He added that the community can play its part too, no matter how big or small their contribution.
DPM Wong was speaking at the launch of Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC's fund-raising efforts for humanitarian aid for Gaza, organised in collaboration with local charity Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF).
He said that while Singapore's focus has always been on helping the most vulnerable Singaporeans, it was also important to keep in mind others who live outside of Singapore who are in need.
"And during this time of Ramadan, our hearts go out in particular to the Palestinian people. Because we can all see the suffering that's taking place," he added.
The ongoing fund-raising efforts by the group representation constituency (GRC) will continue till March 26.
"I think it's one concrete way where all of us can express our solidarity during this period of suffering (for those in Palestine), and show how we can respond as Singaporeans to this human tragedy and make a difference in our own way," said DPM Wong.
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