GE2020: ‘Substantial’ government spending needed to combat COVID-19 economic fallout, says Reform Party

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SINGAPORE: The Reform Party (RP) wants to see “substantial government spending” to combat the immediate economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 ...

SINGAPORE: The Reform Party wants to see “substantial government spending” to combat the immediate economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to effect “lasting change” in the country’s economic model.

Singapore is facing its “worst economic crisis since independence”, he said, adding that many have lost their jobs and businesses. He warned that there could be “more job losses to come”.“The Government has dropped the ball on this one, but we can recover,” he said. As for why the party is standing in this election, Mr Yeo said that publicly serving Singaporeans is the “highest patriotic duty”.

 

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