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On Day One of GST hike, is it time to rethink support from Government?
As prices stay high and Singaporeans get older, some are calling for more government help. But what kind of help do they need, and where should the money come from?
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Middle-income participants felt they did not have the heavily subsidised support that lower-income households enjoy.
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For many, getting older stirs mixed feelings of anticipation – finally, retirement! – and anxiety for the future.
With one in four citizens here aged 65 and older by 2030, more Singaporeans will have to grapple with the challenges of living longer, from maintaining job security and health, to caregiving and finances. As seniors become more well-educated and have richer work experience, they, too, are likely to be more vocal about their needs and wants.
