Singapore: Govt approves extra S$8 billion for Covid-19 support package; 9 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (Nov 3)

The extra funds will help the Government provide support in sectors most severely affected by the coronavirus. - The Straits Times/Asian News Network

SINGAPORE, Nov 3 (The Straits Times/ANN): President Halimah Yacob has formally assented to the third Supplementary Supply and Budget Adjustments Bill that provides for an extra S$8 billion in Covid-19 support, said Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin when Parliament sat on Tuesday (Nov 3).

The Bill was introduced last month and 33 MPs aired their views during a two-day debate.