Singapore adjusts public policies and other policies

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on the evening of the 18th that he will carry out policy adjustments in various areas such as public health insurance to help the low-income groups cope with the pressure of life. In particular, the public health insurance plan of the nature of serious illness insurance will cover all the people for life. Direction to advance.

Lee Hsien Loong said at the annual National Day People’s Congress that the “Health Insurance Plan” will be upgraded to a lifelong health insurance plan, with the age limit of 90 years old until the cancellation. At the same time, the "health insurance plan" will also be universalized. All Singaporeans, whether or not they have a disease, can join and can't withdraw.

Lee Hsien Loong said that this will mean that the premium will increase accordingly, but the government will provide subsidies for those who cannot afford it and help them pay premiums. The older generation of Singaporeans pays a lot for the establishment of Singapore and they will receive a lifetime premium allowance under a special plan.

In addition, the social security assistance plan that was relaunched last year will also be adjusted again. The age limit for applicants whose age must be above 40 years old will also be cancelled.

Lee Hsien Loong said that he hopes that the adjusted policy will help poor families, especially older Singaporeans, to help them solve their most concerned medical expenses and reduce their burden.

The Singaporean government has always pursued the principles of governance that have been called "does not support lazy people." However, while ensuring high efficiency and continuous growth, this policy also exerts more pressure on the bottom and other vulnerable groups. The Singapore government has gradually begun to adjust some policies before and after the election in 2011 to alleviate the pressure on the low-income groups, the bottom of society, and the elderly.

Lee Hsien Loong also announced that in the future, a fourth runway and a new air force base will be built near Changi Airport in the east, and the air base near the southern downtown area will be relocated to Changi; the height restrictions in certain areas of the downtown area will also be lifted; The container terminal near the downtown area will also be relocated to the western area of ​​Tuas to free up large areas of land and build a brand new city in Surabaya.