PM Laolan Wong urges Singaporeans to turn challenges into opportunities in Year of Fire Horse

[Leongsam]

PM Wong urges Singaporeans to turn challenges into opportunities in Year of Fire Horse​

PM Lawrence Wong said that while the Fire Horse is associated with change and movement, it also symbolises resilience and strength of spirit

In his Chinese New Year 2026 message, PM Lawrence Wong encouraged Singaporeans to face the Year of the Fire Horse with adaptability and confidence.
PHOTO: Ministry of Digital Development and Information

PUBLISHED ONFebruary 16, 2026 9:12 AM
BYSean Ler

Even as Singapore welcomes the Year of the Fire Horse — associated with change and movement — the Fire Horse also symbolises resilience and strength of spirit, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (Feb 16) as he encouraged Singaporeans to turn challenges into opportunities.

In his Chinese New Year message, PM Wong said that while changes arising from geopolitical currents and technology may lead to the feeling of uncertainty, Singaporeans can face the year ahead the year ahead with adaptability and confidence.

"Then we can turn challenges into opportunities, and continue moving forward as one people," he said.

PM Wong also noted that this year's Chinese New Year coincides with the beginning of Ramadan: "The coming together of these two occasions reminds us of the beauty of multicultural Singapore — a society where different cultures, traditions and faiths live together in mutual respect."

He added that the harmony Singapore enjoys today did not happen by chance.

"It was built patiently over generations through mutual respect, trust and understanding. These are values we must continue to uphold and pass on," the prime minister explained.

In his message, PM Wong also noted that families are the foundation of Singapore's society.

"When our families are strong, Singapore is strong. This is why supporting families — young and old — remains a key priority for the Government," he said.

In his Budget 2026 statement on Feb 12, PM Wong announced measures to give more support and assurance for families — particularly managing the cost of raising of raising a family.

These include $500 in Child LifeSG Credits to families for each Singaporean child aged 12 and below, and raising the threshold for monthly household income for the Infant and Childcare Additional Subsidy Scheme and Kindergarten Fee Assistance Scheme.

In his Budget 2026 statement, PM Wong also announced cash payouts, rebates and CDC vouchers to help families manage cost of living pressures.

Meanwhile, seniors are supported through initiatives such as Age Well SG. as Singapore becomes a super-aged society in 2026.

"When we take care of our families, we strengthen the bonds that hold our society together," said PM Wong.

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The speech sounds like it was written by AI.

 

[Leongsam]

 

[Leongsam]

Actually the AI generated speech is even more inspiring. Perhaps all we need to run a country is a good AI client.

 

[supreme]

What kind of opportunities is PM Wong talking about when the challenges of finding gainful employment are so slim with the continued influx of CECAs into our overcrowded country continues unabated?

This sort of crap speak any idiot can say. Its just basically tai chi the problem back to hoi polloi. He has no clue or any new idea to revamp yhe economy. Singaland in deep sh!t. He is still old school crap policies import ceca, rent economy and gambling which would all collapse soon with AI in next few years. Mark my words. At least Indonesia and Malaysia are revamping with radical new ideas like malaysia on AI data centers and Indonesia space venture.

 

[laksaboy]

Challenge = waiting for CDC vouchers.

Opportunity = collecting CDC vouchers.

 

[Leongsam]

Challenge = waiting for CDC vouchers.

Opportunity = collecting CDC vouchers.

It reminds me of the way scientists conduct experiments with lab rats to see what motivates them.

 

[True Believer]

This sort of crap speak any idiot can say. Its just basically tai chi the problem back to hoi polloi. He has no clue or any new idea to revamp yhe economy. Singaland in deep sh!t. He is still old school crap policies import ceca, rent economy and gambling which would all collapse soon with AI in next few years. Mark my words. At least Indonesia and Malaysia are revamping with radical new ideas like malaysia on AI data centers and Indonesia space venture.

PM Wong has a speech writer churning out this crap.

 

[True Believer]

The cartoon Dilbert's boss claims that challenges are more valuable than money. That is where PM Wong got his inspiration from. Hahaha!

 

[mojito]

They are so good at turning a propaganda (digital currency programme) into something good in the eyes of the sheeple

This is what the opposition are so poor at

Similar to the lethal poison and turn it to safe and effective campaign

Opposition say very good. With this kind of oppie, volt Pap is no brainier.

 

[Stronger]

 

[True Believer]

This elderly man who is suffering from osteoporosis, should have long retired. However, he obviously cannot afford to do so. Look at how the PAP has failed S'poreans.