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Jurong residents petition MP for reforms to strengthen Singapore’s social safety nets
Three residents from Jurong GRC submitted a petition to MP Xie Yao Quan, urging stronger social safety nets. The petition highlighted issues such as rising costs, inadequate healthcare access, and insufficient financial support for vulnerable groups, calling for urgent reforms to alleviate poverty.
Published
7 hours ago
on
7 February 2025
By
Yustika

Singapore: Three residents from Jurong GRC came together to present a petition to Member of Parliament Xie Yao Quan on 16 December 2024, urging the government to strengthen the social safety nets for vulnerable members of their community.
In a discussion with We Support Us Singapore, a group dedicated to fighting poverty, the residents shared their personal experiences of how their neighbours, particularly the elderly, are struggling in the face of financial hardship.
One resident explained that her decision to sign the petition was driven by a need for more government support, especially to address the financial difficulties faced by families like hers.
She also expressed concern for elderly neighbours who live alone and may die without anyone knowing, as many seniors are too fearful to seek help from the government.
A second resident highlighted the difficulties elderly people face when trying to access support services.
Many elderly citizens, particularly those with limited mobility, must travel to the Social Service Office (SSO) at Jurong East for assistance, which can be a significant burden.
He suggested that SSO officers should be sent to elderly residents’ homes to assess their financial situations and offer assistance, such as monthly financial support and food supplies, to ensure their well-being.
A third resident spoke about the often-overlooked struggles of single individuals or those with complicated life situations.