National Day Rally: 8 things to know, from more childcare leave to higher BTO income ceiling
Supporting families and adapting to AI disruptions were among the key focuses of the speech
National Day Rally 2023 featured Prime Minister Lawrence Wong outlining key policies and initiatives for Singapore's future. Wong emphasized supporting families through increased childcare leave and the expansion of the SG Child Support package, which would provide financial assistance to Singaporean families with newborns and young children.
The income ceiling for Build-to-Order flats and executive condominiums would be raised to accommodate more couples marrying later and earning higher incomes, ensuring continued access to subsidised public housing. Wong also discussed plans to consolidate a cluster of islands south of Jurong Island into a larger island, intended to support new industries such as advanced manufacturing.
Discussions on undersea tunnels connecting Pulau Tekong to the mainland were ongoing, with 500 hectares of reclaimed land from Tekong potentially available for civilian use. Wong acknowledged the challenges of policing supply chains as Singapore serves as a major re-export and transshipment hub, and reiterated the government's commitment to engaging with the US on trade issues, including those related to forced labour and rerouting of goods.
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