Singapore Prime Minister’s plea: Let’s create more ‘Little Dragons’ to fight declining birthrate! – Tamil News

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a heartwarming Lunar New Year message to young couples that the country’s population is shrinking and they should have more children. He posted a photo of his granddaughter on Instagram with the message that the couple should “in welcoming a new family member embrace the symbolism of the ‘little dragon’, which has long been associated with prosperity and good fortune.”

In his speech, the Prime Minister said that families play a very important role as a basis for providing continuous support, finding identity and passing on values ​​to different generations.

He further emphasized that while having children is a personal choice, he is equally concerned about the global trend of declining birth rates, particularly in developed countries such as Singapore.

PM Lee acknowledged that couples may feel pressure to fulfill their career aspirations while balancing their personal lives. But he hoped they would put family first.

Amid the conflicting pressures of modern life, PM Lee said more couples are choosing to have children and looking forward to doing so sooner. Finally, Prime Minister Lee wished everyone good health and a prosperous Lunar New Year celebration.