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From what people want and expect to the actual budget statement by Second Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, 938LIVE brings you reactions from members of parliament, experts, union leaders and man in the street.
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Pre-Budget : The Debate Proper
After all the goodies, or lack thereof, have been doled out in tomorrow's Budget announcement, don't sit back just yet. There could be more to come, and not just in monetary terms, but possiblely policy changes that could affect the way Singaporeans work, live and learn. 938LIVE's Geraldine Soh quizzes academics for possible debate topics during the budget session.
Duration: 6 mins 19 secs |
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Pre-Budget : Economists Predicts
If last year’s Budget was heartwarming, this year’s expected to be amply generous. Having added nearly $1 billion in additional GST collection because of the 2 percentage points hike last July to its coffers and counting, and having exercised extreme fiscal prudence, everyone has reason to believe a whole slew of financial help measures is on the cards. The question is where, how and to what extent. 938LIVE's Geraldine Soh asks two economists for their views in the pre-budget debate series.
Duration: 6 mins 31 secs |
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Pre-Budget: Taxes Changes
Tax specialists say this year's Budget will likely focus on helping the lower-income deal with the rising cost of living. But they're hoping that the government would make the tax burden lighter for the often-squeezed tax-paying middle-middle income class. They also tell 938LIVE's Yasmine Yahya they hope to see measures to keep Singapore's business climate competitive.
Duration: 6 mins 38 secs |
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Pre-Budget : Wishing and Hoping
Compared with elsewhere, Singapore maybe better off despite higher living costs. But if online forums are any indication, such arguments have less resonance than the fact that the bottle of soya sauce now costs more than it used to. While residents have yet to ask for direct handouts to offset higher bills, MPs and their helpers at the meet-the-people sessions tell 938LIVE's Geraldine Soh the problem is manifesting itself in other ways. And they suggest solutions that don't involve dipping into government coffers in this pre-budget debate series.
Duration: 5 mins 57 secs |
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Pre-Budget : Helping individuals and businesses cope with higher costs
Singaporeans can expect a government budget this Friday that has a particular focus on helping individuals and businesses to cope with higher costs. The consensus of economists that 938LIVE spoke to, is that the government is going to be in a generous mood, given the record surplus it has achieved. 938LIVE's Jonathan Peeris asks the experts what they'll be looking out for come Budget Day.
Duration: 4 mins 20 secs |
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