Govt 'will not hesitate' to give more inflation-related help to businesses, workers

Trade and industry minister also touches on ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and impact on the economy

Tessa Oh

Published Tue, Mar 1, 2022 · 05:50 AM

Singapore Parliament

Sinagpore

SINGAPORE'S government will not hesitate to give more inflation-related help if needed, said Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong said in Parliament on Monday (Feb 28).

He was speaking on the first day of the Budget debate, which saw 24 Members of Parliament (MPs) raise concerns ranging from rising costs to climate change.