Better quality of life will define Singapore as a top First World nation

Article: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/260443/1/.html


The article states that Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew had said that Singapore can move from the lower half into the upper half of First World countries in the next 10 to 20 years. I agree that MM Lee's vision is a great one but nonetheless, difficult to carry out. Lush greenery, additional waterways and an even more vibrant social life will be seen in Singapore in the coming years but just as MM Lee said, this only contributes the physical aspect of the transformation. Our people also need to bond together well as a nation and put aside our differences. Most importantly, Singaporeans have to love their country and be willing to give for Singapore.

Many feel it is most apt for the Minister Mentor to paint this new vision for the country now and i agree with them on this. MM Lee is someone who brought Singapore to great heights with his great leadership and just as Halimah Yacob, MP and Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC, said, having the MM say this is also part of the critical ways in which to gel the population together, for us to tell Singaporeans that there is a future for Singapore. Furthermore, I feel that Singapore is now developing very fast; our economy is expected to do well in the years ahead, our ties with other countries are good and we are steadily being recognised by other countries as one of the leading countries in the areas of technology, service and many other areas. Hence, the MM, who is Singapore's great leader, delivering such a strong message now shows that we are able to move on to the next stage of the country's development and the citizens will be encouraged to strive for the best in whatever they do, be it for the economy or service we provide.

Although it is true that we are a small country and are lacking in resources and manpower compared to other countries, we must not look down on ourselves. We must make our citizens love our country and hence I feel it is very wise for the governemnt to try and develop Singapore into a more beautiful place with lush greenery and waterways. If our country is beautiful and admired by everyone all over the world, it is natural that our people will love Singapore and feel proud of her. This way, Singaporeans will be willing to work hard for the country's future and our nation will go even further. Of course, Singaporeans must also appreciate all the new structural developments that Singapore is about to have. For example, there have been many instances where a new hawker centre becomes dirty just after a few months of opening, especially the toilet. If we are ging to take all the new develoopments for granted, then their purpose will be defeated.

In conclusion, I agree that MM Lee's vision is not an impossible one as long as we Singaporeans work together towards it.