WP MP He Ting Ru: Economic growth must translate to better lives for Singaporeans: "Singapore must strengthen the security of our essential supplies, transport and infrastructure, all while continuing to stay globally relevant. Ultimately, economic growth must translate into stronger businesses, greater security, and most importantly, better lives for Singaporeans," she said.
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Full Details: WP MP He Ting Ru’s Parliament Speech (7 July 2026)
Topic: Reinforcing Singapore’s Position as a Global Transport Hub
Source: The Independent Singapore / Red Hot Singapore, 16 July 2026
Core Message
Workers’ Party Sengkang GRC MP He Ting Ru stated that Singapore’s future prosperity does not depend solely on economic growth or global connectivity — these must be paired with ensuring benefits reach all Singaporeans directly.
“Singapore must strengthen the security of our essential supplies, transport and infrastructure, all while continuing to stay globally relevant. Ultimately, economic growth must translate into stronger businesses, greater security, and most importantly, better lives for Singaporeans.”
Key Points from Her Speech
1. Redefining Global Role: Connectivity Over Mere Competitiveness
- Amid global instability, Singapore should position itself as a trusted connector for goods, capital, talent and ideas — rather than focusing narrowly on competitiveness or turning inward.
- The country must remain globally indispensable, while building a fairer, more resilient and inclusive economy that serves workers, households and local enterprises.
2. Ensure Growth Benefits Everyone, Not Just Big Players
- Urged the Government to ensure digital trade deals and internationalisation strategies do not favour only multinational corporations — they must also deliver value to local SMEs and ordinary Singaporeans.
- Noted that even amid new agreements, many still struggle with stagnant wages, high living costs, job insecurity and AI-driven disruption.
- Called for clearer metrics to measure whether digital economy policies actually create better jobs, stronger local firms and real opportunities for citizens.
3. Resilience & Supply Security
- Highlighted Singapore’s acute vulnerability as a trade-dependent nation — especially for maritime trade, imported energy and food supplies.
- Warned that conflicts or attacks on critical links (e.g. submarine cables, key transport routes) could cause severe disruption even if Singapore is not directly involved.
- Requested more clarity on contingency plans to safeguard transport, communications, energy and supply chains during crises; argued resilience planning must be embedded into core infrastructure and economic strategy.
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