Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong Celebrates Achievements of Malay/Muslim Community
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong praised the Malay/Muslim community for their outstanding achievements in various aspects, emphasizing their progress in education, job opportunities, and efforts to maintain racial and religious harmony in Singapore. He commended the community’s leaders for their significant contributions and impact.
A Strong Spirit of Unity and Citizenry
SM Lee expressed his hopes for the community to continue progressing, fostering a strong spirit of unity and citizenry. He emphasized the importance of helping one another through challenges and celebrating collective successes.
Key Highlights from SM Lee’s Speech
- Addressed sensitive issues including the tudung for nurses, repeal of Section 377A, and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Commended the community for handling these issues with maturity and respect for differing viewpoints.
- Emphasized the importance of direct and candid discussions with Malay/Muslim leaders behind closed doors to manage issues effectively.
- Expressed confidence in Singapore’s continued progress under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership.
Building a “Community of Success”
SM Lee highlighted the significant progress made by the Malay/Muslim community towards building a “community of success”.
- Increased employment in growth sectors and higher representation in professional positions.
- Rise in the proportion of university graduates and young Malays with post-secondary qualifications.
- Improvement in the quality of education offered by madrasahs through the Joint Madrasah System.
Contributions from Malay/Muslim Organizations
SM Lee recognized several organizations for their contributions to the community’s success, including AMP Singapore, PPIS, 4PM, and Muhammadiyah. Their efforts complement initiatives from Mendaki, the People’s Association Malay Activity Executive Committees Council, Muis, and the Government.
Overall, SM Lee’s speech celebrated the achievements of the Malay/Muslim community in Singapore and highlighted the importance of unity, progress, and mutual respect in building a brighter future for all.