Newstalk By Minister For Home Affairs Ong Pang Boon
- Singapore Broadcasting Corporation Fonds
Fonds/Collection
- Radio Singapore Series
Series
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Radio Singapura
Creator
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Television Corporation of Singapore
Source
- 31/05/1960
Record Date
- 31/05/1960
Broadcast/Release Date
- 00:06:58
Recorded Duration
- English
Recording Language
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1998004069
Accession No.
- Sound
Type
- 7 inch Open Reel Audiotape
Format
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Access permitted
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Synopsis :This is a recording of Newstalk by Minister for Home Affairs Ong Pang Boon on the eve of 1960 National Day celebration. In his talk, Mr Ong touches on:
- Why peace and security are important to Singapore's growth and progress;
- The problem of continued unemployment in Singapore;
- Why youths in Singapore must be given a purpose in life; ignored by past Government but now tackling their problem;
- The problem of crime in Singapore and immediate actions taken to control the situation;
- Launching Pulau Senang Settlement Scheme in mid-May to re-educate and rehabilitate criminals and detainess;
- The important aspects of Ministry's work to develop a sense of identity among the people and common loyalty towards the country;
- His message to the people on the Eve of Singapore's National Day.
