GE2025: PSP's proposals tap valid cost-of-living concerns but PAP must be objective about policy impact, says Desmond Lee

GE2025: PSP's proposals tap valid cost-of-living concerns but PAP must be objective about policy impact, says Desmond Lee

National Development Minister Desmond Lee also says no scheme or policy is “perfect” and as a proactive PAP government, its responsibility is to ensure that policies reflect the needs of the people.

More, better support schemes on the cards if PAP team elected in West Coast-Jurong West: Desmond Lee

He also addressed opposition criticism that the PAP risks groupthink, as well as their calls for GST to be reduced. Read more at straitstimes.com.

GE2025 : Removing GST from essentials and medical care long overdue

The PAP clams that this is to complex to be done but almost every other country that has GST or sales tax are able to do this The PAP govt claims it wants to relieve Singaporeans of high cost of living.l this claim is not credible if they do not take action.

PAP's Desmond Lee responds to opposition's calls for GST exemption, says 'we want to make it progressive'

National Development Minister Desmond Lee has refuted proposals set forward by several opposition parties to lower the GST rate and provide exemptions on basic necessities, saying that GST needs to remain a progressive tax. Other examples of progressive taxes include income tax and stamp duty. Speaking at a doorstop interview at the People's Action Party (PAP) Boon Lay branch on Friday (April 25), Lee fielded a question regarding cost-of-living …