Ministerial statement by Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong in Parliament on 28 August 2003

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• National Day Rally 2003

HELP MEASURES FOR SINGAPOREANS AND BUSINESSES

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30 August 2003

• Demand for smaller resale HDB flats expected to pick up after CPF cuts
• Singaporeans make adjustments to CPF changes

29 August 2003

• S$1b package to help Singaporeans with CPF changes and boost businesses
• Singapore government sets aside $1 billion in relief measures (RSI)
• $132 million package to help Singaporeans cope with CPF changes
• Government gives S$122m aid to tourism and transport sectors
• New 'Cut Waste Panel' in Civil Service to reduce costs and red tape
• Deficit likely to hit $2.3b this year, next year even larger, says DPM Lee
• MPs welcome initiative to set up 'Cut Waste Panel' in Civil Service
• Singapore to run a much bigger budget deficit this year: DPM Lee
• Construction industry gets S$600m boost as govt brings forward projects
• Singapore unveils measures to help SMEs lower business costs
• Retailers anxious that consumers may cut back on spending after CPF cut
• Beyond the numbers: CPF changes more than just about cutting wage costs (TODAY)

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