Happy New Year 2025
新春獻詞
新加坡總理黃循財按傳統在華人新年除夕(1月28日)發表新春獻詞,借這個闔家團圓的傳統節日,強調家庭如何給人支持與力量,以及政府如何致力為處於生命不同階段的國人提供幫助。
黃循財總理新春獻詞(華文)
2025年01月28日
我們即將迎來乙巳蛇年,並為龍年畫上圓滿的句點。在這辭舊迎新的時刻,我國經濟表現強勁、通貨膨脹有所緩和、失業率維持在低水平,而許多國人也享有更高的工資增長。
我們帶著期盼的心情和對未來的憧憬,一同迎接蛇年的到來。在十二生肖中,蛇象徵的智慧和靈活應變能力,是我們在應對種種未知與挑戰時,所需要具備的特質。尤其是在面對持續的外部挑戰時,這些特質更是重要。
農曆新年是家家戶戶團圓和共享天倫的時刻。此時,我們更珍惜與家人之間的親情,也分外感激他們一直給予我們的支持和力量。
家庭是我國社會的基石。家人除了是我們的精神支柱,也培養我們的價值觀,並激勵我們勇敢追求夢想。現代社會競爭激烈、生活緊張,讓兼顧工作與家庭變得更困難。儘管如此,家庭還是許多人的生活重心。我很欣慰,許多國人依舊將結婚生子和組織家庭視為重要的人生目標。
政府致力於為在不同階段的國人提援助。以年輕夫婦來說,我們推出更多的預購組屋,並確保組屋價格在可以負擔的水平。產假方面也變得更靈活, 包括推出新的父母共用產假計劃。至於教育,我們也投入了大量資源,特別是在學前教育中心,以確保每個孩童,無論家庭背景如何,都能有好的起跑點。
我們也為年長者提供更多援助,讓他們安享晚年,黃金歲月過得充實又有意義。通過健康 SG 和樂齡 SG 等計劃,年長者可以保持健康活躍,與親友和社會保持聯繫。
看護者是許多家庭的幕後英雄。無論是照顧年邁的父母、年幼的子女, 或是有特別需要的家庭成員,許多國人都肩負著多重的看護責任。政府非常重視看護者的貢獻和付出,並將更好地為他們提供援助,肯定他們在增進家庭關係方面所扮演的重要角色。
在慶祝農曆新年之際,我們也該關心那些正面臨困境的國人。政府將加強我們的社會安全網幫助弱勢家庭改善生活,並為他們的子女提供更好的機會。
然而,要建設一個具包容性的社會,需要大家一起努力。每一個善舉, 無論大小,都能拉近人與人之間的距離。無論是為慈善事業捐款、義務幫助有需要的群體,或是帶頭髮起有益社會的活動,我們都能以各自的方式發揮作用。
趁歡慶佳節的時候,我們也能弘揚我國的多元文化。或許,我們會在自己十分關注的課題上與他人意見不同,但不該因此而產生隔閡。相反的,我們應該加強與各族和各宗教的交流和互動。多元文化是我國的優勢,所以我們必須維護它,加強互信和擴大共同空間。在一個日益分裂和分化的世界裡,國人之間的團結彌足珍貴,值得我們持續保護和鞏固。
不幸的是,世界也變得更加危險。恐怖組織利用中東地區的衝突推進他們的議程,發動攻擊。近期,多個國家發生了一連串的恐怖襲擊事件。本月初, 三名自我激進化的本地男子,在內部安全法令下被拘留。我們必須繼續提高警惕,防範任何安全威脅。我們不能掉以輕心,需要時刻做好心理準備,面對可能在本地發生的襲擊。倘若新加坡真的發生襲擊事件,國人必須團結一心,沉著應對眼前的挑戰。我們不應該讓這些挑戰削弱社會凝聚力,而是應該更堅決地維護我們的社會和諧和生活方式。
今年適逢新加坡建國 60 周年。在華族文化里,一甲子為一個周期,是人生重要的里程碑,因此這個農曆新年也別具意義。我們應趁此時回顧過往成就、紀念先輩的貢獻與犧牲,並承前啟後、繼往開來。
在我國邁入下一個發展階段之際,讓我們以果敢、堅定的步伐繼續前進。在一個動盪多變的世界裡,願我們團結一心,繼續讓新加坡繁榮安定,國泰民安。
在此,我祝全體國人闔家安康,萬事如意,新年快樂!
黃循財總理新春獻詞(英文版)
The Year of the Dragon ended on a high note. Our economy performed strongly. Inflation subsided. Unemployment remained low. Many Singaporeans enjoyed higher wage increases.
We usher the Year of the Snake with anticipation and hope for our future. In the Chinese zodiac, the Snake represents wisdom and adaptability. These are qualities we will need to navigate uncertainties and challenges, especially in our external environment.
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{nextpage}Chinese New Year is a time of family reunion and bonding. It is a season for families to cherish the bonds that unite us, and to appreciate the strength and support our loved ones provide.
Families are the bedrock of our society. They nurture our values, provide emotional support, and inspire us to dream big. In today’s fast paced and competitive world, balancing work and family life has become harder. Yet families remain at the heart of what matters most to us. I am encouraged that many Singaporeans continue to prioritise marriage, parenthood and family.
The Government is committed to supporting families at every stage of life. For young couples, we are ramping up the supply of BTO flats, and making public housing more affordable. We are enhancing leave arrangements, including through a new Shared Parental Leave scheme. We are also investing significantly in schools, especially pre-schools, so that every child, regardless of background, gets a good start in life.
For our seniors, we are providing more support so that they can enjoy their golden years with peace of mind, and age with dignity and purpose. Programmes like Healthier SG and Age Well SG will help our seniors to stay active and healthy, while remaining connected to their loved ones and community.
Caregivers are the unsung heroes in many families. Many Singaporeans juggle multiple caregiving responsibilities, looking after ageing parents, young children, or family members with special needs. We deeply appreciate their contributions. The Government will find ways to better support caregivers, recognising their vital role in strengthening family bonds.
As we celebrate Chinese New Year, let us also remember our fellow Singaporeans going through difficult times. The Government will do more to help vulnerable families, uplift them, and provide better opportunities for their children.
But building an inclusive society requires all of us to do our part. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, brings us closer together. Each one of us can make a difference – by donating to charitable causes, volunteering to help those in need, or leading social initiatives.
This festive season is also an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our Singapore family. We may have different views on issues that mater deeply to us. But we cannot let our differences pull us apart. We should make an extra effort to engage and reach out to fellow Singaporeans of different races and religions. Our diversity is a source of strength, and we must continually seek ways to deepen our mutual understanding and expand our common space. In a world that is increasingly divided and polarised, our unity is a precious asset that we must continue to protect and nurture.