In societies everywhere, merit has become narrowly defined by academic abilities: Lawrence Wong
PERSPECTIVE: What does the pandemic mean for Singapore and where do we go from here? At the 2021 Singapore Perspectives IPS conference, Minister for Education Lawrence Wong gave a speech on Jan. 25 talking about three "resets" that we must make in our lifestyles, mindsets, and policy thinking. This includes: 1) Resetting our social compact for a fairer and more equal society, and to ensure that there is a meritocratic system in place that "works for the good of all". 2) Pushing for a greener Si...
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