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GE2025: Workers' Party calls for GST exemptions, minimum wage and wealth tax in wide-ranging manifesto

 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapor...042025_cna

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Workers' Party Unveils GE2025 Manifesto
 
Title: GE2025: Workers' Party calls for GST exemptions, minimum wage and wealth tax in wide-ranging manifesto
 
Source: Channel News Asia, Published: 2025-04-17 04:50:00
 
Author: Not Specified
 
Article Summary:
 
Theme: The Workers' Party (WP) of Singapore has released its manifesto for the upcoming general election in May 2025.
 
Core Points:
 
- The manifesto, titled "Working for Singapore," includes 125 policy proposals across five sections.
 
- Key proposals include calls for GST exemptions, a minimum wage, and a wealth tax.
 
- The WP also advocates for issues of accountability and democracy, including abolishing the office of Mayor, repealing the Internal Security Act, and introducing a freedom of information act.
 
Phenomenon:
 
- The WP's manifesto comes days after the dates for Nomination Day and Polling Day were announced as April 23 and May 3, respectively.
 
- The party has also highlighted 15 policies it claims it advocated for and which were later adopted by the government, showcasing its impact on policymaking.
 
Additional Information:
 
- The WP, Singapore's largest opposition party, seeks to highlight its role as a "loyal opposition" that works in the interests of the country.
 
- The manifesto reflects the WP's focus on addressing affordability, cost of living concerns, economic growth, inclusion, and equality.
 
- The party's campaign slogan is "working for Singapore," reflecting its commitment to addressing the concerns of Singaporeans.

[Ola]

PAP collect so much GST every year

But never once told us how much is used for which specific area to help the poor

Another news said these Election Ang Baos are from Temasek

Post Pandemic-



Pre- Pandemic-

[Wy:Nox]

I find it ridiculous when they claim it is difficult to implement wealth tax. Babies should be Babies and take baby steps by first implementing property tax on all foreigners and COE for all additional cars in the same family address.

[red3]

Nooooo noo more tax

It's very cham a newborn arrive and get tagged to a minimum cpf sum owed

[Talent]

Because of gst
We get alot of free money from gov