Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong on fraternity at IPS’ Singapore Perspectives 2026 | Full speech

0 January 27, 2026 01:48

Fraternity is not about sameness or uniformity, but rather about "how a diverse society becomes a shared community", said Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong on Monday (Jan 26).

Speaking at the Institute of Policy Studies’ Singapore Perspectives 2026 conference, Mr Gan emphasised the concept of "fraternity" and the importance of social cohesion, trust, and a sense of belonging in a diverse and highly-connected society like Singapore.

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