06 April 2020 – Govt announces “Solidarity Budget” to provide wage support and economic relief

Type of Intervention: Financial Support, Stimulus
Sectors Involved: Finance/Economy
Intervention Categories: Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: DPM Heng Swee Keat

Overview: Budget stimulus to support citizens and businesses during COVID
Full details here: https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/ministerial-statement-on-singapore-solidarity-budget

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Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Advice of EXTERNAL group of non-academics (e.g. business or community leaders), considered a necessary social support for residents and businesses
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government, National – other
Evidence/Justification: economic challenges resulting from covid