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Managing the nation's finances as one would a household

To meet recurrent needs, Singapore must find recurrent revenues such as through the GST. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - "If you drive a car, I'll tax the street,

If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat.

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