Budget 2024: More support for older Singaporeans to help meet retirement needs
The S$8.2 billion Majulah Package will benefit 1.6 million Singaporeans
S$3.5 billion set aside to help seniors age well
Enhanced schemes to help low-income seniors
AROUND 1.6 million Singaporeans born in 1973 and earlier will get more help to boost their retirement savings, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Feb 16).
Under the Majulah Package, which was announced at last year’s National Day Rally, working seniors will receive a yearly Central Provident Fund (CPF) bonus of up to S$1,000. Singaporeans who have not met the basic retirement sum will also receive a one-time bonus of S$1,000 to S$1,500.
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