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Household income inequality also fell for a third consecutive year.

Singapore has increased its goods and services tax (GST) rate by one percent to nine percent as of January 1, 2024.

Singapore has increased its goods and sales tax (GST) rate by one percent to nine percent as of January 1, 2024.

This December, Raimi Md Juhari will be receiving a cash payout through the government's Assurance Package, which aims to help Singaporeans with the rising cost of living. Speaking to AsiaOne in a phone interview on Wednesday (Nov 15), the 51-year-old, who works in the emergency service, said he'll be receiving $500 next month. He added that he intends to keep...

Singapore's government unveiled its latest support package to provide more relief for households as well as businesses.

About 2.9mn Singaporean adults will receive up to $600 in AP Cash, of which 2.5mn will also receive up to S$200 in AP Cash Special Payment.

During the Budget 2023 statement in February this year, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a suite of support measures to allay inflation concerns. He said that these measures were to help Singaporeans tide through this period of higher inflation and cushion the impact of the new GST rates. "On average, for lower-income households, the enhancements will fully cover the...

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To recap, RM300 will be handed out to to civil servants grade 56 and below, and RM200 to Government retirees, including pensioners, issued pension recipients, EPF retirees, optional retirees, and other specified groups.

About 624,000 Singaporeans aged 65 and above will also have up to $450 credited to their MediSave accounts. Read more at straitstimes.com.