It is one of the Government's most demanding portfolios but after one year in the job, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong remains upbeat about the possibilities for shaping a future Singapore.
He told The Straits Times last week that the ministry has built on the work done in the preceding terms of government as well as expanded into new areas, including introducing Car-Free Sundays: "What we are hoping to achieve is a Singapore that's highly liveable, that's people-friendly and green, and provides a high-quality living environment wherever you are."