Social mobility is an important issue for Singapore and the Government will continue to pursue and ensure it happens in the society.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made these remarks in a written response to Parliamentary question on Monday regarding income gaps in Singapore.
PM Lee explained that as society matures, it will be more difficult to narrow and bridge class divisions. There are three aspects to the issue of class division and according to PM Lee, they are – income inequality; social mobility and social integration.
“The issues of mitigating income inequality, ensuring social mobility and enhancing social integration are critical… This is why this Government will strive to keep all Singaporeans – regardless of race, language, religion or social background – together,” he added.
Giving the example of KidSTART, a programme for children from low-income families to have a good start in life, education is a major investment for Singapore, said PM Lee. Schemes like SkillsFuture gives Singaporeans the support to pick up new skills and continue to improve.
PM Lee reiterated, “Nobody should feel that his social position is fixed based on his parents' income level or position in life.”
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made these remarks in a written response to Parliamentary question on Monday regarding income gaps in Singapore.
PM Lee explained that as society matures, it will be more difficult to narrow and bridge class divisions. There are three aspects to the issue of class division and according to PM Lee, they are – income inequality; social mobility and social integration.
“The issues of mitigating income inequality, ensuring social mobility and enhancing social integration are critical… This is why this Government will strive to keep all Singaporeans – regardless of race, language, religion or social background – together,” he added.
Giving the example of KidSTART, a programme for children from low-income families to have a good start in life, education is a major investment for Singapore, said PM Lee. Schemes like SkillsFuture gives Singaporeans the support to pick up new skills and continue to improve.
PM Lee reiterated, “Nobody should feel that his social position is fixed based on his parents' income level or position in life.”
https://www.pap.org.sg/
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