Mr Speaker Sir, Perhaps the most noteworthy thing about this year’s Budget statement was the amount of support measures provided to Singaporeans without any additional major tax increases announced. This will come as a great relief to many Singaporeans who are still struggling to cope with high costs of living and an uncertain job environment. …
Mr Speaker Sir, Budget 2024 is a big budget because the Government had a bumper year in 2023. Operating revenue in 2023 was larger than the original estimate by $8.0 billion because of the tax increases announced in 2022, high inflation and high property prices. This $8 billion excess revenue together with the $23.5 billion …
Speech by Leong Mun Wai in support of Budget 2024 Read More »
Mr Speaker Sir, I thank the Prime Minister, Minister and the Members for participating in this debate. Indeed, it is an honour for Hazel and myself. There has been a lot of discussion and debate on various topics. We understand all the good things that the Past Reserves will bring to us and bring to …
PUBLIC FINANCES: That this House calls on the Government to review its current budget and reserve accumulation policies in order to help present-day Singaporeans reduce their financial burdens and improve their quality of life, while continuing to save for future generations of Singaporeans. Mr Speaker, PSP has raised this motion today because we believe that …
Opening Speech on the Motion on Public Finances Mr Speaker Sir, I beg to move, PUBLIC FINANCES: That this House calls on the Government to review its current budget and reserve accumulation policies in order to help present-day Singaporeans reduce their financial burdens and improve their quality of life, while continuing to save for future …
For the next available sitting Ms Hazel Poa: To ask the Minister for Transport (a) whether the cost of $40 million to renew the present card-based ticketing system and continuing to run it alongside the SimplyGo system is a one-off or recurring expenditure; (b) how much has been spent or committed to be spent in …
ADVANCING MENTAL HEALTH: That this House recognises the importance of mental health as a health, social and economic issue; affirms the importance of a robust national mental health ecosystem; and calls for a whole-of-Singapore effort to implement a national strategy to enhance mental health and well-being. Mr Speaker Sir,Mental health issues are not only a …
