PM Lee on building a strong foundation for future generations

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong gave his last major political speech on Labour Day at the annual May Day Rally. He spoke of how the National Trades Union Congress has helped workers and their families enjoy a better life, and that unions will be more crucial in future as Singapore deals with geopolitical and economic uncertainty, noting that the tripartite partnership between Government, employers and unions has helped Singapore get through several crises, such as the 1985 recession, the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.

PM Lee also said he has done his best to steward Singapore to build a strong foundation and it is now in a better position for future generations to take it forward. His successor, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, will take over as prime minister on May 15.

Speaking of whom, what do young people want to see from their next prime minister? In the latest episode of The Usual Place podcast, host Natasha Ann Zachariah sits down for a chat with three young Singaporeans to hear their views and the issues they hope will be raised at the next general election. Do have a listen.

— Jaime Ho, Straits Times Editor

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