Publication Type
News Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
3-2024
Abstract
In a commentary, SMU President Professor Lily Kong, who is also a Public Service Commission member, emphasised the critical need for a cultural shift among Singapore's youth to ensure the nation's sustained prosperity. Prof Kong advocated for fostering independence of thought, creativity, and interpersonal skills alongside academic excellence, stressing the importance of moving beyond complacency. She urged intentional efforts to instil qualities such as curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset, exemplified by SMU's initiative to make global exposure a graduation requirement. Prof Kong emphasised the necessity for the younger generation to think critically, challenge norms, and connect ideas across different domains to contribute effectively to Singapore's future success.
Keywords
Critical thinking, skillset, youth, Singapore
Discipline
Asian Studies | Higher Education
Research Areas
Humanities
Publication
Straits Times
First Page
B4
Last Page
B4
ISSN
1692-9344
Publisher
Singapore Press holdings
Citation
KONG, Lily, "What does Singapore need from its next generation?" (2024). Research Collection School of Social Sciences. Paper 4279.
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/4279
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/4279
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