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Went on CNA938 yesterday morning to share how the Budget could support and help the arts and sports sectors. Instead of going to the studio, I did a telephone interview as part of safe distancing measures. Later in the day, when announcing the Solidarity Budget, DPM Heng extended the Self-employed Person Income Relief Scheme (SIRS) to automatically include those who also earn a small income from employment work (previously excluded). The qualifying property Annual Value threshold will also be increased from $13,000 to $21,000, thereby including those who live in some condominiums and other private properties.  With these enhancements, about 100,000 self-employed persons (including arts and sports freelancers) will automatically be eligible for the scheme, and will receive three payments of $3,000 each, starting from May 2020.  NTUC will help administer the application and appeals for SIRS, and support self-employed persons in need. Enquiries at [email protected]. #SGbudget #UnityBudget #ResilienceBudget #SolidarityBudget #goodgahmen https://www.instagram.com/p/B-rtLc3Hg1a/?igshid=1haolteft7e90

This Financial Year. Three Budgets. First nine months. Helping as many as possible. #SGbudget #UnityBudget #ResilienceBudget #SolidarityBudget #goodgahmen https://www.instagram.com/p/B-q8J8eHYDN/?igshid=vo7xf8fb7qmx

We held a dialogue with Tampines grassroots leaders on the Budget over the weekend. We had a better understanding of how the public is responding to the government plans. Grassroots volunteers play an important role bridging the government and residents. #SGBudget2020 #UnityBudget #Tampines (at Our Tampines Hub) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9goPEbnpnc/?igshid=1qenxtcownz8x