Yahoo Poll: Which aspect of Budget 2019 affects you the most?

Yahoo News Singapore

19 February 2019 at 6:00 pm

Tuesday’s Budget 2019 announcement contained a diverse collection of proposals.

There were support packages and tax reliefs aplenty – such as the Merdeka Generation Fund and Bicentennial Bonus – as well as reduced allowances on duty-free shopping and extra penalties on diesel fuel.

Which of these Budget proposals affects you the most? Have your say in our poll and leave a comment below.

Budget 2019: $6.1B Merdeka Generation Package to benefit almost 500,000 Singaporeans

Budget 2019: Smaller allowances for duty-free alcohol and GST relief for goods bought overseas

Budget 2019: $5.1B to be set aside for long-term care of Singaporeans

Budget 2019: Government to tighten workforce quota for services sector from 2020

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