S$800m Covid-19 aid package for firms and individuals

Singapore

THE government will enhance its support measures to the tune of S$800 million to help companies and individuals during the current Phase 2 (Heightened Alert), said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday.

This move comes about two weeks after further restrictions - including a ban on dining-in and reducing the permissible size of group gatherings from five to two people - were made to curb the spread of Covid-19, and after engaging workers, unionists and business leaders to get their feedback and hear their concerns.