NDR 2026: 7 key takeaways – more childcare leave, higher income ceilings for BTO flats
Nothing matters more than helping families thrive, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his 2026 National Day Rally speech.
1. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the importance of families thriving during the 2026 National Day Rally speech.
2. A new SG Child Support Package will provide every Singaporean child with nearly S$70,000 (US$55,140) from birth to the age of 17.
3. The Child Development Account (CDA) will offer co-matching support for top-ups and child credits, along with a S$10,000 top-up when the child turns 17.
4. A new childcare leave scheme will allow working parents with children under 12 to take more time off work, with varying days off based on the number of children.
5. Monthly fees for full-day childcare and infant care at government-supported preschools will drop significantly, starting from 2028 and reaching target levels by 2030.
6. Income ceilings for buying a new HDB flat, getting an HDB loan, or obtaining a Central Provident Fund Housing Grant for a resale flat will be raised, with specific increases for BTO flats and executive condominiums.
7. The government will increase the number of dialect film screenings in cinemas, removing the cap and allowing free-to-air broadcasts to showcase more diverse content.
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