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President gives nod to additional S$2b in Covid support

Noting that rate of vaccination is critical to combat pandemic, Madam Halimah strongly urges those who have not yet received their jabs to do so

Published Thu, Aug 19, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    PRESIDENT Halimah Yacob has given the go-ahead to fund more than S$2 billion in additional support to cushion the impact of Covid-19 on Singaporeans and businesses.

    She gave her assent to the FY2021 Supplementary Supply Bill on Thursday, a move which formally authorises and provides for the support measures announced by the government in July.

    Singapore Budget 2021Covid-19

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