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Updated: 08/12/2012 06:44 | By Channel NewsAsia

Build strong, inclusive society from ground up: DPM Tharman

Build strong, inclusive society from ground up: DPM Tharman


Build strong, inclusive society from ground up: DPM Tharman

SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has urged Singaporeans to build a strong and inclusive society from the ground up, rather than rely only on government programmes and subsidies.

Mr Tharman said this at a National Day event in Jurong on Saturday evening.

Mr Tharman said: "Already, we have quite an active community life compared to many other countries but there are a lot more we can do to take the initiative on the ground. (We can) give Singaporeans responsibility individually and in our groups — the responsibility to make this a better society, wherever we live."

— CNA/fa/wm

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