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Aug 5, 2021 · We, the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, to build a democratic society, based on justice and equality, so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation. Versions of the pledge in the other official languages21. Malay.
Oct 17, 2023 · The National Pledge is governed by the National Symbols Act 2022 and Regulations, which came into effect on 1 August 2023. The National Pledge may be recited at any appropriate occasion, such as during school assemblies, SAF Day, the National Day Parade, and at National Day Observance Ceremonies.
The National Pledge is an oath of allegiance to the Republic of Singapore. It is commonly recited by Singaporeans in unison at public events, especially in schools, in the Singapore Armed Forces and during the National Day Parade .
On 24 August 1966, about 500,000 students at all 529 government and aided schools held the first daily recitation of the pledge of allegiance before the national flag. [1] Since then, the pledge-taking ceremony has been observed daily during school assemblies as well as at important national events like the National Day Parade. [2]
Jul 13, 2024 · One of Mr S. Rajaratnam’s enduring legacies is the National Pledge, which he drafted in 1966. Here is an edited excerpt from Irene Ng’s new book in which she gives new insights into his ...
We, the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, to build a democratic society based on justice and equality so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation. Malay original.
Dec 13, 2004 · First two versions of the pledge (submitted by Ong Pang Boon) 18 I pledge/reaffirm my allegiance/loyalty to the Flag of Singapore, and to the country for which it stands: one sovereign nation of many freedom-loving peoples of one heart, one mind and one spirit, dedicated to a just and equal society.
Today, pledge-taking has since become an integral part of Singaporean life. The pledge is recited at school assemblies, and on important occasions such as at the National Day Parade, National Day observance ceremonies and on Singapore Armed Forces Day.
Aug 9, 1999 · The National Pledge is an oath of allegiance to the Republic of Singapore. It is commonly recited by Singaporeans in unison at public events, especially in schools, in the Singapore Armed Forces and during the National Day Parade.
In Singapore, Rajaratnam is celebrated for developing the national pledge shortly after the island’s emotionally wrought separation from Malaysia. The oath he drafted espouses timeless values such as racial harmony, unity, equality and progress.
