MDDI 演講稿 · 2019-08-31
易華仁部長在智慧國獎學金頒獎典禮上的開幕致辭
要點
- • 今年是「智慧國獎學金」第二年——14 名獲獎人——分別加入 GovTech、IMDA、CSA。今年申請數幾乎是去年的 3 倍——超過 600 份。
- • Iswaran 引用 Arthur C. Clarke：「足夠先進的技術與魔法無異」——但他認為「真正的魔法不在技術本身，而在那些用技術造福他人的人」。
- • 新加坡願景：每一家企業被數字賦能、每一位員工有數字技能、每一位公民被數字連線——之上還有安全可信的網路空間。
- • 本地培養管道：「Code for Fun」（小學高年級 10 小時課程）+ 高校 ICT 課程與獎學金 + IMDA 的「TechSkills Accelerator」（針對在職專業人士）。
- • 需求側：2018–2020 年資訊通訊專業人士需求預計增長 28,500。
完整譯文（繁體中文）
MDDI 英文原文譯文 · 翻譯日期: 2026-05-03
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IMDA、CSA 與 GovTech 的同事們；
獎學金獲得者，與各位家長、家人；
各位女士、先生：
各位早安。讓我先向所有「智慧國獎學金」（Smart Nation Scholarship）獲得者——以及今天到場的、為之自豪的家長、老師、校長——表達最誠摯的祝賀。這一獎學金是一個里程碑——標誌著你們生命下一階段的開始——開啟高等教育之旅、並隨之踏上公共服務這一令人激動的職業。它也是對——你們父母、家人、老師所給予的巨大支援——的認可——這些支援把你們帶到今天。祝賀你們抵達這一里程碑——也共同祝福你們在公共服務的未來職業中——一切順利。各位，做得好！
在「數字常態」時代幫助新加坡蓬勃
著名科幻作家 Arthur C. Clarke 爵士曾言——「足夠先進的技術與魔法無異」。今天——我們正活在過去的科幻裡。我們口袋裡的智慧手機——計算能力遠超 50 年前 NASA 把人送上月球的計算機。我們點一下滑鼠或一個按鈕——就能訪問人類知識的浩瀚體——數字化帶來巨大好處。通過社交媒體——我們能與朋友家人分享回憶、隨時隨地保持連線。藉助線上平臺——我們的企業能觸達遠方市場、探索新機會。對政府而言——數字技術能讓公共服務更易獲取、更順暢——以增強公民生活。
我們有一項有意義而激動人心的使命——幫助新加坡在這個新「數字常態」時代取得成功——技術與生活深度交織——數字轉型成為常態。我們的願景是什麼？
我們要構建一個包容且蓬勃的「智慧國」——一個數字經濟——每一家企業都被數字賦能、每一位員工都有數字技能、每一位公民都被數字連線。其下——是安全可信的網路空間。各位代表著未來——並將在實現這一願景中——扮演關鍵角色。
我們已置身下一波數字革命——大數據、人工智慧、機器人、量子計算等——已經上線。隨著我們「數字足跡」的擴大——新型網路安全威脅會出現——攻擊我們的網路與資料。這些技術的匯流——既會創造新工作與機會——也會從根本上改變工作、社交習慣與休閒。在我們繼續在這場數字革命中尋找新增長領域時——前景強勁——因為「資訊通訊專業人士需求」預計在 2018–2020 年間增長 28,500。
為「智慧國」構建強大的人才管線
問題是——我們如何為新加坡兌現「數字化、連線、且安全的世界」的承諾？我們需要——具有創造力與想象力、對新加坡有獻身與承諾的創新者——領跑「智慧國」雄心。我們的學生與年輕人——確實是「數字原住民」——他們在「網際網路就在指尖、智慧手機隨時在手」的環境中長大——非常適合在新加坡的數字轉型旅程中領跑。
「智慧國」機構——CSA、GovTech、IMDA——正在投資並培育公共部門與更廣義生態中的頂級科技與工程人才。我們與公司、學校合作——確保他們推廣並培養數字經濟所需的技能。所有小學高年級學生——都將參加 10 小時的「Code for Fun」專案——學習計算思維與新興技術。在高校層面——更多 ICT 課程與獎學金正在被推出。希望「獲取新技能以應對快速變化的數字格局挑戰」的在職專業人士——也能從 IMDA「TechSkills Accelerator」（SkillsFuture 計劃下的倡議）中受益。
「智慧國獎學金」是我們更長期的倡議之一。今年是我們頒發該獎學金的第二年——為公共服務培育與培養科技人才與領導者。畢業後——獎學金獲得者將加入 CSA、GovTech 或 IMDA 的「人才專案」——在那裡——他們將開闢自己的職業路徑——並把技術應用於公共利益。
我很高興看到——今年「智慧國獎學金」的申請數幾乎是去年的 3 倍——超過 600 份——來自具有強勁學術成績、技術技能、多元背景的學生。這是「新加坡數字生態中的機會」獲得越來越多認知與吸引力的明證。
今年——我們把「智慧國獎學金」頒給了 14 名獲獎者。他們經過精心挑選——不只看學術成績與技術技能——還看他們「以技術應用為同胞做出差別」的熱情。
作為「智慧國獎學金」的持有者——你們代表著新加坡下一批科技架構師與領導者。你們將在「智慧國」旅程中——扮演關鍵角色——
a. 易菁（Yi Jing）、耶迪迪亞（Jedidiah）、溫斯頓（Winston）、合昆（He-Kun）、浩瑋（Hao Wei）——你們將在政府科技局（GovTech）開啟職業。家姨（Jia Yi）、婷威（Ting Wei）、文斌（Wen Bin）——已在大學，已經接受了「中期獎學金」。你們將一起——驅動公共部門的數字轉型——並通過技術賦能公民、企業與社群。我們的「戰略國家專案」——如「人生時刻」（Moments of Life）與「國家數字身份」——以及其他重要的「智慧國」倡議——如 Parking.sg 與 MyResponder——已經在產生正面影響。我期待你們與利益相關方共創的下一波創新「智慧國」倡議。
b. Darren、約翰娜（Johanna）、彭翰（Penn Han）——你們將在「資訊通訊媒體發展局」（IMDA）開啟職業。你們將有機會——主導跨行業的數字轉型——發展與塑造「資訊通訊媒體」（ICM）格局——並增強新加坡的 ICM 基礎設施。你們將幫助培育這樣一個生態——本地公司與人才能與世界最具創新力的公司一道——為 ICM 行業開發「下一個大事件」。你們也將幫助公民把技術整合進生活——構建一個「連貫且讓所有人在『智慧國』中受益」的數字社會。
c. 西拉斯（Silas）、瑞安（Ryan）、馨茹（Xin Ru）——你們將在新加坡網路安全域性（CSA）開啟職業。如最近經驗所示——網路空間是動態而被博弈的。網路威脅在「規模與精密度」上持續增長——新加坡仍處在「資源充足、決心堅定的攻擊者」的瞄準鏡裡。我們成長中的連通性——數百萬部智慧手機與物聯網裝置——構成不斷擴大的「攻擊面」——這些攻擊者會瞄準與利用。我們需要最優秀的網路安全專業人士——構建一個安全可信的網路空間——使「智慧國」得以執行——並賦予人們對它的信心。
無論你們走的是什麼路徑——在公共服務裡——都能期待具挑戰性、有意義的職業。會有許多激動人心的機會——去貢獻、學習、發展技能。在你們與公共服務同行的旅程中——我也希望你們成長為各自社群中的「示範者」——以身作則——激勵周圍的人——同行的科技人、產業建設者、網路防禦者——把技術的好處帶給所有新加坡人。
結尾
你們作為「智慧國獎學金」獲得者的旅程——今天開始。在你們開啟學業時——我鼓勵你們——在所在教育機構內外——尋找發展與學習的機會。培養來自世界各地的友誼——尋找新的學習與導師機會——圍繞能惠及新加坡與世界的創新想法協作。當然——別忘了——一路上——也要樂在其中！
我也想借此機會——向支援你們教育旅程各階段的——父母、老師、校長——表達感謝與認可。你們對他們的致敬很有意思——我想這是承認——「沒有人獨自卓越」。社會提供的機會——以及那些與我們最親近的人的支援與指導——幫助我們追逐夢想、實現志向。所以——為你們的成就感到自豪——但永遠記得——感激那些一路幫助與支援你們的人——並找到機會——回報社會。
最後——我相信——Arthur C. Clarke 爵士所說的「魔法」——那種讓技術成為我們生活中如此「賦權」的因素——在我看來——並不是技術本身——而是來自那些「夢想、創新、協作、並最終為更廣義的善使用這些技術」的人。
祝大家學業順利——我也期待——看到你們「施展魔法」——塑造新加坡「智慧國」之旅的下一階段。再次祝賀各位。
謝謝。
英文原文
MDDI 官網原始記錄 · 抓取日期: 2026-05-02
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Colleagues from IMDA, CSA and GovTech
Scholarship Recipients, Parents & Families,
Ladies & Gentlemen,
A very good morning to all of you. Let me begin by offering my heartiest congratulations to all our Smart Nation scholarship recipients, and their proud parents, teachers, and principals who are with us today. This scholarship is a milestone that marks the next phase in your lives as you commence your journey of higher education, and thereafter, an exciting career in the public service. It is also an acknowledgement of the tremendous support that you have received from your parents, family and teachers to bring you to where you are today. Congratulations to all of you on this milestone and accomplishment, and we want to collectively wish you the very best in your future careers in the public service. Well done to all of you!
HELPING SINGAPORE THRIVE IN A “DIGITAL-AS-USUAL” AGE
Renowned science fiction author, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, once observed that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”. Today, we are living the stuff of science fiction of the past. The smartphones in our pockets contain more computing power than the computers NASA used to put men on the moon 50 years ago. We can access the vast body of human knowledge at the click of a mouse or the tap of a button. Digitalisation has brought about tremendous benefits. Through social media, we can share memories with our friends and family and stay connected – always and everywhere. Leveraging online platforms, our businesses are able to reach out to distant markets and explore new opportunities. And, for Government, digital technologies help to enhance the lives of our citizens by making public services more accessible and seamless.
We have the meaningful and exciting mission of helping Singapore succeed in this new “digital-as-usual” age – where technology is deeply intertwined with our lives, and digital transformation is the norm. What is our vision?
We want to build an inclusive and thriving Smart Nation: a digital economy where every business is digitally-empowered, every worker is digitally-skilled, and every citizen is digitally-connected. And, undergirding this, a secure and trusted cyberspace. All of you represent the future and you will play a key role in realising this vision.
We are already in the midst of the next digital revolution with many new technologies – such as big data and artificial intelligence, robotics and quantum computing – already coming online. As our digital footprint increases, new cybersecurity threats will emerge to target our networks and our data. The confluence of these technologies will create new jobs and opportunities but also fundamentally change jobs, social habits and recreation. And, as we continue to seek out new areas of growth in this digital revolution, our prospects are strong because we know that the demand for infocomm professionals is expected to grow by 28,500 from 2018 to 2020.
BUILDING A STRONG TALENT PIPELINE FOR SMART NATION
So the question is, how will we deliver the promise of a digitalised, connected and secure world for Singapore? We need creative and imaginative innovators who are dedicated and committed to Singapore, to spearhead our Smart Nation ambitions. Our students and youth – who are indeed, digital natives, who grew up with the Internet at their fingertips and smart phones– are well placed to lead in Singapore’s digital transformation journey.
Our Smart Nation agencies – CSA, GovTech, and IMDA – are investing in and nurturing top-tier technology and engineering talent, both within the public sector and the broader ecosystem. We are collaborating with companies and schools to ensure they promote and develop skillsets that are needed in the digital economy. All upper primary school students will go through a 10-hour “Code for Fun” programme, where they will learn more about computational thinking, and emerging technologies. More ICT courses and scholarships are being offered at the tertiary level. Working professionals who want to acquire new skills to meet the challenges of the fast-moving digital landscape can also benefit from the TechSkills Accelerator, a SkillsFuture initiative by IMDA.
The Smart Nation Scholarship is one of our longer-term initiatives. This is the second year we are offering the Smart Nation scholarship, to develop and nurture technology talents and leaders within the public service. Upon graduation, scholarship recipients will join CSA, GovTech, or IMDA’s talent programmes, where they will forge their respective career pathways, and apply technology for the public good.
I am very glad to see an almost three-fold increase in the number of Smart Nation scholarship applications this year. We received more than 600 applications, from students with strong academic qualifications, technical skills, and diverse backgrounds. It is testimony to the growing awareness and attractiveness of the opportunities available in Singapore’s digital ecosystem.
This year, we have awarded the Smart Nation Scholarship to 14 recipients. They have been carefully selected, not only on the basis of their academic results and technical skills, but also their passion to make a difference in the lives of fellow citizens through the application of technology.
As Smart Nation Scholarship holders, you represent the next cohort of Singapore’s technology architects and leaders. You will play a key role in shaping Singapore’s Smart Nation journey.
a. Yi Jing, Jedidiah, Winston, He-Kun, and Hao Wei - you will be starting your careers with Government Technology Agency (GovTech). Jia Yi, Ting Wei, and Wen Bin, who are already in university, have taken up mid-term scholarships. Together, you will drive digital transformation within the public sector, and help to empower citizens, businesses and communities through technology. Our Strategic National Projects, such as Moments of Life and the National Digital Identity, together with other important Smart Nation initiatives, like Parking.sg and MyResponder, are already having a positive impact. I look forward to the next wave of innovative Smart Nation initiatives that you will co-create with our stakeholders.
b. Darren, Johanna, and Penn Han - you will be starting your careers at the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). You will have the opportunity to champion digital transformation across multiple industries, develop and shape the infocomm media (ICM) landscape, as well as enhance Singapore’s ICM infrastructure. You will help foster an ecosystem where local companies and talent can work alongside the world’s most innovative companies to develop the “next big thing” for the infocomm media industry. You will also help our citizens integrate technology in their lives, to create a cohesive digital society that will benefit all in our Smart Nation.
c. Silas, Ryan, and Xin Ru, you will be starting your careers at the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). As our recent experiences have shown, cyberspace is dynamic and contested. Cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication, and Singapore remains in the crosshairs of well-resourced and determined attackers. Singapore’s growing connectivity – with our millions of smartphones and Internet-of-Things devices – represents a growing attack surface that these attackers can target and exploit. We need the best and brightest cybersecurity professionals to build a secure and trusted cyberspace that enables, and imbues confidence in, our Smart Nation.
All of you can, regardless of pathway you pursue in within the public service, can look forward to a challenging and meaningful career in the public service. There will be many exciting opportunities to contribute, learn, and develop your skills. In this course of your journey with the public service, I hope that you will also grow to become exemplars in your respective communities, so that you can lead by example and inspire those around you – your fellow technologists, industry builders, and cyber defenders – to bring the benefits of technology to all Singaporeans.
CONCLUSION
Your journey as Smart Nation scholarship recipients begins today. As you embark on your studies, I encourage you to look within and beyond your educational institutions for opportunities to develop and learn. Nurture friendships from around the world, seek out new learning and mentorship opportunities, and collaborate on innovative ideas that can benefit Singapore and the world. And, of course, along the way, remember to have fun!
I would also like to take this opportunity to recognise the contributions of your parents, teachers, and principals who have supported you in all stages of your education journey. You had an interesting tribute to them, and I think it is in recognition of the fact that no one excels on their own. It is the opportunities offered by society, and the support and mentorship of those who are near and dear, that helps us to follow our dreams and to realise our aspirations. So, be proud of what you have accomplished, but always remember—be grateful to those who have helped and supported you every step of the way, and find an opportunity to give back to society.
Finally, I believe that the magic that Sir Arthur C Clarke refers to – the seemingly magical spark that makes technology such an empowering factor in our lives – in my opinion, is not the technology per se; rather, it is brought about by the people who dream, innovate, collaborate, and ultimately use these technologies for the greater good.
I wish you every success in your studies, and I look forward to watching you work your magic, in shaping the next phase of Singapore’s Smart Nation journey. Once again, congratulations to all of you.
Thank you.