Singapore has raised our climate ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. We have made good progress on our targets and initiatives.
Through the collective efforts of the citizenry, businesses, community, and the Government, Singapore continues to enjoy peace and security. Our streets remain safe with physical crimes declining in 2021. Housebreaking and theft fell to a 37-year low. However, the overall crime rate rose, driven by an increase in scam cases. Efforts are ongoing to fight scams, including anti-scam operations and the ScamShield mobile application.
Singaporeans continue to have high levels of confidence in the Singapore Armed Forces and Home Team and are stepping forward to contribute in many ways. The Government has continued to strengthen ties with our defence partners and enhance international cooperation, to maintain regional peace and stability and address transnational security challenges, including threats from terrorism and in cyberspace.
Singaporeans have been stepping up to share their ideas and aspirations with each other and with the Government, and to turn these into action. The Forward Singapore exercise is ongoing as Singaporeans share their views on our social compact, new opportunities, and emerging challenges for Singapore.
Our public health measures have helped to keep Singapore’s COVID-19 death rate one of the lowest in the world. However, Singaporeans continue to face challenges to their physical health, with an increase in chronic diseases in 2021. Singaporeans faced additional stressors during the pandemic but have access to support for their mental wellness.
Family formation was adversely impacted by the pandemic initially with the number of marriages dipping in 2020 when COVID-19 restrictions on weddings were in place. However, marriages increased in 2021 with the easing of restrictions. Families have access to affordable, quality education and programmes like the Families for Life movement to promote strong and resilient families.
Our public health measures have helped to keep Singapore’s COVID-19 death rate one of the lowest in the world. However, Singaporeans continue to face challenges to their physical health, with an increase in chronic diseases in 2021. Singaporeans faced additional stressors during the pandemic but have access to support for their mental wellness. Family formation was adversely impacted by the pandemic initially with the number of marriages dipping in 2020 when COVID-19 restrictions on weddings were in place. However, marriages increased in 2021 with the easing of restrictions. Families have access to affordable, quality education and programmes like the Families for Life movement to promote strong and resilient families. |  |
A Better Home, A Brighter Future
At the National Day Rally 2023, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke on the following key topics:
- Strengthening retirement adequacy through the Majulah Package for Singaporeans born in 1973 or earlier
- New housing framework to continue providing accessible and affordable public housing for all Singaporeans
- Providing support for our ageing population
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