Commentary: As Singapore turns 60, what kind of society do we want to build?

Balazs Barabas

SG60 is an invitation for Singaporeans to come together and participate in the community, say Nicholas Thomas and Justin Lee of the Institute of Policy Studies. SINGAPORE: Singapore will celebrate its 60th birthday tomorrow. While SG60 is a time of celebration, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has also called it “an opportunity for us to renew our commitment to Singapore.” Singapore has made important strides in partnering citizens. Recent policy shifts echo S Rajaratnam’s vision of a “democracy of