Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's first Budget statement as prime minister will focus on key concerns such as the rising cost of living and job security. The 2025 Budget will be delivered in Parliament on February 18th with live coverage on television, radio, and online platforms. Public consultations are ongoing to gather views and suggestions from Singaporeans.
Job security and the cost of living are among concerns that will likely be addressed in PM Lawrence Wong ’s first Budget statement as prime minister. - ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
There will be live television and radio coverage of the Budget statement. A link to a live webcast of the delivery will be available on the Singapore Budget website. The complete Budget statement will be available on the Singapore Budget website after it has been delivered, said the Finance Ministry on Dec 27.
In a Nov 8 press conference, PM Wong, who is also Finance Minister, said that preparations for Budget 2025 had begun and outlined four broad themes that will be covered in consultation sessions with the public.
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