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Together, diverse ways to build Singapore’s future

I refer to the commentary “What S’poreans can do to build the country’s future” (Aug 25). Since independence, Singaporeans from all walks of life have played diverse roles as citizens in contributing to nation building.

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Teo Kueh Liang

I refer to the commentary “What S’poreans can do to build the country’s future” (Aug 25). Since independence, Singaporeans from all walks of life have played diverse roles as citizens in contributing to nation building.

Although not all of us agree with the Government’s paternalistic style, it can take Singapore forward, especially in this crucial period when facing a bleak world economy.

The Government should keep a close watch on the dynamic changes in the world economy and, subsequently, readjust its fiscal policies and tax structure to tackle the impact of the economic uncertainty.

Singapore must maintain political stability and racial and religious harmony as well as train its workforce to be employable for many years ahead. These would ensure sustainable economic growth and foreign investments.

Our workforce should upgrade their skills, technological knowledge and capabilities through the SkillsFuture programme. The Government should continually encourage or tie up with promising local enterprises to explore overseas opportunities and markets, so that they can achieve long-term growth.

Our neutrality in foreign policy would ensure that Singapore enjoys stability and security within this world’s turbulent political arena. And we must, in all aspects, guard against the terrorist threat from radicals and their networks.

Regarding the Elected Presidency, Singaporeans should judge the suitability of candidates based on their leadership capabilities, vision, wisdom, integrity and social commitment instead of their race or religion.

After all, this is what we believe in our National Pledge as one united people building a democratic society based on justice and equality.

Finally, Singapore should provide for a tolerable and judicious political landscape, political discourse and freedom of speech, to ensure that constructive and meaningful feedback and suggestions can be tapped if necessary for policies to be modified and improved.

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