- Presidential hopeful Tharman Shanmugaratnam suggested making shorter work weeks and flexible working options the norm to help Singaporeans cope with the pressures of life
- But this should be in tandem with higher productivity so the economy does not "suffer", he added
- Mr Tharman was addressing concerns about the cost of living and an aging population at a dialogue with youths on Sunday (Aug 20)
- The former Senior Minister also said that it is important to keep housing affordable for first-time buyers despite rising property prices
- He also highlighted the significance of promoting understanding and common ground between different religions to ward off religious exclusionism