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Budget 2026

Announcements on MediSave, preventive care at Budget debate re-examine assumptions: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said his ministry recognises the changing role of MediSave, and how it is now also used to to manage chronic diseases effectively.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said his ministry recognises the changing role of MediSave, and how it is now also used to to manage chronic diseases effectively.

S’pore’s integrity-based political system ‘rare and precious’: Indranee

Ms Indranee Rajah, Second Minister for Finance, speaking at Parliament on March 6, 2026.
Ms Indranee Rajah, Second Minister for Finance, speaking at Parliament on March 6, 2026.

Singapore’s approach of fiscal prudence provides buffer, assurance in turbulent world: Indranee

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah was speaking after Parliament unanimously passed a record $154.7 billion spending plan.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah was speaking after Parliament unanimously passed a record $154.7 billion spending plan.

Parliament approves increase to budget covering Istana operations and staff

The changes, which Parliament approved with no clarifications, will take effect from the 2025 financial year.
The changes, which Parliament approved with no clarifications, will take effect from the 2025 financial year.

Higher income ceiling for pre-school and childcare subsidies to benefit more than 60,000 families

Generic photo of kindergarten students walking in the park with their teachers at Fernvale Link on December 19, 2023. 

Can be used for early childhood education stories.
Generic photo of kindergarten students walking in the park with their teachers at Fernvale Link on December 19, 2023. 

Can be used for early childhood education stories.

More places in sheltered workshops, independent living pilot started for people with disabilities

Financial assistance will also be increased, with higher subsidies and a raised income ceiling to help more families afford disability services.
Financial assistance will also be increased, with higher subsidies and a raised income ceiling to help more families afford disability services.

Free counselling for more Singapore families facing marital, parenting issues

Strengthening Families Programme centres will support up to 12,000 cases by 2030, double the caseload in 2025.
Strengthening Families Programme centres will support up to 12,000 cases by 2030, double the caseload in 2025.

Strengthening marriages, improving after-school care among new initiatives to support Malay/Muslims

The Malay/Muslim community has achieved remarkable progress, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim on March 5, but he recognises that “everyone has a different lived experience”.
The Malay/Muslim community has achieved remarkable progress, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim on March 5, but he recognises that “everyone has a different lived experience”.

Cultural sensitivity training, orientation programme to integrate Employment Pass holders

The number of Employment Pass holders in Singapore has grown from 177,100 in December 2020 to 201,200 in June 2025.
The number of Employment Pass holders in Singapore has grown from 177,100 in December 2020 to 201,200 in June 2025.

No top-up to SG Culture Pass for now; MPs raise suggestions for books and arts giving

The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth will monitor how and whether people use the SG Culture Pass before making adjustments.
The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth will monitor how and whether people use the SG Culture Pass before making adjustments.

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