More 'safe spaces' must be created for S'poreans to discuss issues where they don't see eye-to-eye: PM Wong

NewsMore people-to-people dialogues must also be facilitated, the PM added. Matthias Ang March 29, 2025, 04:42 PM Diversity does not have to lead to polarisation or fragmentation, nor does unity require erasing differences, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Mar. 29.PM Wong noted that Singapore is becoming more diverse in life experiences, worldviews and perspectives.While such diversity enriches Singapore's society, it can also pull Singapore apart if not managed well, he added.Singapore must therefore strive for a balance where one can have healthy debates, agree to disagree where necessary and still maintain an overall unity of purpose.Giving REACH a new missionWong was talking at the ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of REACH, the lead government agency involved in collecting feedback from the public regarding national and social issues.The ceremony took place at Jewel Changi Airport.The Prime Minister added that in light of Singapore's increasing diversity, he was givi...