CDC vouchers not one-off; Govt will offer help for as long as needed: PM Wong

Singaporean households to receive $500 in CDC vouchers from May 13 in latest tranche

- Anjali Raguraman

CDC vouchers are not a one-off exercise to help Singaporeans cope with cost-of-living issues, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who gave the assurance that the Government would provide help for as long as needed.

"Some Singaporeans say, all this is very good... but, they ask, is this just one-time and is this only a temporary assistance?" said PM Wong, who was speaking on May 13 at the launch of the seventh tranche of the CDC voucher scheme at Nee Soon South Community Club.

"I assure all of you that this is not a one-off exercise, and the Government will provide the help for as long as it is needed."

All Singaporean households will each receive $500 in CDC vouchers from May 13 to help them with their daily expenses.

PM Wong noted that the vouchers are part of a comprehensive package of support measures that were announced in Budget 2025, with another $300 in CDC vouchers to be issued in January 2026.

Other forms of help include LifeSG credits, Edusave top-ups for children and U-Save rebates.