Parliament: Tiered pricing for utilities and nationalising public transport among WP’s proposals to ease costs of living

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SINGAPORE — Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday (Nov 7) debated for about seven hours on how to ease cost-of-living pressures on Singaporeans in areas such as utilities, transportation and housing, before the House eventually approved an amended motion on the issue.

Acting Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh speaking during the debate on Nov 7, 2023.

Members of Parliament on Tuesday debated for over seven hours on how to ease cost-of-living pressures on SingaporeansWP MPs proposed ideas such as a multi-tier utilities pricing system, deferring of Goods and Services Tax and nationalising the public transport systemThe House eventually approved an amended motion proposed by a People's Action Party MPWe know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with TODAY to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.

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