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Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
How Singapore can expand opportunities for its ‘lost Einsteins'
By minimising the 'bandwidth tax', facilitating social mixing across income class and expanding access to a wide range of reputable enrichment programmes, it is possible to make the playing field more level and encourage young Singaporeans to reach for the stars, says the writer. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO On April 29, I participated in the inaugural International Conference on Societies of Opportunity, organised by the Ministry of Social and Family Development and the Institute of Policy Studies. The conference offered food for thought on how Singapore can continue to remain a society of opportunity for all its citizens, drawing on the latest global research in the area of income mobility and social support. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Staying on message and away from ‘knuckleduster politics' pays off at polls for the PAP: Analysis
SINGAPORE: A disciplined campaign focused on the core issues and the absence of hardline tactics were key reasons behind the resounding mandate that the PAP received on May 3. The ruling party also harvested the fruits of groundwork over the past five years and efforts to assuage voters' concerns on matters such as the cost of living, while tailoring its campaign with constituency-specific plans for different towns. These decisions helped deliver 65.57 per cent of the vote to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his first election as head of government and secretary-general of the PAP, and cemented his leadership of party and country. The ruling party won 87 out of 97 seats in the next term of Parliament, and improved on 61.24 per cent of the popular vote at the 2020 General Election. Fronted by PM Wong, the PAP's campaign had a consistent message that was reiterated every day at rallies across the island – from Choa Chu Kang and Sembawang to Punggol and Sengkang – as well as at the lunchtime Fullerton rally and May Day Rally. This was: that a strong government led by the PAP is necessary to meet the challenges of a changed world, and that going with the team with a proven track record would give the Republic the best chance of continuing to succeed. PM Wong was reinforced on the key themes by Senior Ministers Lee Hsien Loong and Teo Chee Hean, noted Institute of Policy Studies senior research fellow Gillian Koh. This included articulating the PAP's thinking on key issues like multiracialism and job creation, as well as tackling the Income-Allianz deal when it was brought up during the hustings, and whether raising the goods and services tax was necessary in an inflationary environment, said Dr Koh. Left largely unsaid in the Prime Minister's call for Singaporeans to send all of the PAP's ministers – as well as its cohort of 32 newcomers – to Parliament was that the election was about his leadership, and whether Singaporeans approved of the fourth-generation (4G) team's succession. On this, he capitalised on the goodwill he had generated as the face of the government task force that tackled the Covid-19 pandemic. That was when PM Wong rose to national prominence, and Singaporeans came to be familiar with his style of communication and leadership – though he was not chosen to be leader of the 4G until 2022. Singapore Management University law don Eugene Tan said: 'The PAP kept to a disciplined campaign. They were not unduly defensive and also kept their focus on their key campaign messages.' This election was also notable for how 'gentlemanly' the PAP was in its campaign, noted Associate Professor Tan. In the pre-2000s, the party at times used hardline tactics against opposition figures, including WP politicians Tang Liang Hong, J.B. Jeyaretnam and Francis Seow, said former PAP MP Inderjit Singh, who retired from politics in 2015. These included public accusations about their character and beliefs, defamation suits, as well as legislative changes that appeared to target them. During the 2025 hustings, the PAP did not bring up leaked text messages containing expletives that Andre Low – the WP's candidate in Jalan Kayu SMC – had sent to a group of friends. There was also no direct mention by the ruling party about the saga surrounding former WP MP Raeesah Khan's lying in Parliament, nor of WP chief Pritam Singh's subsequent conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee in this matter. It was different during the 2020 election campaign, after some of Khan's old social media posts surfaced and became the subject of police reports. Even after a public apology by Khan, the PAP had asked the WP to state its stand on her posts and questioned its choice to field her for election. By keeping to a 'clean' campaign and not reacting defensively to the opposition's volleys, the ruling party came out ahead, said Prof Tan. 'It contested like a ruling party, with an overwhelming majority, rather than as a party under siege,' he said. In doing so, it exuded 'quiet confidence', helped by the WP's strategy against Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, he added. DPM Gan was the subject of WP's criticism across its rallies – including over his move from Chua Chu Kang GRC to Punggol GRC on Nomination Day. PM Wong responded by expressing disappointment at the WP's attacks, and later said it had been 'cavalier and irresponsible' to Singaporeans to downplay the potential loss of an experienced minister. Inderjit Singh said hardline tactics attacking one's opponents are not workable in this new era, and that political parties here have to win the hearts and minds of voters to be victorious. Dr Koh added: 'In GE2025, it was a great relief that we did not see a return to the knuckleduster politics of the early decades of political history.' The PAP's success this round rested not just on its campaign strategy, but also on its decision to strengthen its groundwork following GE2020. At the biennial PAP conferences in 2022 and 2024, both SM Lee and PM Wong drove home to the party faithful the need to look after residents and their communities, and to be attuned to their problems and how to improve their lives. Before the first rally speech was uttered, the PAP had ensured it was going into battle well-prepared, where all policy and groundwork levers had been pulled for this objective. In Budget 2025, for instance, PM Wong made sure to address the cost of living – one of the central policy issues of the election – while also announcing moves for large families and workers facing job insecurity. Dr Koh said that by doing so, the PAP had set itself on 'the best footing possible', knowing that 'this would be Lawrence Wong's first campaign and that such maiden elections are always risky'. She highlighted data from market research company Blackbox that showed growing positive sentiment on core economic, social and political issues ahead of the election. While concerns about these issues were not perfectly assuaged, the PAP could remind voters of its plans and policy track record, she added. The PAP did this by stepping up its 'ground game', campaigning on a local level. Inderjit Singh said: 'I think one of the most significant improvements by the PAP was the ground game not just during the nine days, but the last five years. 'Many incumbents developed goodwill, and this helped win voters.' He said: 'In places where incumbents had stepped down, they turned up to help new candidates campaign, and their goodwill definitely helped to woo voters.' As the incumbent in most constituencies, PAP ministers also announced local town plans for better infrastructure and services. This included, notably, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat's promise to fight for a hawker centre for his residents in Bishan. The PAP's presence and attention to the ground – its strength both as the incumbent as well as the dominant ruling party – came amid a return to physical campaigning, after a pause in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After that election, PM Wong – then a minister and member of the party's central executive committee – had told activists that the party had not done so well in the digital arena, and not all of its content connected with netizens. Prof Tan said that, this round, the party struck the right balance in working the online and physical ground. 'So it did matter that GE2025 was not primarily digital.' In all, the PAP's vote share shows it managed to win over many middle-ground voters. Besides maintaining the support of its base – approximately 40 per cent of the electorate – it had to win over at least half of voters not tied to any party, or about 20 per cent to 25 per cent of the electorate, said Prof Tan. That it managed to do so at this election reflects both the PAP's performance legitimacy, and that it had campaigned fairly and in a gentlemanly manner, he added. This electoral performance will give PM Wong confidence and a 'free hand' in forming his Cabinet, said Inderjit Singh. He said: 'It now remains for the PM and the 4G team to consolidate the confidence and trust of Singaporeans and work on improving the lives of Singaporeans in the next five years.' - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Staying on message and away from ‘knuckleduster politics' pays off at polls for the PAP
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the Fullerton rally held at the promenade area beside UOB Plaza on April 28. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG News analysis Staying on message and away from 'knuckleduster politics' pays off at polls for the PAP SINGAPORE – A disciplined campaign focused on the core issues and the absence of hardline tactics were key reasons behind the resounding mandate that the PAP received on May 3. The ruling party also harvested the fruits of groundwork over the past five years and efforts to assuage voters' concerns on matters such as the cost of living, while tailoring its campaign with constituency-specific plans for different towns. These decisions helped deliver 65.57 per cent of the vote to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his first election as head of government and secretary-general of the PAP, and cemented his leadership of party and country. The ruling party won 87 out of 97 seats in the next term of Parliament, and improved on 61.24 per cent of the popular vote at the 2020 General Election. Drumming home the fundamentals Fronted by PM Wong, the PAP's campaign had a consistent message that was reiterated every day at rallies across the island – from Choa Chu Kang and Sembawang to Punggol and Sengkang – as well as at the lunchtime Fullerton rally and May Day Rally. This was: that a strong government led by the PAP is necessary to meet the challenges of a changed world, and that going with the team with a proven track record would give the Republic the best chance of continuing to succeed. PM Wong was reinforced on the key themes by Senior Ministers Lee Hsien Loong and Teo Chee Hean, noted Institute of Policy Studies senior research fellow Gillian Koh. This included articulating the PAP's thinking on key issues like multiracialism and job creation, as well as tackling the Income-Allianz deal when it was brought up during the hustings, and whether raising the goods and services tax was necessary in an inflationary environment, said Dr Koh. Left largely unsaid in the Prime Minister's call for Singaporeans to send all of the PAP's ministers – as well as its cohort of 32 newcomers – to Parliament was that the election was about his leadership, and whether Singaporeans approved of the fourth-generation (4G) team's succession. On this, he capitalised on the goodwill he had generated as the face of the government task force that tackled the Covid-19 pandemic. That was when PM Wong rose to national prominence, and Singaporeans came to be familiar with his style of communication and leadership – though he was not anointed leader of the 4G until 2022. Singapore Management University law don Eugene Tan said: 'The PAP kept to a disciplined campaign. They were not unduly defensive and also kept their focus on their key campaign messages.' No knuckledusters This election was also notable for how 'gentlemanly' the PAP was in its campaign, noted Associate Professor Tan. In the pre-2000s, the party at times used hardline tactics against opposition figures, including WP politicians Tang Liang Hong, J.B. Jeyaretnam and Francis Seow, said former PAP MP Inderjit Singh, who retired from politics in 2015. These included public accusations about their character and beliefs, defamation suits, as well as legislative changes that appeared to target them. During the 2025 hustings, the PAP did not bring up leaked text messages containing expletives that Mr Andre Low – the WP's candidate in Jalan Kayu SMC – had sent to a group of friends. There was also no direct mention by the ruling party about the saga surrounding former WP MP Raeesah Khan's lying in Parliament, nor of WP chief Pritam Singh's subsequent conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee in this matter. It was different during the 2020 election campaign, after some of Ms Khan's old social media posts surfaced and became the subject of police reports. Even after a public apology by Ms Khan, the PAP had asked the WP to state its stand on her posts and questioned its choice to field her for election. By keeping to a 'clean' campaign and not reacting defensively to the opposition's volleys, the ruling party came out ahead, said Prof Tan. 'It contested like a ruling party, with an overwhelming majority, rather than as a party under siege,' he said. In doing so, it exuded 'quiet confidence', helped by the WP's strategy against Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, he added. DPM Gan was the subject of WP's criticism across its rallies – including over his move from Chua Chu Kang GRC to Punggol GRC on Nomination Day. PM Wong responded by expressing disappointment at the WP's attacks, and later said it had been 'cavalier and irresponsible' to Singaporeans to downplay the potential loss of an experienced minister. Mr Inderjit Singh said hardline tactics attacking one's opponents are not workable in this new era, and that political parties here have to win the hearts and minds of voters to be victorious. Dr Koh added: 'In GE2025, it was a great relief that we did not see a return to the knuckleduster politics of the early decades of political history.' Walking into prepared ground The PAP's success this round rested not just on its campaign strategy, but also on its decision to strengthen its groundwork following GE2020. At the biennial PAP conferences in 2022 and 2024, both SM Lee and PM Wong drove home to the party faithful the need to look after residents and their communities, and to be attuned to their problems and how to improve their lives. Before the first rally speech was uttered, the PAP had ensured it was going into battle well-prepared, where all policy and groundwork levers had been pulled for this objective. In Budget 2025, for instance, PM Wong made sure to address the cost of living – one of the central policy issues of the election – while also announcing moves for large families and workers facing job insecurity. Dr Koh said that by doing so, the PAP had set itself on 'the best footing possible', knowing that 'this would be Mr Lawrence Wong's first campaign and that such maiden elections are always risky'. She highlighted data from market research company Blackbox that showed growing positive sentiment on core economic, social and political issues ahead of the election. While concerns about these issues were not perfectly assuaged, the PAP could remind voters of its plans and policy track record, she added. The PAP did this by stepping up its 'ground game', campaigning on a local level. Mr Inderjit Singh said: 'I think one of the most significant improvements by the PAP was the ground game not just during the nine days, but the last five years. 'Many incumbents developed goodwill, and this helped win voters.' He said: 'In places where incumbents had stepped down, they turned up to help new candidates campaign, and their goodwill definitely helped to woo voters.' As the incumbent in most constituencies, PAP ministers also announced local town plans for better infrastructure and services. This included, notably, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat's promise to fight for a hawker centre for his residents in Bishan. The PAP's presence and attention to the ground – its strength both as the incumbent as well as the dominant ruling party – came amid a return to physical campaigning, after a pause in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After that election, PM Wong – then a minister and member of the party's central executive committee – had told activists that the party had not done so well in the digital arena, and not all of its content connected with netizens. Prof Tan said that, this round, the party struck the right balance in working the online and physical ground. 'So it did matter that GE2025 was not primarily digital.' In all, the PAP's vote share shows it managed to win over many middle-ground voters. Besides maintaining the support of its base – approximately 40 per cent of the electorate – it had to win over at least half of voters not tied to any party, or about 20 per cent to 25 per cent of the electorate, said Prof Tan. That it managed to do so at this election reflects both the PAP's performance legitimacy, and that it had campaigned fairly and in a gentlemanly manner, he added. This electoral performance will give PM Wong confidence and a 'free hand' in forming his Cabinet, said Mr Inderjit Singh. He said: 'It now remains for the PM and the 4G team to consolidate the confidence and trust of Singaporeans and work on improving the lives of Singaporeans in the next five years.' Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
AsiaOne
06-05-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
Leadership transition for Singapore complete with strong mandate from GE2025: Analysts, Singapore News
SINGAPORE — The strong mandate Singaporeans gave Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on May 3 settles a leadership succession that began more than a decade ago, said political analysts. The PAP's 65.57 per cent national vote share is also an endorsement of PM Wong's call for voters to return his experienced ministers while he injects new blood into the Government, and all eyes are now on who will be in the Cabinet, they added. "The process of political succession from the third prime minister to the fourth prime minister of Singapore — that spanned from 2011 from (Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong's) first mention of the intent to 2025 — is indeed now complete," said Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) senior research fellow Gillian Koh. Observers such as political scientist Walid Jumblatt Abdullah said how Singaporeans voted means PM Wong has wide latitude to shape his Cabinet: Not only was the PAP's result improved from the last election, he also improved his vote share on his home turf of Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, while Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong prevailed in a hot contest in Punggol GRC. "It is as resounding a victory as it could be for a new prime minister," said Associate Professor Walid, who is from NTU. "It strengthens his position both in the country and the party." Given that the PAP argued during the campaign that Singapore faces a troubled external environment, it now has to put together Singapore's leadership team "post-haste", said Dr Koh. This is especially so as several key ministers will be retiring, such as Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean and Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen. Associate Professor Reuben Wong of NUS' department of political science said PM Wong is facing a shake-up of the international economic and security order. These changes fundamentally call into question Singapore's continued viability as a small state, and the most trade-dependent economy in the world, he said. Dr Koh added that DPM Gan looks set to continue as PM Wong's right-hand man and remain in charge of the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce, given that this was the pitch that was repeatedly made to voters. All eyes will instead be on whom the other deputy prime minister will be from the 4G cohort of ministers, and observers said the shortlist includes Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and National Development Minister Desmond Lee. Two other heavyweight portfolios will also be closely watched: that of defence and finance. IPS Social Lab research fellow Teo Kay Key said the Cabinet has to be firmed up ahead of the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, which is scheduled from May 30 to June 1. Singapore's defence minister is the host and convenor of Asia's premier security summit, and has traditionally been a plenary speaker at the event. The summit is also where Dr Ng meets his counterparts from around the world bilaterally, as well as in larger groups such as under the auspices of the Five Power Defence Arrangements. Dr Koh said Chan, a former chief of army, is a likely candidate for this post given his experience and knowledge of Singapore's defence philosophy, policies, strategies and his international networks. Independent political observer Felix Tan said PM Wong, who is currently double-hatting as Finance Minister, may also want to pass this heavyweight portfolio to another member of his team. The candidates include Chee Hong Tat, who is currently Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance. The upcoming Cabinet reshuffle is likely to be considerable, and could include the promotion of some next-generation leaders to political office, he added. In May 2024, then DPM Wong had said that he planned to rotate the 4G ministers to different portfolios and give them wider exposure and experience after the general election. The PAP fielded 32 new candidates for the 2025 General Election, the largest batch of fresh faces in decades, as PM Wong asked voters to give him the best team to steer Singapore through the storms ahead. During the hustings, he also highlighted how some of the newcomers could grow into larger leadership roles, and name-dropped David Neo from Tampines GRC, Dinesh Vasu Dash from East Coast GRC, and Jeffrey Siow from Chua Chu Kang GRC. Neo was previously chief of army; Dinesh was formerly chief executive at the Agency for Integrated Care; and Siow was second permanent secretary for trade and industry and manpower and a previous principal private secretary to then PM Lee Hsien Loong. Others whom the PAP leadership has spotlighted as potential office-holders are former Nominated MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi and Goh Hanyan, who was previously a director at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information. There are serving senior ministers of state who could be promoted to full ministers, said IPS Social Lab adjunct principal research fellow Tan Ern Ser. The current senior ministers of state who will be in the 15th Parliament are: Tan Kiat How, Low Yen Ling, Sim Ann, Zaqy Mohamad, Dr Janil Puthucheary, Dr Koh Poh Koon and Desmond Tan. IPS' Dr Tan added: "Perhaps SM Lee may be upgraded to minister mentor, and the 4G would be fully in charge." Dr Koh said there could also be changes to who helms the Ministry of Law and Ministry of Home Affairs, which are both currently under K. Shanmugam. If Shanmugam leaves his law portfolio, the question is whether Edwin Tong — who is Second Minister for Law — could take over. Tong is also Minister for Culture, Community and Youth. Singapore Management University law don Eugene Tan said the election outcome means PM Wong and his team are well placed to manage the pace of political change, even as the desire for a more balanced political system grows. "The pace and tone of change will be watched as a measure of the confidence and authority (PM) Wong brings to his leadership," he said. "In other words, how he governs will matter immensely." [[nid:717701]] This article was first published in The Straits Times. Permission required for reproduction.
Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Leadership transition for S'pore complete with strong mandate from GE2025
SINGAPORE - The strong mandate Singaporeans gave Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on May 3 settles a leadership succession that began over a decade ago, said political analysts. The PAP's 65.57 per cent national vote share is also an endorsement of PM Wong's call to for voters to return his experienced ministers while injecting new blood into government, and all eyes are now on who will be in Cabinet, they added. 'The process of political succession from the third prime minister to the fourth prime minister of Singapore - that spanned from 2011 from (Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong's) first mention of the intent to 2025 - is indeed now complete,' said Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) senior research fellow Gillian Koh. Observers such as political scientist Walid Jumblatt Abdullah said how Singaporeans voted means PM Wong has wide latitude to shape his Cabinet: not only was the PAP's result improved from the last election, he improved his vote share in his home turf of Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, while Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong prevailed in a hot contest in Punggol GRC. 'It is as resounding a victory as it could be for a new Prime Minister, ' said Prof Walid, who is with the Nanyang Technological University. 'It strengthens his position both in the country and the party.' Given that the PAP argued during the campaign that Singapore faces a troubled external environment, it now has to put together Singapore's leadership team 'post-haste', said Dr Koh. This is especially so as several key ministers will be retiring, such as DPM Heng Swee Keat, SM Teo Chee Hean and Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen. DPM Gan looks set to continue as PM Wong's right hand man and to remain in charge of the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce, given that this was the pitch that was repeatedly made to voters, she added. All eyes will instead be on who the other DPM will be from the 4G cohort of ministers, and observers said the shortlist includes Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Minister for National Development Desmond Lee. Two other heavyweight portfolios will also be closely watched: that of defence, and finance. IPS Social Lab research fellow Teo Kay Key said the Cabinet has to be firmed up ahead of the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, which is scheduled from May 30 to June 1. Singapore's defence minister is the host and convenor of Asia's premier security summit, and has traditionally been a plenary speaker at the event. The summit is also where Dr Ng meets his counterparts from around the world bilaterally, as well as in larger groups such as under the auspices of the Five Power Defence Arrangements. Dr Koh said Mr Chan, a former Chief of Army, is a likely candidate for this post given his experience and knowledge of Singapore's defence philosophy, policies, strategies and his international networks. Independent political observer Felix Tan said PM Wong, who is currently double-hatting as Finance Minister, may also want to pass this heavyweight portfolio to another member of his team. The candidates include Mr Chee Hong Tat, who is currently Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance. The upcoming Cabinet reshuffle is likely be considerable given the PAP's strong mandate, and could include the promotion of some next-generation leaders to political office, he added. In May 2024, then-DPM Wong had said that he planned to rotate the 4G ministers to different portfolios and give them wider exposure and experience after the general election. The PAP fielded 32 new candidates for GE2025, the largest batch of fresh faces in decades, as PM Wong asked voters to give him the best team to steer Singapore through the storms ahead. During the hustings, he also highlighted how some of the newcomers could grow into larger leadership roles, and name-dropped Mr David Neo from Tampines GRC, Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash in East Coast GRC, and Mr Jeffrey Siow in Chua Chu Kang GRC. Mr Neo, 48, was outgoing army chief; Mr Dinesh, 50, was formerly chief executive at the Agency for Integrated Care; and Mr Siow, 46, was second permanent secretary for trade and industry and manpower and a previous principal private secretary to then-PM Lee Hsien Loong. Others whom the PAP leadership has spotlighted as potential office holders are former Nominated MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi and Ms Goh Hanyan, who was previously a director at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information. Some of them could be appointed Senior Parliamentary Secretary or Minister of State. There are also serving Senior Ministers of State who could be promoted to full ministers, said IPS Social Lab adjunct principal research fellow Tan Ern Ser. The youngest Senior Ministers of State are Mr Tan Kiat How, 48, who currently has the National Development and Communications and Information portfolios; Ms Low Yen Ling, 50, who has the Culture, Community and Youth and Trade and Industry portfolios; and Ms Sim Ann, 50, who has the National Development and Foreign Affairs portfolios. He added: 'Perhaps SM Lee may be upgraded to Minister Mentor, and the 4G would be fully in charge.' Dr Koh said there could also be changes to who helms the Ministry of Law and Ministry of Home Affairs, which are both currently under Mr K. Shanmugam, and whether that will have a knock-on effect on Mr Edwin Tong's role in Cabinet. Mr Tong has concurrently been Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law since 2020. SMU's Prof Tan said the election outcome means PM Wong and his team are well-placed to manage the pace of political change, even as the desire for a more balanced political system grows. 'The pace and tone of change will be watched as a measure of the confidence and authority (PM) Wong brings to his leadership,' he said. 'In other words, how he governs will matter immensely.' Chin Soo Fang is senior correspondent at The Straits Times covering topics such as community, politics, social issues, consumer, culture and heritage. 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