Press Release

2020 Budget Statement to be delivered on Tuesday, 18 February 2020, at 3.00pm

Singapore’s FY2020 Budget Statement will be delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat, on Tuesday, 18 February 2020 at 3.00pm in Parliament.

2. A ‘live’ webcast of the Budget Speech will be available on the Singapore Budget website (www.singaporebudget.gov.sg). The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is also partnering the Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) to provide simultaneous sign language interpretation of the Budget Speech on the Singapore Budget website.

3. There will be real-time updates of key announcements from the Budget Speech on the MOF Facebook page (www.facebook.com/MOFsg) and on the MOF Twitter account (www.twitter.com/MOFsg).

4. The Budget Speech will be broadcast 'live' on CNA and CNA938, on the CNA website (www.channelnewsasia.com) and on MediaCorp’s meWATCH interactive service (www.mewatch.sg).

5. The public may visit the Singapore Budget website and subscribe to receive the full Budget Statement via email after it has been delivered. This service will be available for sign- ups until 2.00pm on Friday, 14 February 2020. Budget updates are also available via MOF’s WhatsApp and Telegram channels. Sign-up details can be obtained from Singapore Budget website (www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget_2020/subscription)

Feedback on FY2020 Budget Statement

6. Following the delivery of the FY2020 Budget Statement on 18 February 2020, the public can submit their views on the Budget through various feedback channels. These channels include:

Feedback Channel Website Address Singapore Budget Website www.singaporebudget.gov.sg REACH Budget Microsite www.reach.gov.sg/budget2020 REACH Singapore Facebook www.facebook.com/REACHSingapore

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REACH Singapore Instagram www.instagram/reachsg

REACH Singapore Feedback www.reach.gov.sg/about-us/contact-us/feedback-form Form

7. In addition, REACH will hold Listening Points across Singapore to gather views on the Budget. All the Listening Points are easily accessible, and comprise open booths for Singaporeans to give their feedback in person. The date, time and venue of the Listening Points can also be found in Annex A.

8. The People’s Association (PA) and its grassroots organisations will be organising post- Budget dialogues and chit-chat sessions to engage residents on Budget 2020 measures. Residents who are interested to attend the community post-Budget dialogues or chit-chat sessions can register their interest with the PA Contact Centre at 6344 8222, or register at www.go.gov.sg/postbudget.

9. In view of the evolving novel coronavirus situation, post-Budget outreach and engagement plans may be adjusted to ensure public health. Updates will be posted by MOF, REACH and PA on the websites or their social media channels.

Issued by: Ministry of Finance, REACH and People’s Association Singapore 10 February 2020

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For media enquiries, please contact:

Ministry of Finance REACH People’s Association Name: Ms Karen Kwan Name: Ms Nur Shahirah Ms Valerie Yek Tel: 6332 6354 Tel: 9185 3494 Tel: 81139770 Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

About Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance aims to advance the well-being and development of Singapore through Finance. The Ministry strives to achieve a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies, foster a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise, ensure prudent investment of the Government's reserves and other public funds, and sets policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation.

We achieve this together with our departments (Accountant-General’s Department, Singapore Customs and Vital), and statutory boards/bodies (Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, Tote Board and Singapore Accountancy Commission).

For more information, please visit www.mof.gov.sg.

Follow MOF on facebook.com/MOFsg and twitter.com/MOFsg.

About REACH

REACH is the national feedback and engagement unit under the Ministry of Communications and Information. Our mission is to connect Singaporeans to the Government through feedback and engagement on national issues.

For more information, please visit www.reach.gov.sg.

About People’s Association

The People’s Association (PA) is a statutory board established on 1 July 1960 to promote racial harmony and social cohesion, and to act as a bridge between the Government and the people. We offer a wide range of community programmes and volunteering opportunities for Singaporeans from all walks of life. Our network includes more than 1,800 grassroots organisations (GROs), over 100 Community Clubs, five Community Development Councils, National Community Leadership Institute and PAssion WaVe. More information at www.pa.gov.sg.

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ANNEX A Date Event REACH Listening Points

24 February 2020 (Monday) ITE College West 11.00am – 2.00pm

26 February 2020 (Wednesday) Paya Lebar Square 5.00pm – 8.00pm

27 February 2020 (Thursday) NTU 11.00am – 2.00pm

29 February 2020 (Saturday) Waterway Point 11.00am – 2.00pm

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