S'pore's survival, success never guaranteed but hard-won: PM Wong

Values such as clear-eyed leadership, courage and an unwavering focus on the national interest must continue to guide Singapore, so that the country can continue to thrive, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

- Sherlyn Sim

In a Facebook post about The Albatross File: Singapore's Independence Declassified exhibition on Dec 10, he said: "Today, as we commemorate SG60, we stand tall and proud. Yet we should remember how easily things could have taken a very different turn.

"All this reaffirms a deeper truth: Singapore's survival and success were never guaranteed. They were hard-won through clear-eyed leadership, courage and an unwavering focus on our national interest."