Letter to the Editor: Gov’t can certainly afford to spend a bit more than just CDC $100 vouchers to help S’pore citizens

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I refer to the article, ‘Eggs are not expensive, if you compare to pm salary most expensive in the world’ — Netizens express concern over high food prices by Ms Anna Maria Romero

While I understand that supply chain problems affected the prices of goods including eggs, the war in Ukraine does not help.

However, the government should do more than just bring forward the distribution of the $100 vouchers. Set aside a separate budget to alleviate the problems faced by citizens. Call it “We are with you” budget or any other name; it doesn’t matter – so long, help is disbursed.

I don’t think citizens are asking for unreasonable amounts, but enough to mitigate (one of the government’s favourite words) the rising cost of living.

Japan is spending billions to help its citizens cope with the cost of living expenses. Singapore is not bankrupt like Sri Lanka. We can certainly afford to spend a bit more to help all citizens.

Patrick

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