We went through tough times in Singapore in 2009. But through the Resilience Package, and with unions, employers and the Government working closely together, we were able to create more jobs for Singaporeans despite the recession.

Our economy has now turned the corner. We have developed strategies for Singapore’s next 10 years’ of growth and to raise productivity in every area of the economy, so that Singaporeans can look forward to further improvement in their standard of living.

There are families who continue to be in difficulties. The government will assist them and help their breadwinners get training and secure jobs as quickly as possible. Through our own community efforts in Taman Jurong, we are also helping many more families – especially those with children in schools or with elderly family members to support. 

Taman Jurong remains a comfortable and peaceful place to live in. It will only get better as we keep improving our neighbourhood facilities. Jurong Lake is being redeveloped. It will be a beautiful place to exercise and relax. Our community life is also active, with young and old involved in many activities of interest.

Please continue to let me have feedback on how we can improve Taman Jurong. Any resident with problems can also come and meet me and our volunteers at the Meet-the-People Session at Block 184 on Monday evenings from 7.30pm onwards.

Let us continue to build a warm and cohesive community together!

Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister of Finance and MP for Jurong GRC Advisor to Taman Jurong GROs