Huat Zai Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that he will be looking at additional measures in Budget 2023 to "support Singaporeans over the coming year, especially those in the more vulnerable and lower-income groups". Wong, who is Minister for Finance, quipped that Budget 2023 will be his "Valentine's Day present to all" to help them cope with rising costs, as he acknowledged the concerns many have regarding the issues surrounding the cost of living. Wong also reassured that "the government will always be here for you, to help you cope with rising prices and inflation", in his speech at the launch of the Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers Scheme 2023 on Jan. 3. On Dec. 29, it was announced that Wong would deliver the Budget Statement for the financial year 2023 in parliament on Feb. 14, 2023. S'porean household can claim CDC vouchers for use at participating supermarkets Every Singaporean household can now claim $300 worth of CDC vouchers, of which half is for use at participating supermarkets. This means that $150 can be used in five supermarket chains, namely NTUC FairPrice, Sheng Siong, Prime, Hao Mart and U Star. This is the first time since the scheme was introduced that CDC vouchers can be used at supermarkets. Looking at the year ahead Wong shared the upcoming challenges and uncertainties and how Singapore needs to be prepared, echoing PM Lee's 2023 New Year message. Wong pointed out the difficulties that Singapore may face: the war in Ukraine, possible disruptions in food and energy supplies in the year ahead, the weaker global economy and the tense geopolitical landscape, specifically between the U.S. and China. In addition, Wong stated that the pandemic is not over yet. "We can see now a new wave that is taking place in China. We're monitoring the impact closely and what might impact us in particular, and we stand ready to take further actions if need be." Wong warned that "we must expect that there will be ups and downs in the year" with "unexpected curveballs and surprises." "That's just how life is." However, he urged that "it is in times of adversity that we find strength." "It's not what happens to us, but how we respond that matters", Wong said. https://mothership.sg/2023/01/lawrence-wong-budget-2023-valentines-day-gift/ 2 Official Mugentech Minecraft server: Please see thread in Gamers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huat Zai Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 Official Mugentech Minecraft server: Please see thread in Gamers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 To him this is a joke to others this small amount of money is life or death situation 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huat Zai Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, ManOfTheHour said: To him this is a joke to others this small amount of money is life or death situation 3 1 Official Mugentech Minecraft server: Please see thread in Gamers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODACHEK Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) Yah....on Valentines' Day usually men fuϲk their girlfriends and wives...songbo sinkies, LW gonna fuϲk everyone of us... Edited January 4, 2023 by ODACHEK 4 TVB for life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, ODACHEK said: Yah....on Valentines' Day usually men fuϲk their girlfriends and wives...songbo sinkies, LW gonna fuϲk everyone of us... Will he cosplay as Liang Po Po? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_O Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 6 hours ago, Huat Zai said: "That's just how life is." 6 hours ago, Huat Zai said: "It's not what happens to us, but how we respond that matters", Wong said. hmm i like this 2 sentences. i will send this words to him when pap lost 1 more GRC LOL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 20 minutes ago, Coffee_O said: hmm i like this 2 sentences. i will send this words to him when pap lost 1 more GRC LOL What makes u think they will lose? Sb61 will grow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_O Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, ManOfTheHour said: What makes u think they will lose? Sb61 will grow if they think they will not lose. try holding an election this year LOL. but i know they bo ji one hahaha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standing Birdy Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Raise gst more to help the poor more 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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