Singaporeans label cost-of-living vouchers ‘band-aid’ solution

While government-issued vouchers have been welcomed, many Singaporeans believe more comprehensive action is needed to tackle rising prices and living expenses instead of short-term relief, according to online comments.

Around 1.4 million Singaporean households will each receive SGD500 (US$394) in Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers this year, which can be used at heartland merchants, hawkers and supermarkets, according to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.