#401 - President Halimah Rules Out Re-election & NS Allowance Increased

This week, President Halimah Yacob announced that she will not stand for re-election in the 2023 Presidential Election. What does this mean for the presidential race ahead? Elsewhere, it was also announced that all national servicemen in the Singapore Armed Forces, Police Force and Civil Defence Force will receive an increase in their National Service (NS) allowance. Was this increase warranted, and more importantly, is it enough?

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President Halimah Rules Out Re-election

• FB Post by Halimah Yacob
• President Halimah Yacob will not stand for re-election in 2023 poll
• About 50 public service roles may fulfil elected presidency requirement: Chan Chun Sing
• CNA Explains: What you need to know about Singapore's upcoming presidential election
• President Halimah Yacob's support for women, the disadvantaged lauded; some people disappointed she will not seek re-election

NS Allowance Increased

• All national servicemen to get up to S$200 increase in NS allowance
• WP's Gerald Giam asks if NSF allowances could be raised due to inflation, Heng Chee How says items like lodging, food are paid for

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