For this year’s rally, the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union decided that the best way to thank Mr Lee would be to do it “like a fan club” would.
So union president Julie Cheong and other members came armed with whistles and golden balloons held aloft which spelt out “PM LEE”.
Madam Zahra Hadir, a member of the United Workers of Electronics and Electrical Industries, told CNA that Mr Lee had remained committed to the interests of workers in Singapore throughout his 20-year leadership of the country.
“He doesn’t just talk, he takes action,” she said.
The 60-year-old described Mr Lee as working hard to prioritise older workers, such as by enabling them to remain in the workforce and draw income for longer.
MAKING GOOD ON PROMISES
In Mr Lee’s speech, he highlighted various development plans coming to fruition – showing that the government has delivered on what it sought to do, said Labour Member of Parliament Yeo Wan Ling.
She also noted that Mr Lee’s government has paid attention to making Singapore more inclusive.
For example, Central Singapore District mayor Denise Phua was fielded as a candidate in the 2006 General Election, with the aim to do more to help those with special needs.
Since then, with the government’s support, she has built up Singapore’s first autism-focused school in Pathlight and founded The Purple Parade movement for persons with special needs, Mr Lee pointed out in his address.
This shows that the country’s leadership is willing to listen to what is needed on the ground, said Ms Yeo, who is MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol.
