We must also re-examine how society rewards different skills and talents, and recognises the full range of pathways to success. We should accord grea… - Halimah Yacob

We have made great progress building a multiracial society over the years, but we also know that this endeavour is a constant work in progress. We need guideposts to help us along this journey.

If I have been able to empower women in Singapore to push the boundaries and reach their fullest potential, I am most grateful for the chance to do so.

The trust between our political leadership and people, and between Singaporeans themselves, is a key strength we must continue to nurture and cherish. In so many societies, this has gone wrong. These societies face deep divides that are difficult to bridge. Instead of bringing people together, political parties aggravate rifts by divisive appeals for support from competing groups. Their political systems are stuck in gridlock. Consequently, trust in government and its institutions plummets, making recovery even harder.