Wealthy Spore state subjects citizens to extreme poverty

qpicanto SG

World Bank Group defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$ (PPP) 1 per day, and moderate poverty as less than $2 a day.

The Singapore state give out a mere S$290/- a month to the needy subjecting them to poverty and hardship.

laurence82 SG

With increase in GST to 'help the poor', i believe this $290 will be raised?

But I am not surprised if its not

eagle SG

World Bank Group defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$ (PPP) 1 per day, and moderate poverty as less than $2 a day.

The Singapore state give out a mere S$290/- a month to the needy subjecting them to poverty and hardship.

Means S'pore gives out US$4.50 a day to the needy.

And your reasoning is flawed... If they are already considered "needy", they are already in poverty and hardship. The state does not subject them to poverty and hardship by your argument.

Trump_Card SG

With increase in GST to 'help the poor', i believe this $290 will be raised?

But I am not surprised if its not

Dr V : "How much do you want ? Do you want three meals in a hawker center , food court or restaurant ? "

laurence82 SG

Let them eat cake!

Marie Antoinette, who was rumoured to say this, was executed by the revolutionaries after the French Revolution