‘Baby Bonus’ comes early


Parents will receive more funds in their newborns’ Child Development Account (CDA) earlier, with the increased Baby Bonus benefits being given out ahead of schedule.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah said on Friday that parents of babies born on or after Feb 14 can expect to get the funds from August, earlier than in early 2024 as initially planned.

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