李显龙最新演讲：强化推行良政、信任与诚信，让人人有房住和有钱养老！

新加坡国庆日李显龙总理献词

2023年8月8日

李显龙2023年国庆献词，华语版由副总理兼财政部长黄循财宣读，以下是全文——

各位同胞：

今年，新加坡庆祝独立58周年。我们虽然是个年轻的国家，但这些年来经历过不少挑战。在面对每个困境时，我们都展现出新加坡精神，并且越战越勇，变得更加坚韧、更加团结。我们有信心，就算处于多事之秋，这股新加坡精神能够凝聚国民，同舟共济。

新加坡和全球多个国家还在解决通货膨胀的问题。无论家庭或企业都面临物价上涨的压力，所以，政府除了加强定心与援助配套，也提供其他各种援助措施，以缓解物价上涨对国人的冲击，尤其是中低收入的家庭会得到更多的援助。通货膨胀的问题也许不会在短时间内好转，但无论多久，政府都会和大家共渡难关。

良政、信任与诚信

最近，我国发生了一连串涉及部长和议员的事件。有人就问：这些事件反映一个什么样的政府？

对此，我的回答是：这类问题时不时会出现。当事件发生时，政府一直都以妥当、公开的方式处理。这次也不例外。

其中一起事件涉及两名部长，有人声称他们获得优惠待遇。当局彻底调查后确定，两位部长并没有做错事。

在第二起事件中，贪污调查局找到足够证据，逮捕了一名部长，并正式对他展开调查。调查正在进行中。

第三起事件涉及国会议长和一名行动党议员。他们因为个人行为达不到行动党的高标准，双双辞职。

为了国家利益，在这三起事件中，我们都力求做正确的事，全力维护我国政府制度的诚信。我们也努力做好所有该做的事。

政府决心确保我国的制度保持廉洁，没有贪污和不法行为。我们的人民和国际伙伴都期望，新加坡是个高度廉洁、正直和有诚信的国家。我们会致力于维持这些高标准。

只有这样，我们才可以维护国人对政府和国家体制的信心，加强国人对我们的信任。

因为信任，我们才能度过这三年的疫情，变得更加坚韧团结。信任让政治领袖和人民能够紧密合作，让生活更加美好。有了信任，我国才能在这纷纷扰扰的世界里长治久安，向前迈进。

展望未来

接下来，我们还有许多目标要实现。副总理黄循财和第四代领导团队展开了“新加坡携手前进”运动，在过去的一年里，我们和各界人士交流对话，集思广益。

我们希望通过这个运动来更新我国的社会契约，让每个新加坡国民都对我国有归属感，能为我们共同的未来做出贡献。大家将一起构想属于我们的理想家园，一起努力建设国家，让我们的梦想成真。

住房

“居者有其屋”是许多国人的理想。大家都希望能拥有自己的房子，尤其是优质和负担得起的组屋。政府组屋不单是我们的居住场所，也是我们引以为荣的家园，一个养儿育女的地方，更是我们共同打造的邻里社区。

这里是女皇镇杜生区的SkyOasis@Dawson。女皇镇是我国历史最悠久的市镇之一。1950年代，第一批新加坡改良信托局兴建的组屋，有一部分就在这里。大约15年前，我们开始在这一区建造新的组屋，并且翻新公共空间，注入新的活力。杜生区现在是我国最优质的组屋区之一，是新加坡住屋发展史中亮眼的篇章。

这几十年来，政府投入了大量资源，为千千万万的国人兴建优质组屋，让国人买得起也买得到房子。

目前，建屋发展局在成熟和非成熟的组屋区都已经建了新的组屋。像女皇镇这样的成熟组屋区，设施完善，地点靠近市中心，所以，这些组屋的需求和价格通常会比较高。非成熟组屋区周围的设施则还不够完善，地点比较偏远，所以一般价格比较低。

但随着我们不断兴建新的组屋，能用来建设新组屋区的未发展地段将越来越少。同时，非成熟组屋区的交通网络和公共设施正逐步改善，所以，这些组屋区也会逐渐成熟。

因此，未来将有更多的新组屋需要建在像杜生区这样的现有组屋区。这些组屋自然会有更大的需求，到时组屋的销售和转售价格也将反映这一点。

但即便大环境不断变化，我们还是必须确保各个收入阶层的国人都能买得到和买得起政府组屋。我们会确保房屋政策是公平和具包容性的。这样，我国的住屋篇章才能够延续，让世世代代的国人都能拥有自己的安乐窝。这是政府对人民的承诺，我们一定会履行。

为了实现这些目标，我们必须调整现有的组屋政策。政府已经有了初步的计划。我会在今年的国庆群众大会上进一步说明。

安享晚年

在重新检讨住屋政策的同时，我们也在努力确保组屋区和组屋能够满足我国人口快速老化的需求。

目前，大约每五个新加坡人当中，就有一个是年满65岁。到了2030年，我国每四个人当中，就会有一个是年长人士。

所以，我们正在采取措施，打造更亲乐龄的组屋和社区。例如，我们将安装和采用更明显的指示牌和设计，让年长者更容易认路。我们会兴建更多休息站，并规划更多行人专用区，让年长者外出时感觉更安全也更轻松愉快。我们也将在年长者的家中安装更多亲乐龄的设备。

除了建造实体基础设施，我们将进一步完善邻里社区空间的设计，并开设更多活跃乐龄中心。我们也会改善各种计划，让年长者保持身心健康，能继续同朋友和邻居保持联系。

另一方面，人们也要有足够的公积金存款养老。我们逐步改善公积金制度，确保大家在就业时期有足够的储蓄。我们也通过就业奖励计划和渐进式薪金模式等措施，为低收入员工提供援助。可是，一些五六十岁年长员工的公积金存款还是不足以养老，需要一些额外援助。我也会在国庆群众大会上进一步说明。

但是，除了政府的援助，大家也要各尽其力。比如，人们要保持健康，因为健康就是财富。所以，希望大家都加入健康SG计划，注意饮食，保持身心活跃，并在能力范围内持续就业。家人也可以尽一份力，好好照顾您的亲人，关注他们的身心健康，鼓励他们外出活动。让我们共同努力，让年长者更健康，生活更美好。

年长者努力耕耘，为我们打造了温馨的家园。如今，我们有责任让他们也能安心步入黄金年华，生活优雅充实并常常和亲戚朋友联络。这里会是所有人，无论老少，都能安居乐业的家园。让我们齐心合力，一起实现这个愿景。

“新加坡携手前进”运动

住房和国家老龄化，是大家非常关注的课题。这也是黄循财副总理和第四代领导团队正在探讨的课题。

但是，“新加坡携手前进”运动涵盖的议题更广：这包括如何协助国人掌握技能，让他们终身受益；如何能够更好地照顾社会里的弱势群体；以及如何加强国家的凝聚力和新加坡精神。

第四代领导团队将在今年底完成“新加坡携手前进”运动。我相信黄循财副总理和第四代领导团队能够和国人密切合作，共同努力，开拓未来。

总结

外国领导人经常说：他们对新加坡印象深刻，也钦佩我们能够做长远规划、制定远大目标，让我们的愿景一一实现。

其实，能够办到这些事情，都是因为人民和政府紧密合作。这是新加坡的优势，也是我们和其他国家不同的地方。我们一定要守护好这股凝聚力。

这个国庆日，我们除了要回顾过去所取得的成就，也可以满怀希望，展望未来。“新加坡故事”最好的篇章，正等着我们去书写。让我们继续追求宏远的目标、努力奋斗，团结一致。只要我们并肩同行，就能对未来充满信心，齐心向前进！

祝大家国庆日快乐！

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[color=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)]英文献词全文

My Fellow Singaporeans:Singapore turns 58 this year. Our nation may be young, but it has seen its fair share of challenges. Yet each time, the Singapore spirit shone through, and we emerged stronger and more united. I am confident this spirit will continue to hold us together, even amidst troubling times.Inflation is still a problem for us, as it is for many countries. Households and businesses are all feeling the pinch of rising prices. The Government has enhanced the Assurance Package and many other support measures to cushion the impact on you, especially the middle- and lower-income households. The storm may not blow over soon. But however long it lasts, you know this Government will weather it together with you.Good Government, Trust, and IntegrityRecently, we have seen a series of cases involving Ministers and MPs. Some have asked what these incidents say about the Government.My answer is this: such issues come up from time to time. When they do, we deal with them properly and transparently. That is what we have always done; and that is what we have done this time too.In one case, allegations about preferential treatment surfaced. The two Ministers concerned were thoroughly investigated, and completely exonerated.In a second case, CPIB found cause to arrest and investigate a Minister. It opened a formal investigation, which is still ongoing.In a third case, the Speaker of Parliament and a Government MP fell short of the standards of personal conduct expected of them. They resigned.In all three cases, for the good of the country, we sought to do the right thing, protect the integrity of our system of government, and carry through everything that needed to be done.Let there be no doubt: my Government is determined to keep our system free of corruption and wrongdoing. We will maintain our high standards of honesty, integrity, and propriety. Singaporeans have come to expect this of us, and so have our international partners.This is how we can preserve, protect, and strengthen the trust that Singaporeans have in the Government and in the Singapore system.Trust is what enabled us to get through the last three years of the pandemic and emerge stronger. Trust is what allows political leaders to work closely with Singaporeans to deliver a better life for all. And trust will enable us to move forward safely in a troubled world.Looking to the FutureWe have a full agenda ahead. DPM Lawrence Wong and the 4G team have embarked on the Forward Singapore exercise. Over the past year, they have held dialogues with thousands of Singaporeans.The goal of Forward Singapore is to refresh our social compact. Every citizen has a meaningful part to play in our society and our shared future. Collectively, we will forge a vision of the Singapore that we seek to create, and chart how we can turn our dreams into reality.HousingOne major aspiration of Singaporeans is housing – in particular, good and affordable public housing. HDB flats are far more than roofs over our heads. They are homes we are proud to own, neighbourhoods we raise our families in, and communities we build together。Today, I am speaking to you from SkyOasis@Dawson, here in Queenstown, one of Singapore’s oldest towns. Some of the first SIT flats were built here, back in the 1950s. About 15 years ago, we started rejuvenating this estate: we built new HDB flats and revitalised the public spaces. Dawson is now one of our most attractive HDB estates, a shining example of the Singapore housing story.Decade after decade, the Government has invested heavily to build affordable, accessible, and high-quality HDB flats for millions of Singaporeans.So far, HDB has been building flats in both Mature Estates and Non-Mature Estates. Flats in Mature Estates, like Queenstown, have better amenities and locations. They are in higher demand and so generally cost more. Flats in Non-Mature Estates, on the other hand, have less comprehensive amenities, or less central locations. Therefore, they generally cost less.But as we continue to develop more public housing, fewer and fewer undeveloped sites are left for us to build new estates. Furthermore, existing Non-Mature Estates are steadily maturing, as their transport links and amenities improve.So in time to come, more and more new HDB flats will be built in existing estates, like here in Dawson. Such flats will naturally be in greater demand. Their launch prices and resale prices will reflect that.But even amidst this changing landscape, we must still ensure public housing is accessible and affordable for Singaporeans of all income groups. We must also keep our housing schemes fair and inclusive for all. This is how we keep our national housing story going strong for current and future generations. This is my Government’s commitment to you, and we will deliver on it.We will have to adjust HDB’s housing schemes to achieve these goals. We have some ideas on how to do so, which I will share at the National Day Rally.Ageing wellWhile we refresh our approach to public housing, we are also making special efforts to adapt our HDB estates and flats to serve a rapidly ageing population.Today, nearly 1 in 5 Singaporeans is a senior, aged 65 or older. By 2030, 1 in 4 will be a senior. This is one quarter of us.And this is why we are making our estates and homes more liveable for seniors. For example, to help seniors find their way around more easily, we will install more visible signages and designs. To make their commuting safer and more comfortable, we will build more pedestrian-friendly zones and rest points. And in your homes, HDB will install more senior-friendly fixtures.Beyond physical infrastructure, we will improve community spaces, build more Active Ageing Centres, and enhance programmes that keep seniors well and in touch with friends and neighbours in their golden years.Another aspect of preparing for old age is CPF savings. We have progressively enhanced the CPF system, to make sure people can save enough in their working years. We are also providing targeted assistance to lower-income workers, for example through Workfare and Progressive Wages. But some older workers now in their 50s and early 60s still have not built up enough CPF savings for retirement, and can do with some extra help. I will talk about this at the Rally too.The Government, though, can only be part of the solution. Each of us also has to do our part to stay healthy and well. Better health is better wealth. So do enrol in Healthier SG, watch our diets, stay active, and continue working as long as we can. Family members can also help: take good care of your loved ones, encourage them to get out and about, and keep an eye on their wellbeing. Together, we can help our seniors age well.Our seniors have built up the Singapore we call home today. It is now for us to make Singapore a place where every senior can age with dignity and grace, connected to friends and family, and with their peace of mind assured. Together, we will make Singapore an endearing home for all ages. This is our vision. This is our Home.Forward SingaporeI have spoken about housing and ageing – two topics close to our hearts. They are among the issues that DPM Wong and the 4G team are working on.But the Forward Singapore agenda covers much more: How to equip our people with the skills to learn and succeed throughout life; how to better care for the vulnerable amongst us; and how to deepen our solidarity and Singapore spirit.The 4G team will wrap up the Forward Singapore exercise later this year. I have every confidence DPM Wong and his team will work closely with you to take the country forward, together.ConclusionOften, when I meet foreign leaders, they tell me how impressed they are by Singapore. They admire our ability to think long-term, set ambitious goals, and steadily achieve our aspirations.I tell them – this is only possible because the people and the Government work closely together. This is what gives Singapore the edge over others. This is what makes us exceptional. We must never let this bond weaken.This National Day, as we look back on how far we have come, we can also look forward with hope. The best chapters of the Singapore story are yet to be written. Let us continue to dream boldly, work hard, and move Onward as One. Together, we can face the future with confidence.Happy National Day！