Prime Minister Lawrence Wong assures Singaporeans that the government is committed to addressing their concerns, particularly the rising cost of living. He promises further assistance in the upcoming February budget.
More help will be provided to Singapore ans in February, when the new Budget is announced. During a visit to Jalan Besar GRC on Jan 4, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he knows that many Singapore ans are concerned about challenges such as the cost of living , and the Government is dealing with that head-on.PM Wong said: “I hope this will be a good start for you, and it will help you as you prepare for the year ahead.
He added: “So we will continue to look at schemes and programmes and ways in which we can provide more help for Singaporeans, for cost of living, for your daily concerns and, importantly, to help all of us realise our dreams and aspirations together.”‘Coming here feels like coming home’: PM Wong visits East Coast residentsWith 2025 also marking the Republic’s diamond jubilee, or SG60, PM Wong said people can see how much Singapore has progressed, because everyone worked together, especially the Pioneer and Merdeka generations. He added: “SG60 is a time for us not just to celebrate. It’s a time for us to reflect on how far we have come as a country, on who we are as a people, and importantly, on what kind of Singapore we would like to see going forward for the next generation.” Since being sworn in as prime minister in May 2024, he has visited different constituencies including Tanjong Pagar, Ang Mo Kio and Tampines. This is his first such visit in 2025. PM Wong took part in the “SG60 Build with Love” initiative at Kreta Ayer Square, which will see 1,000 underprivileged households in Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng (KAKS) receiving KAKS SG60 gift boxes. Organised by the Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng grassroots organisations, this community-driven project aims to foster unity, inclusivity and care among residents while celebrating SG60.Jalan Besar GRC MPs Josephine Teo, Heng Chee How, Denise Phua and Wan Rizal, and Potong Pasir MP Sitoh Yih Pin were also presen
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