Singaporeans on the Cabinet’s first 100 days
The government is on the right track, but they still need to do more for Singaporeans.
This was according to the Singaporeans whom Yahoo! spoke to find out their assessment of the government's performance 100 days after the new Cabinet had been sworn in.
In the recent watershed General Election, which saw the ruling People's Action Party lose a group representation constituency for the first time, hot-button issues such as housing, transportation, foreign talent and the cost of living were the causes of discontent for many.
To placate an unhappy electorate which disapproved of the government's top-down approach to policies, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong promised after the polls to be more inclusive and listen to the people.
When Yahoo! Singapore took to the streets to find out what Singaporeans thought of the government's performance so far, they acknowledged that it is on the right track.
Some interviewees noted that government seemed more willing to listen to people's views. They cited the recent National Day Rally, when PM Lee announced "Singaporeans-first" measures, including a tightening on the inflow of foreign talent and the increase in places for Singaporean students at local universities.
Soh JS, 33, said, "With the rally, it shows me the government is willing to listen to what the people have to say.
"But whether or not this is for the long run, we'll have to see."
On the other hand, some Singaporeans found the government's performance wanting in terms of ensuring affordance healthcare, providing assistance for the elderly and improving online engagement.
M. David said, "There are still problems such as providing affordable healthcare for the mid- to lower-income people.
"But I think we should give the government more time; Singaporeans must be patient."
Watch Yahoo! Singapore's video to find out what people on the street think of the government's performance coming into ministers' 100th day in office.
