We hear the Government’s belief in us young Singaporeans, and we call for more youth collaboration. We are glad to hear the message, that you are listening to our heartfelt call for change. We all want it to happen, so that transformation goes beyond the National Day Rally and its video clips, and brings us all into a brighter tomorrow.

By Jonathan Hoe, YP Tampines North Branch
When I was approached to take part in this year’s NDP under the PAP Contingent representing the Young PAP, I was very enthusiastic about it. And the enthusiasm did not disappoint. What an unforgettable experience it’s been!

We find out what some of our Members of Parliament have to say about what the future electorate expect of our young leaders-

Written by Soh Yu Da

As young Singaporeans, many of us have been repeatedly taught about the humble beginnings of our country in various levels of education. Nonetheless, knowledge of such facts has not stifled the tenacity of most youths in Singapore – it has driven us to greater heights, and to higher things. As a student who recently graduated, I do know of the extensive array of overseas learning trips that are made available to most students in our schools. Such trips have exposed us to the greater world out there and shown us that foreigners do mean it when they call us the ‘little red dot’. Does that, however, mean that we should belittle ourselves? I think not.

Written by Michael Rebaczonok-Padulo

Singapore’s educational system has many strengths which are now the envy of many around the world, not the least of whom is US President Barack Obama, who like so many others, stands in awe of our achievements in the area of mathematics education. Students’ results on standardised examinations such as ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels have risen significantly over the years, with more and more going on to polytechnics, junior colleges and universities. And yet, in one respect that many would consider as important as any academic area, we seem to be lacking: that is in the area of political education.