{
  "id": 727394,
  "title": "More than 2.4 million Singaporeans to receive up to S$600 to ease rising costs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/more-than-2-4-million-singaporeans-to-receive-up-to-s-600-to-ease",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-13T03:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/world/126126/more-than-2.4-million-singaporeans-to-receive-up-to-s600-to-ease-rising-costs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a move to alleviate the burden of rising living and energy costs, the Singapore government announced that more than 2.4 million Singaporeans will receive a one-off cash payout of up to S$600 beginning September 9. This Cost-of-Living Special Payment is part of a comprehensive S$1 billion support package aimed at households and businesses grappling with the impact of higher prices. Eligible recipients must be Singapore citizens aged 21 or above, earning no more than S$100,000 in the 2025 tax year, and owning no more than one property. The payout varies based on the annual value of the recipient's home, with lower-value homes and lower incomes receiving higher payments. To ensure timely delivery, eligible citizens are urged to link their NRIC to PayNow by August 30. The Ministry of Finance will notify eligible recipients via SMS and letter before and after their payments are credited. The government warns against scams, emphasizing that any official communication will only discuss benefits and will not request personal or financial information.",
  "summary": "The Singapore government has announced a Cost-of-Living Special Payment, providing over 2.4 million eligible Singaporeans with a one-off cash payout of up to S$600. The payout, set to be distributed starting September 9, aims to help households cope with rising living and energy costs. Eligible recipients must be Singapore citizens aged 21 or older, with an assessable income of no more than S$100,000 for the 2025 year of assessment and own no more than one property. The payment ranges from S$400 to S$600, depending on the annual value of the recipient's home. The government encourages eligible citizens to link their NRIC to PayNow by August 30 to receive the payment earlier, with alternative payment methods available for those who do not. The announcement comes as part of a broader S$1 billion support package aimed at assisting households and businesses affected by the higher costs.",
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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."
}