4G ministers to engage Singaporeans in six areas to get views, update policies

Called Forward Singapore, it seeks to understand citizens' concerns, listen to their feedback, explore various policy trade-offs and update policies, so that Singapore society remains united amidst future challenges.

The Empower pillar will be led by Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, National Trades Union Congress Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng and Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Sustainability and the Environment Koh Poh Koon. It aims to equip every Singaporean with the opportunity to thrive, grow and realise their aspirations, regardless of their starting point in life.

National Development Minister Desmond Lee, Transport Minister S. Iswaran, Communications and Information Minister Jospehine Teo and Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development Sim Ann will lead the Build pillar. This pillar aims to foster a more sustainable way of life that stewards Singapore's resources responsibly for future generations.

The ministries said the year-long exercise will build on the ideas gathered and partnerships built across various previous engagements in recent years, including the Singapore Together Emerging Stronger Conversations, the Conversations on Women's Development, and the Long-Term Plan Review, among others.

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[3] estate duty tax. Those who pay S$2m, there will be no need to declare the estates of the deceased person; Place the money in an Education Fund to provide & fund resources for pre-school education of children from the lower-income groups; & give bursaries to average students.

[2] a mortgage tax on the rich using their stocks, shares and properties as collaterals to borrow money to invest on other things, and not on the purchase of the same property; Another from of wealth tax on the rich.

Please consider the following: [1] a 3% Sales Tax on expensive things [not on services, not F&B] with retail price of S$1000 for each item purchased; It is a form of wealth tax;

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First, do not be held hostage by rising LNG prices. We must end the importing of LNG to generate our electricity by replacing it with renewal energy now, not 2030, or 2050.If we have the answers by 2030 or 2050, please bring the solutions forward to end our reliance on LNG now.

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