Singapore Expands Access to Higher Mother Tongue Education

PM Lawrence Wong's National Day Rally emphasizes bilingualism and cultural preservation initiatives

More students will be allowed to study Higher Mother Tongue languages in secondary schools regardless of overall PSLE scores.
The new policy aims to address concerns about declining standards of mother tongue languages in Singapore.
A new Singapore College of Islamic Studies will be established to nurture future Islamic leaders.
PM Wong highlights the importance of retaining Singapore's Asian heritage and traditional values.
The Ministry of Education will provide further details on the new educational initiatives.