The Singapore People’s Party ( SPP ) unveiled its 16-page manifesto on Saturday ( April 19 ), calling for a minimum wage, lowering the eligibility age for singles who can purchase public housing to 30, and other reforms.
Party secretary-general Steve Chia, who introduced the manifesto under the slogan” It Is Time,” said:” We think it’s really time to take control of a lot of the policies and proposals that SPP is going to propose, and hope to propose, if we are elected in this election.
Mr. Chia reiterated that he will run for president in the upcoming election as part of the Bishan-Toa Payoh stone for SPP.  ,
He confirmed that Mr. Muhammad Norhakim, 31, and Mr. Williamson Lee, 46, who spoke in move and introduced some of the party’s proposed plans, will also be Genus candidates.  ,
Mr. Chia and Mr. Melvyn Chiu, both party members, have both paid their vote deposits, according to the poll department’s records.  ,
Mr. Chia declined to provide more information about where the other SPP users may battle, but it is anticipated that the four men will feature on the group’s lineup for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC.  ,
Potong Pasir SMC will also be contested by SPP. During the 2020 General Election, the group fought for the same two divisions.
They spoke with journalists at Lorong 8 Toa Payoh Market and Hawker Centre, where they interacted with and distributed hard copies of their statement.
To address” the current challenges,” the report contains 40 policy proposals spread over nine different styles.  ,
Reducing the length of the Indian-Singaporean Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement ( CECA ), eliminating ethnic quotas, and reducing national service to 18 months are among the recommendations.
SPP also requested that the Constitution be amended to allow for the equal representation of smaller criticism parties in parliament.
Here are the important SPP ideas in its statement for the future vote:  ,  .
HOUSE TAX
The party noted that Singaporeans are facing rising costs of living with stagnant income as the manifesto’s first style of financial security and fairness.  ,
The group suggested that any Goods and Services Tax increases been halted until Singapore’s combined budget deficit exceeds 3 percent of government income for three consecutive years.  ,
In order to “fund equitable relief,” it demanded that the government raise income taxes on the top 2 % of earners and reinstate estate taxes on the highest 2 % of earners. Additionally, SPP suggested more tickets and tax breaks for lower-income groups.  ,
To enable low-income workers and communities to “meet simple needs,” the party proposed a living wage plan. Additionally, it advised establishing a minimum income” to maintain dignity of living.”  ,
JOBS
The criticism party demanded that the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices rules been codified into law, mandating good selecting and retrenchment benefits, in order to promote career and job protection.  ,
The SPP demanded in its declaration that the government review the CECA contract with India” to target labor outflow concerns” and gradually lower Special or Labour Pass quotas and interdependence ratios in automatable sectors.  ,
The group proposed enforcing higher regional hiring restrictions with a raised native qualifying income and offering tax cuts to businesses that prioritize Taiwanese professionals, managers, executives, and technicians.  ,
The group said in its statement that the government may prohibit the statutory retirement era of 63 and provide tax incentives for businesses hiring seniors over 70 who choose to stay employed.  ,
Cover AND Leadership
SPP’s declaration included a number of housing laws in various industries.  ,
The party demands that the minimum age for single applicants for Build-to-Order or resale Housing and Development Board ( HDB) apartments be 30 years old.  ,
Additionally, the statement suggested a five-year captain to rest ethnic quotas in HDB estates to assist “minority level masters in selling at fair market value.”  ,
According to the declaration, parents with two or more children should receive more grants to improve to a bigger level, and those with three or more children should be able to obtain a personal residence without paying extra buyer’s stamp duty.  ,
SPP suggested implementing a freedom of information act, lowering libel laws, and implementing a biennial 2 % budget reduction” to reduce unnecessary spending” in every ministry.  ,
The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee should be removed from the Prime Minister’s Office in order to “establish an independent committee for free and fair elections,” the group said. Election dates and times should be set for a level playing field.  ,
Additionally, the manifesto included suggestions in regards to education, care, and public transportation, including lowering the voting age to 18 and reducing class sizes in schools, expanding mental health resources, increasing go subsidies for low-income people and elders.  ,