Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean says the government has been reviewing policies in key areas.

He says the feedback from the Our Singapore Conversation initiative has been useful to develop solutions that benefit the largest number of Singaporeans.

Some 46,000 Singaporeans have come forward to share their views since the initiative was launched about a year ago.

Mr Teo was speaking at a National Day dinner in Sengkang on Saturday.

He spoke in Malay, Mandarin and English.

Mr Teo said that the seniors should be looked after as they have contributed to Singapore's development since the early years.

He said: "In the coming months, we will finalise our plans for healthcare, especially to provide more peace of mind and assurance for our seniors who have helped to build the Singapore of today.

"In healthcare, the Community Health Assist Scheme enables middle- to lower-income Singaporeans to receive subsidies for chronic conditions and common illnesses as well as dental services at participating clinics near their homes.

"Needy Singaporeans can also tap on Medifund to pay for their subsidised healthcare costs."

On housing, Mr Teo said the government wants to make sure that home ownership remains affordable for Singaporeans.

He said HDB's ramp-up in building new BTO flats has helped ensure that there is sufficient supply for first-time applicants and prices for new flats have also stabilised.

Mr Teo said: "We will continue to monitor affordability especially of HDB flats to make sure that Singaporeans, especially families who are buying their first home, can afford one."

Mr Teo added that the Education Ministry is aiming to provide opportunities for every child to develop his or her potential, such as enhancing the quality of pre-school education and post-secondary options as well as supporting students with special needs.

The Education Ministry is also looking at recalibrating towards a holistic education centred on values.

Mr Teo said: "These measures, whether for education, housing and healthcare, have always been our priorities for Singaporeans. We are seeing how we can make them more inclusive and benefit more Singaporeans."

Speaking in Malay, Mr Teo said the Malay community has made good progress in education and employment.

Today, 88% of Malay students attend post-secondary education. This is a significant improvement from 75% ten years ago and 36% 20 years ago.

He said a good education means better jobs, higher incomes and better lives.

He added that the government will continue to help the Malay community make further progress.

Recent programmes in housing, education and healthcare will help all Singaporeans, including the Malay community.