1What is good leadership
It ensures a country’s stability and progress. Leaders must be honest, capable and courageous enough to make difficult decisions for the country’s benefit
2What’s an example of good leadership
Mr Lim Kim San, the 1st chairman of HDB, made the tough decision to build low-cost public housing, resulting in 26000 flats completed in just 3 years with high cost efficiency and strict regulations
3What is anticipating change and staying relevant
The government, must anticipate change and act early to stay relevant and forward-looking so as to minimize threats and maximse opportunities for citizens
4What’s an example of anticipating change and staying relevant
Then PM Lee Hsien Loong highlighed the long-term risks of climate change and rising sea levels, setting aside 5 Billion dollars for the Coastal and Flood Protection fund to address these issues
5What is meritocracy
It rewards opportunities based on merit such as effort and ability, rather than race, religion, or background. This system encourages individuals to work harder, knowing that their efforts will be rewarded.
6What’s an example of meritocracy?
In Singapore, the government gives out Edusave Scholarships to those who are within the top 10 % of their school’s level and course in terms of academic performance and have demonstrated good conduct
7What is a stake for everyone, opportunities for all?
The government should offer a stake for everyone, providing opportunities for citizens to have a say decision-making.
8What is an example of stake for everyone, opportunities for all
The Emerging Stronger Conversation (ESC) engaged 16900 Singaporeans from diverse backgrounds to share ideas on how Singapore can recover from the COVID-19 pandemic
9What is differing priorities?
Deciding what is good for society is challenging due to differing priorities among individuals and groups, especially in resource-scarce Singapore
10What’s an example of differing priorities
In an estate, the elderly may prioritize having a hospital nearby to meet healthcare needs, while parents with school-going children may prefer a school to support their children’s education
11What is unequal sharing of costs
The sharing of costs refers to various impacts decisions have on differing groups. Decisions may benefit some but negatively affect others
12What’s an example of unequal sharing of costs
Building expressways results in improved traffic flow but also results in noise pollution for nearby residents. Those benefitting from improved traffic will think it is positive but others will find it negative