GST increase = Help the poor?

Rock^Star SG

Has the govt outlined any concrete plans yet?

Do update me as I have not been Singapore for some time.

4getmenot SG

the templates are not ready yet..but stay tune... Mr. Green

ditzy SG

The extra revenue will go towards funding that gst offset package you'll get for the next 4 years, in addition to the pay increase of civil servants and ministers which will motivate them to do a better job serving the country's people. Laughing

ditzy SG

I meant to say pay them more so they don't become corrupt. Laughing

Rock^Star SG

I heard about GST going into workfare bonuses. Any idea on the details???

Rock^Star SG

Nothing? Rolling Eyes

rane SG

oops, side track a little. out of curiosity, are you posted overseas, have migrated overseas or you are on "World tour concerts" with your rock band? Laughing

Rock^Star SG

Hmm......I wouldn't leave this country just because I disagree with the governance. Laughing

This is my home......

ditzy SG

Since it is your home, accept whatever it throws at you. Laughing

Your_Father SG

Steady la brother!

LinYu SG

there is no need for that as Singaporeans are no fool also.
price of kopi raise liao
price of stamps raise liao
price of hawkers food raise liao

and some have clearly stated that it's because of GST
only the consumer are the receiving end Sad Sad Sad

Your_Father SG

egg price up
condense milk price up
sugar price up

club18 SG

u forgot..
price of milk also rise.
Laughing

LinYu SG

my mppl must seriously "BELIEVE" what the gahmen say. GST increase is to help the POOR Laughing

Rock^Star SG

Is that how you approach life? I feel sorry for you.

rane SG

So, so . . . . . . don't complain of the constant rise of the living cost, serve NS and so on, accept whatever that comes your way, ha ha!!!

Rock^Star SG

FACT SHEET ON WORKFARE BONUS SCHEME (WBS) 2007

The amount of Workfare Bonus is based on the worker's average monthly income for the period worked in the year.

Average Monthly Income ---> Bonus to be paid*

$400 and below ---> 1.5 months salary, or $75, whichever is higher

Above $400 to $900 ---> $600

Above $900 to $1,200 ---> $400

Above $1,200 to $1,500 ---> $200

http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/press_room/press_releases/2007/20070130-declarations.html#Factsheet

1) Is the money distributed (per year) helpful?

2) The above is pre-GST hike. There are no improvements mentioned for post-GST hike.

de_middle SG

Laughing

ShutterBug SG

Originally posted by Rock^Star:
[b]FACT SHEET ON WORKFARE BONUS SCHEME (WBS) 2007

The amount of Workfare Bonus is based on the worker's average monthly income for the period worked in the year.

Average Monthly Income ---> Bonus to be paid*

$400 and below ---> 1.5 months salary, or $75, whichever is higher

Above $400 to $900 ---> $600

Above $900 to $1,200 ---> $400

Above $1,200 to $1,500 ---> $200

http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/press_room/press_releases/2007/20070130-declarations.html#Factsheet

1) Is the money distributed (per year) helpful?

2) The above is pre-GST hike. There are no improvements mentioned for post-GST hike.

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It is at best, a Token Action to show the world they "care"...

It's like: "..here's a 1 litter bottle of Ice Cold mineral water for you to take along your journey across the Sahara desert..."

darkhour SG

increase in tax is a way to redistribute income n reduce income disparity...like the richer use more products n spend more n gst n stuff...but this is provided the govt spend the xtra money on helping the population loh...

as for price increase...as economy becomes better, bound to haf inflation...if inflation is single digit% inflation then its healthy growth...all economies haf to go thru one, if u wan the economy to b better...