’ll demonstrate to the universe that we can do it once more.
” The approaching elections will be important,” he declared. We have a new team in place, have a fresh leader, and have the will to rise above the difficulties.
For the first time in his lifetime, PM Lawrence Wong is leading the PAP in elections, seeking his own authority to propel Singapore forward through this issue, ahead with their ideas, and forth for our future.
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PRACTICAL Comment
Mr. Lee claimed that Singapore’s regional response would be effective by assisting both households and businesses.
Cost-of-living support for standard homes would be about S$ 4, 000, aid for displaced employees, such as through the fresh Jobseeker Support Scheme, and reskilling for new work.
Mr. Lee claimed that the 2025 Budget was” sufficient for now,” but that if the situation worsens, we will do more, and I can assure you that we will be able to do so.”
Businesses would also benefit from the formation of a new national task force led by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who would guide them through the unknown and transform.
Singapore would prepare for a more troubled world, which would also be psychological.
” We can take comfort knowing that other countries are also dealing with similar difficulties, and Singapore is more prepared than the majority of them,” he said.
A significant component of this will be to examine the “flawlines and stresses and strains” that will develop in society, ensuring that those with greater difficulties do not feel excluded, he added.
Singapore will continue to support free trade, multilateralism, and the WTO, and” try to keep the system going and not collapse, even though the US is abusing the rules,” according to Mr. Lee.
This would be accomplished through the Trans-Pacific Partnership Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement, as well as through increased cooperation with Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN), and through increased trade agreements.