NDR2019 Blog: Highlights and key announcements
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will speak in Malay and Mandarin from 6.45pm to 7.30pm, and in English from 8.15pm to 9.30pm. Follow TODAY Deputy Chief Editor Loh Chee Kong’s live blog on the speech here.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivering the NDR 2019 speech on Sunday, August 18, 2019.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered the annual National Day Rally (NDR) speech on Sunday (Aug 18) at the Institute of Technical Education College Central campus in Ang Mo Kio.
Traditionally, the Republic’s leaders use the NDR to unveil policy changes, and the speech is widely seen as the most important political speech of the year.
This year, Mr Lee made a slew of announcements related to climate change, education and older workers. He also spoke about the economy and how the ongoing tensions between the United States and China could have an impact on how Singaporeans live and travel.
Catch up with TODAY Deputy Chief Editor Loh Chee Kong’s blog on the speech below:Related topics
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