The National Day Rally is viewed as a lot more important, and is meant to set the direction for the year. Not that the National Day Message is unimportant (though some may view it as such), but it just doesn't have any details, just broad strokes.
national day message is when your buddies send you whatsapp, sms or emails. national day rally is watching foreign markets chiong (bull run ) on 9 August while our own markets are closed
PM is more important. you can pick up tiny bits here and there. some may strike a pot-luck if they can pick up anything. property agent sure lurks ard for en-bloc info
to be very honest I would love to see a real "rally" in the elections style where the Prem Binister speaks in Speakers Corner (Hong Lim Park) and throngs of people gather.
But I guess the restriction on usage of amplification equipment kind of restricts our Dear Leader from doing so...or, no aircon + no seats + no roof = no audience?