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Singapore Parliament Debates Youth Support and Empathy Education

9/26/2025

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The Singapore Parliament on September 24 debated the President's Address, focusing on youth support.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, joined by 18 MPs, outlined initiatives for young parents and empathy education, citing President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's September 5 message.
MP Charlene Chen pressed for kindness and empathy in education amid AI, proposing experiential learning to build emotional resilience and responsibility.

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The Singapore Parliament on September 24 debated the President's Address, focusing on youth support.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, joined by 18 MPs, outlined initiatives for young parents and empathy education, citing President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's September 5 message.
MP Charlene Chen pressed for kindness and empathy in education amid AI, proposing experiential learning to build emotional resilience and responsibility.