Over 1,000 inputs on Budget 2014 have been received by government feedback unit REACH through its various platforms. Over half of the feedback was about initiatives announced to build a fair and equitable society.
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SINGAPORE: Over 1,000 inputs on Budget 2014 have been received by government feedback unit REACH through its various platforms.
Over half of the feedback was about initiatives announced to build a fair and equitable society, such as the S$8-billion Pioneer Generation Package, healthcare affordability issues and help for older workers.
REACH Chairman Amy Khor led an online chat session about the Budget on Sunday.
She said overall, while there was broad and strong support for the Budget, some had concerns, such as if higher social spending by the government will lead to higher taxes in future.
Dr Khor said others had lauded the fact that funds for the Pioneer Generation Package were set aside upfront so that the burden will not fall on the younger generation of taxpayers.
She said people have asked for more flexible usage of Medisave, the national medical savings scheme, and added that those among the pioneer generation who needed less healthcare support have requested for more perks.
Dr Khor said: “For the healthier pioneers, for instance, some have asked that perhaps we should also look at maybe rebates for transport for the pioneer members, some discounts in terms of community activities they participate in, and if we could also encourage companies, for instance, cinema operators, as well as recreational operators, to give some discount for pioneers.”
She said REACH will continue with efforts to help the older generation understand how they stand to benefit under Budget 2014.
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REACH receives feedback on Budget
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