NDP2020: National Day made more meaningful by S'pore's resilience, say leaders at Anthem Moment ceremonies

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NDP2020: National Day made more meaningful by S'pore's resilience, say leaders at Anthem Moment ceremonies TogetherStrongerSG OurHeartforSG

SINGAPORE - For a minute and a half on Sunday morning , Singaporeans at different locations across the island came together to sing Majulah Singapura in unison.

In opening remarks made at the event in Kampung Admiralty representing housing and community, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee said the Anthem Moment itself reflects a"new normal". Mr Wong, who is also co-chair of the multi-ministry Covid-19 task force, said that while"Singapore Together" was a common refrain, the pandemic has made it more meaningful.

"Together with other logistic and supply chain players, they have helped to keep our supply chains going, providing us with food and essential services and items," he said. "The road to recovery will be long and tough. But I am confident the Covid-19 virus will not break our Singapore spirit of grit, resilience, determination and unity," he said.

Josephine Teo speaks to the media after the Anthem Moment At the Lifelong Learning Institute in Paya Lebar, leaders from business, the labour movement and Government represented Singapore's unique tripartite relationship supporting its workforce. Also present was Workers' Party's Mr Gerald Giam, an MP for Aljunied GRC.

 

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