by Abriel | Feb 19, 2019 | 2019, Climate Action, Singapore Budget 2019
The Government will be investing in infrastructure in a big way and developing long-term plans to protect the country against climate change, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said yesterday. But individuals must also change their ways and work towards a more...
by Abriel | Feb 19, 2019 | 2019, Quality Education, Singapore Budget 2019
A child entering primary school last year would have received more than $130,000 in education subsidies by the time he or she finishes secondary school. Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat disclosed this in Parliament yesterday (18 Feb) as he outlined initiatives to help...
by Abriel | Feb 19, 2019 | 2019, Singapore Budget 2019, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Destitute Singaporeans who are on the ComCare Long-Term Assistance Scheme, also known as the Public Assistance scheme, can look forward to a higher monthly cash sum. The scheme provides a cash sum each month to destitute persons who cannot work permanently as a result...
by Abriel | Jan 31, 2019 | 2019, Singapore Budget 2019, Sustainable Cities & Communities
The upcoming Budget will cover social programmes that focus on the elderly, healthcare and education as well as pay special attention to helping the disadvantaged and underprivileged, Second Minister for Finance and Education Indranee Rajah said yesterday. “We...
