OVER the past week, we have heard some dynamic debates in Parliament on President Halimah Yacob’s address, which emphasised the need to step up support for the disadvantaged and vulnerable segments in our society, among other priorities. From establishing an official poverty line to enhancing employment support, Members of Parliament have come forward with various proposals to empower workers to improve their lives. But to truly uplift our society, we need to bolster not just individual workers, but also their families.

The answer to this may come from the reimagination of a familiar policy – the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS).

Reimagining a household-based WIS