PM Wong to deliver National Day Rally speech from 6.45pm on Aug 23

It will also be streamed live on the YouTube channels of the PMO and Mr Wong.

Those who miss the live broadcast can watch it on PMO’s YouTube channel or on the PMO’s website from Aug 24.

Mr Wong is expected to unveil plans for greater support of families throughout their lives at this year’s rally. 

He earlier shared in his National Day Message on Aug 8 that a “major review” of how the government supports Singaporean families throughout their life’s journey is underway.

He acknowledged that family life has come under greater strain across the world, with families stretched as they juggle competing demands and rising expectations. 

“We are taking a fresh look at issues like the costs of raising children, access to affordable infant care and childcare, and other ways to lighten the load on families,” Mr Wong said in his message on Aug 8.

The National Day Rally is seen as the most important political speech of the year, when the prime minister addresses the nation and makes key policy announcements.

This year’s event will be Mr Wong’s third National Day Rally as prime minister.