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	More homes, increased occupation period HDB today announced measures to increase house supply and dampen demand. -AsiaOne
	HDB to build up to 22,000 flats next year Government will also be looking at tightening home ownership rules.
	$60b to double rail network PM Lee also acknowledged the "many complaints" about congestion on the trains.
	New $9,000 award for NSmen The National Service Recognition Award will be paid in tranches at major milestones of an NSman's service.
	"Sustain this effort" PM Lee emphasised the need for the nation's Malay community to constantly upgrade themselves and remain competitive.
	Two buildings named after Goh Keng Swee Singapore Command and Staff College will be renamed as "Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College", new complex in Ministry of Education will be named "Goh Keng Swee Centre for Education".

"Be careful of wage expectations": PM Lee
A more realistic target would be an average of 3-5% a year for the next 10 years.

	"We have very good people, but never enough": PM Lee Singapore needs reinforcements to grow its economy and to create more jobs for Singaporeans.
	New division to handle foreign talent Population and Talent Division in the Prime Minister's Office will be headed by Mr Wong Kan Seng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs.

	Pay more attention to PE, art and music in primary schools: PM Lee The Prime Minister spoke about giving a "tailored, holistic education".
	New medical school to open in NTU The school is a tie-up between NTU and British university Imperial College London.
	More pathways for Singapore students Government will commit over $4 billion to universities and $700 million to polytechnics.

	PM Lee defines the Singapore spirit The Singapore spirit is an essential element in maintaining a Singaporean core in our society, and it must be imbued in the next generation of youth. -myp
	PM Lee praises YOG staff and athletes He also acknowledged the Singaporeans who took part enthusiastically in Youth Olympic Games.
	What makes Singaporeans special The Singapore Spirit is based on shared values, loyalty and commitment, dreams and aspirations.

»	Part 1: Speech from National Day Rally 2010
»	Part 2
»	Part 3
»	Part 4
»	Malay speech
»	English text of Malay speech

Will NDP Rally 2010 make us feel for Singapore again?
I remember watching a news clip once, of a little girl bursting into tears when she saw the flag of Singapore being stepped on and burnt, that can't be faked, can it? Don't underestimate our young ones today, many will grow up to be loyal and patriotic citizens.

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