Media fact sheet on the Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversation in Tamil

1. The Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversation (ESC) held on 28 November 2020 is the first Tamil ESC to reach out to Singaporeans who might prefer to converse in their Mother Tongue.

2. [Update] Since the commencement of the Singapore Together ESC in June 2020, more than 2,850 Singaporeans have participated in 45 Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations (ESC) organised by the whole-of-government.

3. This Singapore Together ESC in Tamil, involving some 50 Singaporeans on the 28 November 2020 is organised by REACH. [New] Please see Annex A [PDF, 405 KB] for a snapshot of the participants.
   
   Emerging Aspirations from the ESCs

4. Singaporeans have undergone a shared experience which will shape the attitudes and worldview of an entire generation. These conversations have yielded fruitful insights on the challenges and opportunities facing Singapore in a post-COVID-19 world, and suggestions on how we can emerge stronger from this crisis. For instance, participants shared their aspirations for working together on supporting the vulnerable, equipping both younger and mid-career workers with necessary skills and digital tools, and having greater civic participation across all segments of society. Please see Annex B [PDF, 405 KB] for a snapshot of the topics discussed at recent Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations. Through these Conversations, there was a common thread of aspiring towards a more caring, resilient and cohesive Singapore, and the belief that by working together, and pooling together our experiences, expertise and efforts, we can emerge stronger as a society and country.

5. Outside of these Conversations, Singaporeans can also share their reflections and aspirations at www.singaporetogether.gov.sg/reflect.
   
   Singapore Together Alliances for Action¹ (AfA)

6. There will be ongoing ESCs between now till February 2021 – Singaporeans can register for upcoming ESCs at https://go.gov.sg/ESconversations. [New] There will be a Pre-Budget 2021 ESC to be held on 2 Dec, 7.15pm – 9.30pm, for the public to sign up. As key issues emerge from the Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations, Singapore Together AfAs will be formed to work on them and give effect to the aspirations shared by participants. 

7. The AfAs will bring together a diverse group of people from different sectors – Government, community, businesses – to co-create, and co-deliver ideas and solutions. They will be important drivers to mobilise our collective energies and expertise and exemplify the Singapore Together governance approach of working in partnership, towards Singapore’s recovery and future. Some examples of the Singapore Together AfAs include UPLIFT, Youth Mental Well-being Network, SG Cares, and most recently, the Beyond Covid-19 Taskforce.

8. There will also be new partnerships between Government and Singaporeans to build the society we want to become. For instance, during the Covid-19 period, two citizen workgroups convened to look into sustainability topics.

9. We encourage all Singaporeans to play a part in the Singapore Together efforts. We can stay united amidst the challenges ahead and emerge stronger together. 
   
   Annexes [PDF, 405 KB]
   A. [New] Snapshot of the participants at the Singapore Together ESC in Tamil held on 28 November 2020
   B. Infographics – Snapshot of the topics discussed at recently held Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations

For media queries, please contact:

Diana Cheong
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Email: diana_cheong@mccy.gov.sg

Lee Keng Yin
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Email: lee_keng_yin@mccy.gov.sg

About Singapore Together

Singapore Together is about the Government working with Singaporeans, and Singaporeans working with one another, to build our future Singapore. The Government will open up more partnership opportunities for Singaporeans to participate. The Government also hopes to support more citizen-led efforts. Whatever our background or interests, we can each step forward to contribute in areas that we care about. By working together, we can turn diversity into strength and transform challenges into opportunities, to build a Singapore that present and future generations of Singaporeans will be proud of. For more information, visit www.singaporetogether.gov.sg.

¹ Previously referred to as Singapore Together Action Networks