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National Day Rally 2022

National Day Rally 2022

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (on stage) delivering his National Day Rally at the Institute of Technical Education headquarters in Ang Mo Kio on Aug 21, 2022.

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National Day Rally 2022: What you need to know — a summary of key topics

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s very survival depends on it having the right leaders who have integrity, dedication, competence and the conviction to do the right thing even when it may cost them votes, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said at the National Day Rally on Sunday (Aug 21).

By Ng Jun Sen

A service held at Faith Methodist Church in July 2021.

S377A repeal: Methodist Church calls on all sides to heed Govt's call to exercise restraint, avoid 'extreme demands'

By Charlene Goh

An illustrative concept master plan for Paya Lebar Air Base.

Expect en blocs, property prices in areas around Paya Lebar Air Base to rise, but not so soon: Analysts

By Loraine Lee, Daryl Choo

Masks optional in schools: Parents have mixed feelings about next Covid-19 rule change as exam time approaches

Masks optional in schools: Parents have mixed feelings about next Covid-19 rule change as exam time approaches

By Loraine Lee

Taxi and private-hire drivers interviewed by TODAY were mostly of the view that passengers should keep their masks on when in their vehicles.

Easing of mask-wearing rules: Most private-hire, taxi drivers and airline crew prefer passengers keeping masks on

By Janarthanan Krishnasamy

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong cracked some jokes using Chinese dialect terms during the National Day Rally on Aug 21, 2022.

#trending: Top light-hearted moments from NDR 2022 that made us chuckle

By Lee Wenxin

S377A repeal: Proposed constitutional amendment to protect marriage definition without 'hard-coding' it, says Edwin Tong

By Navene Elangovan

Section 377A repeal a matter of 'doing what is right', not about political costs: DPM Lawrence Wong

By Low Youjin

No change to marriage definition 'under my watch' as next PM if PAP wins next GE: DPM Lawrence Wong

By Daryl Choo

The Ministry of Education said that schools and institutions of higher learning must remain safe spaces for the pursuit of knowledge, and not become places for advocacy or contestation on socially divisive issues.

Educational policies to 'remain anchored on prevailing family values, social norms' including man-and-woman marriage

By Louisa Tang

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivers the National Day Rally (NDR) speech at Institute of Technical Education headquarters in Ang Mo Kio on Aug 21, 2022.

Commentary: NDR 2022 is about Singapore making the right choices amid growing adversity

By Leong Chan-Hoong

From left: Ms Jayasutha Sumuthiran, Ms Nabillah Jalal, Ms Esther David, Mr Yuvan Mohan and Mr Barry Yuen.

NDR 2022: TODAY roundtable — what do Singapore youth think about the issues raised in PM Lee's speech?

By Taufiq Zalizan, Navene Elangovan

NDR 2022: Religious groups assured by plans to protect marriage definition following repeal of Section 377A

NDR 2022: Religious groups assured by plans to protect marriage definition following repeal of Section 377A

By Daryl Choo, Charlene Goh, Loraine Lee

NDR 2022: Repeal of Section 377A a relief but move to protect marriage definition is 'disappointing', say LGBTQ groups

NDR 2022: Repeal of Section 377A a relief but move to protect marriage definition is 'disappointing', say LGBTQ groups

By Justin Ong

The Workers' Party was responding to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 21).

NDR 2022: Workers' Party says it will take part in Section 377A parliamentary debate, but notes other issues facing S'pore

By Ng Jun Sen

A site map of Changi Airport, including the location of the upcoming Changi East Urban District.

NDR 2022: 'New business and lifestyle destination' to be developed next to Changi Airport Terminal 5

By Low Youjin

Participants at the Pink Dot event for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community at Hong Lim Park on June 18, 2022.

NDR 2022: A lookback at how Singapore's courts dealt with Section 377A and related challenges to the Constitution

By Louisa Tang

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that the Government will do its utmost to develop domestic talent but added that Singapore “can never have enough” when it comes to top talent.

NDR 2022: New initiatives in the works to help S'pore seize 'window of opportunity' to attract top global talent

By Navene Elangovan

Participants at the 2019 Pink Dot event in Hong Lim Park, organised in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community.

NDR 2022: The long, winding road to the repeal of Section 377A in Singapore, and what other countries' experiences show

By Navene Elangovan

A light-up at the Pink Dot gathering in Hong Lim Park on June 29, 2019.

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NDR 2022: Govt to repeal Section 377A, amend Constitution to protect marriage definition from legal challenges

SINGAPORE — Singapore will be repealing Section 377A, the controversial law that criminalises sex between men. At the same time, the Constitution will be amended to protect the definition of marriage — as that between a man and a woman — from being challenged in the courts.

By Justin Ong

NDR 2022: S'pore can't influence global inflation, but raising productivity, competitiveness is 'within our power'

NDR 2022: S'pore can't influence global inflation, but raising productivity, competitiveness is 'within our power'

By Taufiq Zalizan

United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping recently had a video call and agreet to meet in person.

NDR 2022: PM Lee tells S'poreans to 'get real' and be psychologically prepared for conflict in the region

By Daryl Choo

Wearing of face masks will still be required on public transport, where people are in prolonged close contact in a crowded space.

NDR 2022: Mask-wearing to be required only on public transport and in healthcare facilities

By Janarthanan Krishnasamy

From left: Madam Ruku Pakirisamy, Mr Razali Puasa and Madam Alice Chua.

NDR 2022: 'Covid-19 Resilience Medal' to be given to those directly involved in fighting pandemic

By Janarthanan Krishnasamy

NDR 2022: PM Lee urges vigilance on social media messages to guard against hostile foreign influence operations

NDR 2022: PM Lee urges vigilance on social media messages to guard against hostile foreign influence operations

By Low Youjin

National Day Rally 2022: Live updates from PM Lee Hsien Loong's speech

PM Lee Hsien Loong to deliver National Day Rally 2022 speech from 6.45pm on Aug 21

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Proposed constitutional amendment to protect marriage definition without 'hard-coding' it

Proposed constitutional amendment to protect marriage definition without 'hard-coding' it

No change to marriage definition in future 'under my watch': DPM Lawrence Wong

No change to marriage definition in future 'under my watch': DPM Lawrence Wong

NDR 2022: Mask-wearing to be required only on public transport and in healthcare facilities

NDR 2022: Mask-wearing to be required only on public transport and in healthcare facilities

NDR 2022: Singapore must seize 'window of opportunity' to attract top global talent

NDR 2022: Singapore must seize 'window of opportunity' to attract top global talent

NDR 2022: PM Lee tells S'poreans to 'get real'

NDR 2022: PM Lee tells S'poreans to 'get real'

NDR 2022: Govt to amend Constitution to protect marriage definition

NDR 2022: Govt to amend Constitution to protect marriage definition

NDR 2022: Govt to repeal Section 377A

NDR 2022: Govt to repeal Section 377A