Lee Hsien Loong urges Singaporeans to support each other
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Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on Singaporeans to help one another during a community event in the Ang Mo Kio-Hougang ward. He spoke to 200 residents during a 7.5km walk, Go Connect, that connected thirteen residents’ network centres. Lee emphasized the government’s role in providing support while also encouraging people to assist their neighbors and strengthen community bonds.
Lee highlighted the importance of community spirit at the annual Ci Yuan Day, which featured activities designed to promote inclusivity and awareness of disabilities. Residents participated in simulations of visual and auditory impairments to better understand challenges faced by people with disabilities. The event also included the Bag to School program, which aims to teach financial literacy to children from lower-income families.
Through the Bag to School program, 79 children earned mock currency by playing games and then used it to “buy” school supplies with their parents. Bowen Secondary School and ITE College Central student volunteers ran the game booths, providing an opportunity for youth involvement in community service. The program began in 2018 and now supports both kindergarten and primary school students.
Lee also noted Singapore’s high ranking in international student assessments, specifically the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025, where fifteen-year-olds placed first in reading and second in mathematics and science. He assured residents that the government will continue to support students’ development.
