While meritocracy has been the bedrock of Singapore, society needs to move towards the direction of “compassionate meritocracy”, says ESM Goh Chok Tong.
“Those who have succeeded in climbing the ladder of meritocracy should also have the compassion to reach back down the ladder and give a helping hand to those who are struggling behind,” Mr Goh said.
Although the Government has programmes to help the underprivileged in society, the community should chip in as well, he added.
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