Some MPs stress need to track outcomes of govt schemes

than is needed to pay for public programmes.

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But Mr Liang Eng Hwa (Bukit Panjang) and Ms Foo Mee Har (West Coast GRC) said being able to sustain significant public spending while also saving for rainy days is what sets Singapore apart.

Many governments would find this to be an almost impossible task, said Mr Liang. Ms Foo said this was only possible through years of strategic adjustments to Singapore's tax system to ensure a resilient and diversified revenue base.