NDR 2026: PM Wong announces major reset in family support
He also outlines bold long-term plans, like merging of outer islands, to keep S’pore relevant, resilient.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a major shift in how the country supports families in his third National Day Rally speech. The government will provide parents with more childcare leave, greater financial support, and lower preschool fees. Working parents will receive 8 to 12 days of childcare leave, based on the number of children aged 12 and under.
Every child will get nearly $70,000 in direct financial support, while full-day childcare fees will be reduced to $150 per month by 2030. Housing measures include raising the income ceiling for Build-to-Order flats to $16,000 and $18,000 for executive condominiums. These changes aim to support families consistently throughout their journey of raising children.
The government's priority is to "steady the ship" and provide families with support and confidence for the future.
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