Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong calls for continued harmony as Chinese New Year and Ramadan celebrations overlap, highlighting the nation’s multicultural fabric

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has called on all Singaporeans to continue upholding the values of harmony during the upcoming festive celebrations.

Speaking in his Chinese New Year video message, Wong said this year’s celebration is especially meaningful as Muslims also begin observing the blessed month of Ramadan. “The coming together of these occasions reminds us of the beauty of multicultural Singapore,” he said in a video posted on his official Facebook page.

“This harmony did not happen by chance, it was built over generations through mutual respect, trust, and understanding,” he added. Chinese New Year this year falls on Feb 17, while Muslims will start fasting on Feb 19.

Wong also highlighted government efforts to provide families with greater assurance through initiatives outlined in Budget 2026. “In this year’s budget, we have taken further steps, from CDC vouchers for every household to additional credits for every child and more retirement support for seniors,” he said.

He noted that caring for families strengthens the bonds that hold society together. “When we care for our families, we strengthen the bonds that hold our society together, we should also extend this care to our communities,” he added.

 The Sun Malaysia