With Singapore heading to the polls on July 10, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned yesterday that the country has not yet felt the full economic fallout from Covid-19. Addressing the nation in a live telecast, he said the virus has taken a heavy toll on livelihoods, and...
Nomination Day will be next Tuesday, with the minimum nine days of campaigning before Cooling-off Day on July 9. Polling Day, a Friday, will be a public holiday.
He said he had to be certain of two things before deciding to proceed with the election amid the Covid-19 pandemic."With our arrangements and precautions in place, I am confident we can hold a proper and safe election," he said. The battle between the ruling People's Action Party and various opposition parties for the 93 seats in 17 group representation constituencies and 14 single-member constituencies will be waged in unusual circumstances amid Covid-19.
"On the economic front, the National Jobs Council will create jobs and training places. Businesses, workers and families will receive help and support."While noting that unemployment will go up, he said:"But we are determined to save as many jobs as we can, and create new jobs too."That is how we can keep our capabilities and livelihoods intact through the storm, and pick up again when the sun shines once more.
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