Congratulations to DSTA on your silver jubilee! DSTA has grown and matured enormously since it started 25 years ago. I thank the pioneers and present-day officers for your dedication and contributions. Your work powers the systems that make the SAF strong and keep Singapore safe. go.gov.sg/6zsw49

Watch my speech here: go.gov.sg/lhl-dsta25

Happy to launch Sprout@AMK at AMK Town Centre yesterday! Supported by Enterprise Singapore, Sprout@AMK is an incubation hub for heartland enterprises to scale up and grow using temporary retail spaces in mature heartland precincts, such as AMK. Do check it out and give them your support! go.gov.sg/yjc5j6

Enjoyed an evening of traditional melodies and original arrangements at the annual Singapore Chinese Orchestra fundraising gala dinner and concert last night. If you are looking to redeem your SG Culture Pass, do check out this season’s SCO concerts! go.gov.sg/49hrng

Joined Yip Hon Weng and his Yio Chu Kang team at their Meet the People session last night. Walking with residents on their journey is one way to build a we-first society. I thank our activists for your dedication and hard work! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1WiSzhtkFj/

Wrapped-up a full week in Parliament. Encouraged to see our freshmen MPs speaking out on issues close to their hearts. Let’s continue to work hard to build a better Singapore, just as we have done together for the past 60 years. https://go.gov.sg/8npir7

How will Singapore look 10 to 15 years from now?

Caught a glimpse of how we will live, work, and play at the Draft Master Plan 2025 (DMP2025) exhibition, organised by URA. It will be on at the URA Centre till 29 Nov. A roving exhibition will also be visiting several neighbourhoods.
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Delighted that the former Kandang Kerbau Hospital (KKH) has been gazetted as a national monument. 1.2 million babies were born here, including myself, my two siblings, my wife Ho Ching and my two older children. We were all safely delivered and cared for by the many doctors, midwives and nurses who staffed its wards, and provided excellent care over the years. – LHL

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/she-joined-kk-hospital-to-seek-answers-on-stillborn-sibling-and-stayed-for-5-decades-as-midwife 

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Happy Children’s Day to all our young ones! Our children have a bright future ahead with many opportunities awaiting them. I look forward to all the remarkable ways that they will contribute to Singapore and the world beyond. go.gov.sg/n1ynvf

Had an interesting fireside chat with leaders from the public, private and philanthropy sectors in this region. The chat is part of the Temasek Foundation Asia Leaders Connect series. Platforms like this strengthen Singapore’s role as a hub for thought leadership, bringing leaders from around the region and beyond together to exchange ideas and learn from one another. go.gov.sg/rksx2r

Joined close to 2,000 residents last evening to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Teck Ghee Lantern Night #SG60 Edition. We all took part in the lantern walk, had fun activities and enjoyed wonderful performances together. Thank you to our volunteers and partners for organising. I wish all our residents a meaningful Mid-Autumn weekend. 预祝大家中秋节快乐！ go.gov.sg/xsoxvg

A spectacular night at this year’s F1 Singapore Grand Prix 🏎️ Congratulations to George Russell and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team for winning the race! Looking forward to the next edition! go.gov.sg/pcte5r

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 祝大家中秋节快乐！ 🥮🌕🏮✨We have much to be thankful for as we gather with our loved ones, to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival during this time of uncertainty around us. As we enjoy mooncakes, light up lanterns or simply to admire the full moon, let’s also take a moment to appreciate the tranquility and abundance that we have today with those around us. go.gov.sg/5d6nv2 

Delighted to join this year’s Temasek International Panel (TIP) Closing Dinner. The TIP is an essential forum for Temasek. It brings together members to share wide-ranging and invaluable insights that helped shape Temasek’s strategies and growth. go.gov.sg/toqi2k

The Harvest Moon shines bright tonight! It is called the Harvest Moon because, in the old days, its bright light gave farmers extra time to harvest crops into the late evening. It is also the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. go.gov.sg/yca8v3

Delighted to be part of the Singapore Polo Club Outreach Polo Tournament and Carnival today! Thank you to the organising team and volunteers for making this event happen and helping to make polo more accessible to all. go.gov.sg/bbpqxr

Really enjoyed this #BlockbusterDeepavali video, featuring the upbeat and catchy song “Dinga Dinga Dali” by local musician Shabir Sulthan. In this season of Deepavali, let us continue to be kind to one another. The true spirit of Deepavali shines brightest when we all come together to share warmth and kindness.

https://youtu.be/o4PzGWmhUn4

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In Parliament today, Coordinating Minister K Shanmugam spoke on race and religion. For decades, we have progressed as a nation, regardless of race, language, or religion. Singaporeans live by this; it is the bedrock of our nationbuilding. Let’s continue to embrace diversity and live in harmony, while upholding the integrity of our secular politics. We must never mix race and religion with politics. go.gov.sg/19e1bx

Met all our global Heads of Mission yesterday. Please continue the good work in strengthening our ties with countries around the world, so that our little red dot can keep shining brightly on the global stage. go.gov.sg/y2ogwf

Have arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina! 🇦🇷 I will be meeting political and business leaders, as well as attend a meeting of the JP Morgan International Council. Looking forward to a fruitful work trip in this vibrant city! go.gov.sg/z7cnua

இனிய தீபாவளி வாழ்த்துகள்! Happy Deepavali! Wishing all who celebrate a joyous, peaceful, and prosperous Deepavali! go.gov.sg/auwgf1