3.2 Live Lesson of Singapore Budget 2023 by Padlet Humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od en-us 2023-03-23 08:20:56 UTC 2023-03-24 00:46:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Routines when giving your responses: ABC pad_humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467705 1. Always type your name at the top of your post.
2. Be respectful and constructive.
3. Check your response before posting.]]> 2023-03-23 08:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467705 Group Activity 1: Kahoot Quiz pad_humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467707 1 representative per group to login to www.kahoot.it

Key in the game pin given by your teacher.


]]> 2023-03-23 08:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467707 Group Activity 2: Perspective Taking pad_humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467708 Based on the group assigned to you, what are some current issues that Singaporeans face?

Consider the following questions in your discussion:

  • What do you normally spend most of your money on?
  • How much are you able to save monthly?
  • What are some struggles that you face in your daily life?
  • Is there anything you feel the government can / should help you with?


]]> 2023-03-23 08:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467708 Group Activity 3: Understanding the Budget Measures pad_humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467709
After reading the section assigned to you, discuss the following questions:

a) What are the Budget measures about?
b) How do these measures impact your particular beneficiary group?
c) What values do we demonstrate as a society through these budget measures?



]]> 2023-03-23 08:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467709 Reading article to understand budget measures for 1) businesses & workers and 2) families pad_humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467710 2023-03-23 08:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467710 Reading article to understand the budget measures for seniors pad_humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467711 2023-03-23 08:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467711 Reading article to understand budget measures for lower income Singaporeans pad_humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467712 2023-03-23 08:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2528467712 tessa shannon shi xuan genevieve https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529603067 1. the children
2. 1/3 of my salary
3.my kids are very annoying and needy
4.more money]]> 2023-03-24 00:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529603067 Jolene, Sonia, Danica, Alethea https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529604192 1. groceries (esp wet market), food, totto, 4D, newspaper, medial support, medication, wheelchair 
2. < $200
3. travelling, moving around, general mobility, buying basic necessities, carrying out daily tasks
4. medical subsidies, infrastructure to help me move around easily]]> 2023-03-24 00:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529604192 Kahlen, Lucia, Yuko and Wen Xuan https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529605065 1. Daily essentials.
2. At least 1200 of my salary.
3. Work-life balance
4. More paid off days]]> 2023-03-24 00:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529605065 jade balded https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529606000 active elderly
- food, healthcare, entertainment
- $500
- discrimination (rude, disrespectful youngsters)
- money $$$]]> 2023-03-24 00:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529606000 bridget Judith amber tiffany https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529606422 What do you normally spend your money on?
ANS: Basic necessities, transport, taxes
How much are you able to save monthly?
ANS: Around $200-400
What are some struggles that you face in your daily life?
ANS: We have to cut down on so much stuff in order o have savings and pay taxes
Is there anything you feel the government can/should help you with?
ANS: Give more subsidies to us and spread awareness about low-income families and their situation]]> 2023-03-24 00:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529606422 elsa vidya joelle isabel https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529606881 1. education, food and other basic necessities
2. less than $400?
3. unable to take care of your parents
4. more grants and vouchers

]]> 2023-03-24 00:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529606881 boonwantsboyfriendaged15andaboveprefersarunner https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529607117 we are businesses and workers. we typically spend money on our family from the income we make or on meals. #iwanttoretirerightnowicannotdothisanymore
i am able to save around 20% of my income monthly 
the struggles is that my boss makes me OT until i cry every morning and there are alot of projects and meetings to go for. #iwanttoretire
the government should give me money and not make me work until 70. i want a 4 day work week im sick of this #iwanttoretire]]> 2023-03-24 00:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529607117 Rachel's group https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529607179 1. we spend money on supplies, investments and consultants
2. 20% of our earnings
3. not being able to secure a deal, thus not having enough money to provide for themselves
4. establish control over the prices of different items in sg ]]> 2023-03-24 00:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529607179 Shak, Gabriella, Jun, Zi Lin https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529608740 LiViNg In ReNtAl HoUsInG
1. Normally spent on most basic necessities like water and food if we can afford, and rent
2. Less than $500
3. Being able to afford even the simple basic necessities sometimes; Being able to afford rent
4. Providing housing subsidies and vouchers for groceries]]> 2023-03-24 00:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529608740 TED https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529610185 Young families with no children
- Cannot afford a BTO flat
- Not enough income to raise up a family and support future children
- Normally spend our money on basic needs?
- Government should help by increasing. our. income.]]> 2023-03-24 00:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529610185 TED https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529626652 - SG Budget 2023 focuses mainly on the revival of our economy now that everything is starting to return to normal as compared to the COVID-19 period. Singaporeans can look forward to more financial support given to them to ease their inflation and employment burdens. More is also being done to strengthen our economy for the future.
- To weather the increasing GST rates and higher inflation, Singaporeans will receive more financial support by improving pre-existing schemes, cushioning the impact of this significant change on our lives. 
- The government has also provided additional support in terms of purchasing and owning our first house, so that it will be less harsh, financially, on Singaporeans who are planning on buying a house but may not be able to afford or sustain it.
- Singaporeans love more money. As part of our culture is to maximise efficiency, the measures and new implementations will help to deal with rising inflation and increased taxes and expenditure.]]> 2023-03-24 00:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529626652 Kahlen, Lucia, Yuko and Wen Xuan https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529629510 a) The budget will be used to grow the economy, equip workers and build up the country’s collective resilience, while taking immediate action to help families and vulnerable Singaporeans cope with higher inflation.
b) 1. CPF FOR PLATFORM WORKERS: Platform workers who are aged under 30, such as those working for food delivery and ride-hailing firms, will need to make compulsory CPF contributions along with their employers. Those earning under S$2,500 a month will get transitional support in the first four years, with more details to be announced during the upcoming Committee of Supply debate for the Ministry of Manpower. 

2. CPF CHANGES FOR OLDER WORKERS: Adjustments will be made to the CPF savings of older workers, with the next increase in CPF contribution rates coming in 2024. Employers are expected to get some form of help to alleviate the increase in business costs. 

Seniors on the Retirement Sum Scheme will see their minimum CPF monthly payout increase to S$350 a month. Aside from older workers, middle-income Singaporeans will have their CPF monthly salary ceiling raised progressively from S$6,000 to S$8,000 in 2026. 

3. JOBS-SKILLS INTEGRATORS: To better match the training skills that workers get to the skills needed by employers, “jobs-skills integrators” will be intermediaries connecting industry players with training institutes. For a start, these “middlemen” will begin to train workers in the precision engineering, retail and wholesale trade industries. More details will be released during the Ministry of Education’s debate on its budget.

4. MORE SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE WORKERS: There will be new measures and enhancements to existing initiatives for senior workers, lower-wage workers, ex-offenders and workers with disabilities. For example, the Progressive Wage Model will be expanded to more sectors, and a time-limited wage offset will be introduced to encourage firms to hire ex-offenders.
c) Thankfulness
]]> 2023-03-24 00:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529629510 Jolene, Sonia, Danica, Alethea https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529629542 b) more hospital subsidies -> more support -> do not have to spend much of their own money 
c) caring, considerate, patient, understanding]]> 2023-03-24 00:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529629542 bridget Judith amber tiffany https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529629559 a)The budget measures are the ComCare Endowment Fund got a large $300 million top up and the money earned from the investments will go to support lower-income families.
b) There will be more childcare and kindergarten spots for children in lower-income families in the nest 2 years
c) Grateful ]]> 2023-03-24 00:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529629559 tessa shannon shixuan genevieve https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529631358 1. it is about giving more money to singaporeans and how the government will spend our taxes
2. it helps poor people and takes some rich peoples money away
3. our values are good]]> 2023-03-24 00:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529631358 bald jade https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529632228 a) increase cpf money for newer generations for when they retire

b) more money would be saved in cpf from $6000 to $8000 in 2026 of the monthly salary 

c) understanding, gratefulness]]> 2023-03-24 00:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529632228 boonwantsaboyfriendaged15andavove,prefersarunnerandtallerthanher https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529633950 1. the budget measures are to help us with inflation and gst, as well as helping us to support our families.
the values are togetherness bc we help each other out. we are a caring society #ilovesg]]> 2023-03-24 00:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/6qoxmvmiets4j6od/wish/2529633950