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Budget 2023: ‘Growing the pie’ to protect against future shocks

The Budget Debate is well underway, and there have been ample discussions over “who gets what”. However, there is something more important than slicing the pie. According to Bukit Panjang SMC MP Mr Liang Eng Hwa, budgets must ...

23 February 2023

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Enhancing roles of fathers, bridging education pay gap, promoting social mixing: Day 1 of Budget Debate

The Budget Debate has begun, and our MPs have come prepared to offer their views on the best ways to strengthen our social compact. Speaking up on a range of issues, here are some of our favourite quotes from Day One. Enhancing

23 February 2023

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S’pore is working towards a fairer & more inclusive workplace & we’re here for it

More anti-discrimination legislation is coming our way because building a fair and just society is what this Party values.

21 February 2023

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PAP Govt is serving up higher wages & skills training for 41,000 Food Services workers

The tables will turn next Wednesday (Mar 1, 2023). 41,000 cooks, waiters and other workers in the Food Services sector will be the ones being served up something good. About 12,000 lower-wage workers in this sector will have their wages rise to

21 February 2023

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照顾国人各项需求: 财政预算案勾勒我国未来新方向

协助国人提升技能把握机遇、扶持家庭、加强社会安全网，人民行动党政府推出了具前瞻性和包容性的财政预算案，不仅照顾到国人的各项需求，也为新加坡的前景提供保障。副总理兼财政部长黄循财于2023年2月14日在国会发表“携手前进新时代”2023财政预算案声明，勾勒出政府将如何与人民携手迈入冠病疫情后的新时代，巩固新加坡的未来。今年的财政预算案围绕三大主轴：推动经济增长、培训员工，为人民提供各种机会提升自己；加强社会契约，为家庭、长者和弱势群体提供更好的支援；及建立集体韧性，以便在遭受外部冲击和挫折时， ...

15 February 2023

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Using Past Reserves prudently allowed S’pore to weather Covid-19 without falling into debt: Budget 2023

Our approach as stewards of our reserves—dipping into it only when there is an absolute need to—has served us well.

15 February 2023

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A family-friendly Budget that will build a S’pore made for families

In a Budget designed to support families to the fullest, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Lawrence Wong announced in his Budget speech today (Feb 14, 2023) some ambitious measures that address some of their most urgent concerns. From housing to ensu ...

14 February 2023

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Budget 2023: Inclusive, fair & moves S’pore forward in a new era

In line with the Party's core values of being far-sighted, compassionate, and resilient.

14 February 2023

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A responsible Govt does not make housing affordable by robbing future generations: Desmond Lee

Helping Singaporeans today attain a roof over their heads and planning for Singaporeans in the future.

7 February 2023

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WP called for Govt to build fewer HDB flats in 2019, but now suggests Govt underestimated demand: Desmond Lee

This proves how hard it is to accurately predict property demand and that the best of models cannot fully account for black swan events.

7 February 2023

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PSP’s housing proposal is a “prepaid rental scheme leveraged on past reserves”: Sim Ann

Because the land cost is not paid if the person doesn't sell the flat.

7 February 2023

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PSP’s proposal for cheaper HDB flats makes other S’poreans pay the cost: Indranee Rajah

It's too good to be true.

7 February 2023

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Paying for State land not a case of “left pocket, right pocket”, says NMP Raj Thomas, cautions against misunderstanding

When something incorrect is repeated often enough, it becomes perceived as the truth.

7 February 2023

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Opposition gives attractive housing alternatives but not frank about trade-offs: Desmond Lee

Singaporeans now and in future have to suffer the trade-offs.

6 February 2023

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Supporting women and children in need

A home is more than a roof over our heads. It is a place where we find comfort, safety and warmth. However, not everyone gets that privilege. To women and children suffering from domestic violence, home is a source of danger. It

2 February 2023

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Feeding S’pore, one rooftop at a time

Without acres of farmland, harvesting crops is not a typical thing to do in Singapore. And yet, that was what National Development Minister and West Coast GRC MP Desmond Lee did with his constituents. “We harvested vegetables and sugar cane yes ...

1 February 2023

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A monumental effort by the PAP Govt to prepare for an ageing S’pore

Speaking at the launch of the 2023 Action Plan for Successful Ageing, Minister for Health and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee on Ageing (MCA) Ong Ye Kung compared the ageing population in Singapore to a ‘Grey Rhino’ event, described as a h ...

31 January 2023

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Public housing motion: PAP Govt commits to affordable & accessible public housing for S’poreans present & future

Affordable, accessible public housing is a vital issue for the PAP Government. This has been the case since the earliest days of Singapore’s independence and will continue to be for future generations of Singaporeans. The PAP Government will affirm t ...

31 January 2023

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55% of the BTO backlog is cleared & work continues: HDB

Good news to start the week: the building of BTOs is back on track. Remarkable: a total of 52 BTO projects delayed by the pandemic are now done. This is approximately 55 per cent of the BTO backlog. Even more remarkable: The

30 January 2023

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Govt understands cost of living concerns, has allocated more resources to help vulnerable S’poreans: PM Lee at CNY dinner

Over the weekend (Jan 28), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is also MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC, joined his constituents at Teck Ghee for a Chinese New Year celebration. Besides updating residents on upcoming estate rejuvenation and upgrades, PM L

30 January 2023

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‘PAP must set the tone for politics’: PM Lawrence Wong reflects on GE2025 at the PAP Convention

Budget 2023: ‘Growing the pie’ to protect against future shocks

Enhancing roles of fathers, bridging education pay gap, promoting social mixing: Day 1 of Budget Debate

S’pore is working towards a fairer & more inclusive workplace & we’re here for it

PAP Govt is serving up higher wages & skills training for 41,000 Food Services workers

照顾国人各项需求: 财政预算案勾勒我国未来新方向

Using Past Reserves prudently allowed S’pore to weather Covid-19 without falling into debt: Budget 2023

A family-friendly Budget that will build a S’pore made for families

Budget 2023: Inclusive, fair & moves S’pore forward in a new era

A responsible Govt does not make housing affordable by robbing future generations: Desmond Lee

WP called for Govt to build fewer HDB flats in 2019, but now suggests Govt underestimated demand: Desmond Lee

PSP’s housing proposal is a “prepaid rental scheme leveraged on past reserves”: Sim Ann

PSP’s proposal for cheaper HDB flats makes other S’poreans pay the cost: Indranee Rajah

Paying for State land not a case of “left pocket, right pocket”, says NMP Raj Thomas, cautions against misunderstanding

Opposition gives attractive housing alternatives but not frank about trade-offs: Desmond Lee

Supporting women and children in need

Feeding S’pore, one rooftop at a time

A monumental effort by the PAP Govt to prepare for an ageing S’pore

Public housing motion: PAP Govt commits to affordable & accessible public housing for S’poreans present & future

55% of the BTO backlog is cleared & work continues: HDB

Govt understands cost of living concerns, has allocated more resources to help vulnerable S’poreans: PM Lee at CNY dinner

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