📢 The Weekly Wrap – 12 September 2025

ICYMI: President’s Address – Singapore’s Key Priorities
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, at the 15th Parliament's opening last Friday, highlighted strategies for an inclusive and resilient Singapore, including redefining success beyond academics and strengthening multiculturalism.

🔗 Read his key quotes: go.gov.sg/tww-presidentquotes
🔗 Watch his full speech: go.gov.sg/tww-presidentspeech

Follow gov.sg for the latest Parliament updates!

How Ready Are You for Life’s Big Moments?
Take CPF's quiz to discover personalised guidance that fits your life story perfectly: go.gov.sg/tww-beready

Let’s Talk Drip!
Want to learn more about blood donation? Sign up for Singapore’s National Blood Dialogue with Minister of State for Health Mdm Rahayu Mazam and hosted by Sonia Chew and Joakim Gomez, on 19 Sep, 12-6pm. Enjoy a side of live music, food and prizes to be won (including a staycay)!

📍Glass Dome, Far East Square
🔗RSVP: tinyurl.com/RegisterDrip

📢 The Weekly Wrap – 19 September 2025

Charting Singapore’s Future
#ICYMI Curious about the Government’s priorities for the new term? Check out the key focus areas in the Ministries’ Addenda to the President's Address: www.gov.sg/parliament

Taking Stronger Action Against Scam Mules
#PSA From Oct 2025, scam mules will face restrictions on:
• Banking services
• New mobile lines
• Singpass/Corppass (in later phases)
 
👉For more info: go.gov.sg/spf-scam-mules

📢 The Weekly Wrap – 26 September 2025

1) What does a Singapore for the next generation look like? 🌱
PM Lawrence Wong pledged to build the nation with youths in mind, shaping a future where Singaporeans feel assured, supported and confident.

🔗 Catch PM’s key points in Parliament: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPBkeSekkGL/?img_index=1


2) Situation in the Middle East: What is Singapore’s Position?
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan spoke in Parliament about Singapore’s position on recognition of the Palestinian state, and the introduction of targeted sanctions against radical settler groups.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/p/DO8ZdjUEUr_/


3) Feeling anxious about landing your first job as a fresh graduate? We hear you.
In Parliament, Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng spoke about the GRaduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT) Programme, designed to help fresh graduates gain industry experience and practical skills to boost their employability.

Ready to level up your employability? 💪

🔗 Register your interest in GRIT here: https://go.gov.sg/grit-trainee-interestform

📢 The Weekly Wrap – 3 Oct 2025

🚨Scammers are creating fake Telegram channels and Instagram accounts impersonating government schemes to steal your personal details and hijack your Telegram account.
Stay vigilant by checking if the social media channels have blue verification ticks and only claim vouchers through official “.gov.sg” websites. Tips here: www.scamshield.gov.sg

📞 When in doubt, call ScamShield Helpline at 1799.

🎓 Fresh grads & grads-to-be, don’t miss the e2i Youth Skills & Career Fair @ *SCAPE!
Meeting hiring employers for on-the-spot interviews, a FREE professional headshot, and more: go.gov.sg/tww-e2i-yscf

📅 6 & 7 Oct, 11am – 7pm
📍 The Trampoline by Access Singapore, *SCAPE

📱 Only 37% of parents feel confident guiding their child’s digital habits
MDDI's Digital Parenting Survey reveals parents' top concerns: exposure to inappropriate content, interaction with strangers online, and cyberbullying.

▶️Watch this podcast for tips on helping your child thrive online: go.gov.sg/digital-parenting