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Reality bites: should Singapore spend more to curb rising costs?
As inflation weighs heavily on young families and older citizens alike, observers argue Singaporeans need more than just short-term relief
As
Singapore grapples with rising living costs, growing discontent sweeping through society – from young couples to seniors – is set to be a major pain point for the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) as it gears up for the next general election.
While newly minted Prime Minister
Lawrence Wong has acknowledged awareness of the issue, observers say the real test will be ensuring that as few residents as possible feel left out in the cold.
The PAP government’s approach to addressing rising cost of living pressures often relies on superficial measures rather than structural change, much like giving patients sugar cubes instead of treating the underlying disease,” said Kenneth Paul Tan, a professor of politics, film and cultural studies at Hong Kong Baptist University.
While the government has started to explore progressive policies on housing and expanding social safety nets, Tan argues that true reform requires “substantial political courage” and genuine public support.