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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

5 mins read

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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

2 mins read

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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

4 mins read

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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

2 mins read

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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

2 mins read

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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

2 mins read

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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

2 mins read

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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

3 mins read

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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

2 mins read

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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

2 mins read

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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

2 mins read

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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

1 min read

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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

3 mins read

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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

2 mins read

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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

2 mins read

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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

2 mins read

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Petir Explains: How does the Long-Term Plan guide Singapore’s urban future?

“We have to make difficult choices between the many needs and the unlimited wants of today, versus setting aside enough space and resources to meet the uncertain challenges of tomorrow,” said Minister for National Development Desmond Lee at the St Ga ...

28 January 2023

6 mins read

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Safety and protection of platform workers rank high on PAP Govt’s list

Food delivery drivers—once part and parcel of modern conveniences—were elevated to the status of essential workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. After all, many of them had put their health at risk delivering food to our doorsteps, nourishing t ...

27 January 2023

2 mins read

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Progressive Wage Mark: the symbol that uplifts lower-wage workers

Want to help uplift lower-wage workers next time you shop? Look out for these bright ticks on the shop’s or firm’s documents then: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Petir.sg (@staging.petir.sg) This is the Progressive Wage Mark logo (and

26 January 2023

2 mins read

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Desmond Lee explains how S’pore is addressing the silver tsunami

In Singapore, one in four of us will be over 65 years of age by 2030. A sizeable number for a small country whose only resources are its people. On a personal level, longevity is welcomed and celebrated. But in reality, it

25 January 2023

2 mins read

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MPs and activists call for culture change to support families in Singapore

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

Petir Explains: How does the Long-Term Plan guide Singapore’s urban future?

Safety and protection of platform workers rank high on PAP Govt’s list

Progressive Wage Mark: the symbol that uplifts lower-wage workers

Desmond Lee explains how S’pore is addressing the silver tsunami

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