Singapore Government will help needy but must also focus on economy

Singapore Government will help needy but must also focus on economy

By Hoe Yeen Nie

SINGAPORE : Foreign Minister George Yeo said even as the government draws up policies to help the needy, it must ensure that the ‘big pieces’ of the Singapore economy are in place.

These include major projects that will help boost tourism and economic growth.

Speaking to reporters after a community event on Saturday evening, Mr Yeo said there are now more options available to the needy to help them cope with rising inflation.

His Aljunied GRC will also lower the qualifying criteria for scholarships, bursaries and assistance schemes to help the needy.

But he added that the number of people seeking help, at his GRC’s Meet-the-People sessions, have actually gone down.

Mr Yeo said: “So even though it is true that Singaporeans feel the pinch in terms of higher prices, in terms of actual hardship affecting families, it has come down, it has not gone up, because of more employment opportunities.” - CNA/ch

Source : Channel NewsAsia  - 03 Feb 2008

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