Education - Man's Best Inheritance

"Education is the basic element in the survival and prosperity of the state. The promotion of education should be the responsibility of every citizen. It is man's best inheritance." ... Lee Kong Chian

Against the backdrop of economic downturns, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong calls on parents not to compromise on education and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong says investing in education is key when dealing with economic uncertainty.

"Education allows us to learn more skills. When you have the skills and you've got the knowledge, you have the whole world of jobs before you. So when the economy recovers, those with good education and skills will stand a better chance of getting a job" ... SM Goh Chok Tong