
Government payout to swell by 50% in 2011
The government will make special efforts to help low income worker through the Workfare Special Bonus.
According to PM Lee Hsien Loong's speech, a worker aged 35-44 and earning $1,000 a month get $130 more.
If the worker is 60 years and above he gets $350 more, PM Lee added.
These additional payouts will be fully funded by the Government; therefore, not adding any burden on the employers.