NewzMinister for Education Chan Chun Sing has called for a fundamental shift in the approach of Singapore's public service, urging officials to move from working for citizens to collaborating with them. Speaking on the evolving relationship between the government and the public, he emphasized the necessity of a more participatory governance model.
To illustrate this transition, Chan cited recent redevelopment projects at Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks. He noted that as part of this new engagement strategy, the public service must prioritize the honest articulation of trade-offs inherent in policy decisions to foster better understanding and cooperation with the populace.
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