Budget debate: Of fiscal stability and stronger social safety nets
SINGAPORE – The nine-day-long debate on the Government and ministries’ spending plans threw up an alphabet soup of support schemes. As can be expected with an annual exercise of this magnitude, many details will be lost on the public. But there are two key takeaways. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full... » read more
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 6
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, March 6. Budget debate: S’pore to revamp healthcare subsidy system for more targeted support MOH will channel more money towards ensuring that those at the lowest income levels get the help that they need. READ MORE HERE Budget debate: More than 350,000 Singapore residents have... » read more
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Oct 24
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Oct 24. Malaysia’s palace weighs request to declare emergency as PM Muhyiddin treads unprecedented path A declaration of emergency would allow the government to enact laws and approve expenditure without a parliamentary vote. READ MORE HERE Anwar slams PM Muhyiddin’s emergency plan as means... » read more