![]() ![]() He added: "Crucially, this exercise is not just about what the Government can do. Mr Wong said what AMP Singapore is doing today for the community is exactly what the 4G leadership team hopes to achieve for the country with the Forward Singapore nationwide engagement exercise to build a fairer and more inclusive society. It will work to equip citizens with relevant capabilities and skills and give everyone the extra advantage to progress and excel in their careers and professions. The Government will continue to invest heavily in the people, said Mr Wong. "If we take that family-centric approach, I believe we can make progress in uplifting more families, and ensure that Singapore remains a place where everyone can aspire towards a better life." He said: "That's why we must come together with a family-centric approach - mobilising resources across different entities to meet the needs of the family, rather than forcing the family to cater to our own organisational silos. He noted that as Singapore moves forward, the needs of its society are becoming more complex and diverse. He added that to make a real impact, different community partners need to come together to provide holistic interventions and strong wraparound support. But so long as we are all focused on the same goal and the common ground we share as Singaporeans, I am confident that we can work together to make everyone better off," he said. There will be occasions where we have different views. ![]() "There will be times when our starting points and methods differ. Malay/Muslim organisations, such as self-help group AMP Singapore, need to collaborate strongly with one another, as well as the Government, to address social issues that are increasingly becoming multi-faceted and complex, said Mr Wong, who is also Finance Minister. PMET refers to professionals, managers, executives and technicians. Mr Wong noted that the proportion of Malay residents over 25 who have attained at least a post-secondary qualification has risen from less than one-third in 2010, to almost half in 2020, driven by more of them obtaining diplomas and degrees.Īt the same time, the proportion of Malays in PMET roles has increased to 40 per cent in 2020, up from 30 per cent a decade ago. The AMP convention is held once every 10 years to discuss new strategies that can propel the Muslim community towards greater success. Mr Wong noted that a growing number of Malay/Muslim professionals have their own unique needs, worries and aspirations, and Singapore will need to see how to help them, including enabling them to upgrade their skills to remain relevant in the workforce. It was attended by 500 professionals, community partners and others in the local Muslim community. SINGAPORE - Malay/Muslim professionals have much to offer and must be mobilised to contribute back to the community, especially as they can be mentors and role models to the next generation.ĭeputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said this on Saturday at the AMP 4th National Convention at Max Atria Singapore Expo. Malay/Muslim groups need to collaborate strongly to tackle social issues: DPM Wong
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