Cost-of-living support, jobs remain national priorities: PM Wong

The government will work with unions to help displaced workers.

Singapore will continue to address cost-of-living pressures, improve employment opportunities, and strengthen support across different life stages, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on 25 October.

At the People's Action Party conference, Wong acknowledged that whilst some sectors are performing well, others face challenges, with lower-wage workers struggling to keep up with rising costs.

Singaporeans in their 40s and 50s who lose their jobs also worry about finding new employment, he added.

Wong said the government will continue working with the National Trades Union Congress and unions to help displaced workers adapt to change and return to employment.

The government will also strengthen support for families and seniors, following the announcement of additional measures for families with children during this year's National Day Rally.

“But please understand, I cannot announce everything in one speech. So there's much more to come, and we have a full agenda in this term of government,” he added.

Wong also highlighted cross-border challenges such as online scams and transboundary haze, which require cooperation with other countries. “But that does not mean we stand by and do nothing.”

“We are doing everything we can within our power to protect Singaporeans, strengthen our own response and work with our partners to tackle these problems at source,” he added.

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