Cost of living likely a major concern

Pressure point: Singh said that cost of living will likely be a concern for many Singaporean households, particularly low- to middle-income families. — The Straits Times/ANN

The Workers’ Party will be tracking the government’s efforts in supporting Singaporeans who need the most help, as cost of living will likely be a major pressure point in 2022, said party chief Pritam Singh.The party will also expand or launch community schemes such as a bursary for primary school pupils and a subsidy scheme for seniors living alone, said Singh in his second New Year message since becoming Leader of the Opposition.

He said that cost of living will likely be a concern for many Singaporean households, particularly low- to middle-income families, and “most acutely, those with both young children and aged parents to care for”.