{
  "id": 19786386,
  "title": "'A patch, not a permanent solution': Jamus Lim calls for better long-term support for Singaporeans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/a-patch-not-a-permanent-solution-jamus-lim-calls-for-better-long-term",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T09:00:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/a-patch-not-a-permanent-solution-jamus-lim-calls-for-better-long-term-support-for-singaporeans"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singaporean MP Jamus Lim, representing the Workers' Party, has called for improved long-term support for his constituents in his latest social media post. In a post dated Nov 13, he touched upon two key issues: aging infrastructure and the challenges faced by older individuals. As he conducted house visits across Sengkang, Lim observed the need for regular maintenance and upgrades, especially in the older clusters. Recent repair and redecoration (R&R) works were acknowledged, but a complete elevator replacement in the pipeline is set to commence in the first half of 2027.\n\nLim expressed concern over the \"unacceptably high\" frequency of elevator breakdowns despite Town Council efforts to enhance the system. Furthermore, he highlighted the challenges faced by residents in coping with the rising costs of living, even as their Central Provident Fund (CPF) payouts have not kept pace with inflation. Lim noted that while vouchers and cash support help, they remain a temporary solution rather than a permanent one.\n\nThe MP also discussed retirement concerns, pointing out that CPF returns have not kept pace with inflation, and suggested that more of the risk spread currently enjoyed by sovereign wealth funds for managing CPF-collateralized Singapore Savings Bonds (SSGS) should be made available to CPF account holders. Lim emphasized that the issue of longer retirements will become increasingly important as Singapore's population grows older, and the Workers' Party will continue to push for evidence-based policies to address this transition.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: In a social media post on Friday (Nov 13), Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Jamus Lim wrote about his most recent house visits at Anchorvale, the ward he’s been representing since 2020, which is something he regularly does. In particular, he addressed two challenges related to the passage of time: ageing infrastructure and individuals getting older, since Assoc Prof Lim’s latest…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}