$156 million disbursed through MediFund to help needy Singaporeans pay their medical bills
With MediFund, no Singaporean would be denied access to appropriate, subsidised care due to an inability to pay. MediFund was introduced by the government on 1 April 1993. It’s objective is to be a safety net for needy Singaporeans who are unable to afford their remaining medical bills after Government subsidies, MediSave and MediShield Life […]
Singapore Government plans far ahead to help our people and economy adjust to challenges
Fiscal policy in Singapore is characterised by a strong long-term orientation. The Singapore Government plans far ahead to prepare for longer-term challenges such as ageing and climate change. This enables them to intervene effectively upstream, thereby avoiding the more costly interventions downstream. It also enables them to help our society and economy adjust to challenges. […]
S$3.5 billion set aside for Age Well SG to support seniors to age well in the community: Heng Swee Keat
The Government has set aside S$3.5 billion over the next decade to implement Age Well SG – our national programme to support our seniors in ageing well in the community, DPM Heng Swee Keat said. The number of seniors living alone more than doubled in a decade – from around 28,000 in 2010 to almost […]
We review policies and reset mindsets and attitudes to meet evolving needs: Lawrence Wong
From the start, the PAP has stood for a fair and just society for all, where every Singaporean, regardless of race, language or religion, deserves a fair shot in life, and is able to realise their fullest potential. These convictions, PM Wong said, underpin the core pillars of the system the PAP has built in […]
We are embarking on the next phase of nation building under very trying circumstances: Lawrence Wong
We are in a far more dangerous world today, Deputy Secretary-General of the PAP said at the PAP70 Party Conference on Sunday, 24 November 2024. There are major wars raging in Europe and the Middle East. US and China relations are in a more challenging place. There are many moving pieces geopolitically, where things can […]
Supporting persons with disabilities to help them lead fulfilling lives
The Government is committed to helping persons with disabilities (PwDs) lead fulfilling lives, Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat said. “For persons with disabilities who are able to work, we want to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for them to be gainfully employed,” he said. Higher Earned Income Relief Today, persons with disabilities […]
Not taking sides is the most sensible and essential position for Singapore: Vivian Balakrishnan
“In a more volatile world that is increasingly inimical to the security and survival of small states like Singapore, we must try to shape global norms by making common cause with as many friends and partners as possible in order to support multilateralism, the rule of law and the UN Charter,” Minister for Foreign Affairs […]
New Singapore College of Islamic Studies to nurture and groom a pipeline of future asatizah
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced details of the upcoming Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) on Nov 10 at a forum to commemorate the fifth anniversary of M3, a tie-up of three key Malay/Muslim organisations serving the community. The Prime Minister first mentioned this briefly at the National Day Rally this year. The college will […]
PM Lawrence Wong congratulates President-elect Donald Trump on his overwhelming mandate
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong extends his warmest congratulations to President-elect Donald J Trump for the clear mandate that he has received from the people of America. With his landslide victory in a dramatic comeback, Donald Trump will be the second president in U.S. history to serve non-consecutive terms. The only U.S. President to have served nonconsecutive terms was […]
Income-Allianz deal: both NTUC Enterprise and Allianz respected and followed the law, says Shanmugam
In a Facebook post, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said he noted from the wider discussions on the Income-Allianz deal that there are several different misperceptions on this matter. He mentioned two of them in his post. These are: (1) That the Government was intent on proceeding with the deal, until there was public feedback […]