Tharman: We have built a first-rate school system in Singapore.
Tharman: We can build a future that keeps social mobility alive in each new generations.
Tharman: Budget 2015 takes us into our future. Our aspirations are attainable.
Tharman: We must strengthen our revenue base to support increased spending.
Tharman: Total government spending will increase significantly over the coming years.
Tharman: This budget encourges the spirit of philanthropy and giving.
Tharman: Silver support will supplement incomes of 20-30% of seniors in retirement.
Tharman: We will introduce Silver Support Scheme that PM spoke about in last year's National Day Rally.
DID YOU KNOW? Singapore's per capita GDP rose from S$1,734 in 1966 to S$69,050 in 2013.
Tharman: We will also enhance flexibility of CPF.
Tharman: We will raise the CPF salary ceiling to benefit middle-class Singaporeans and raise contribution rates for older workers.
Tharman: We will strengthen our social security system to help Singaporeans supplement their incomes in retirement.
Tharman: By the end of this year we will have 24 social service offices.
Tharman: In healthcare, we introduced the Pioneer Generation package last year.
Tharman: and with more resources going especially to students with a weaker start.
Tharman: Our spending per student has increased by one-third in real times over the last five years.
Tharman: We are taking steps in this budget to create a fair and inclusive society.
Tharman: It will grow by 50 per cent to $30b by end of the decade.
Tharman: Development expenditures have increased from $12 billion 5 year sago to $20 billion in the coming fiscal year
Tharman: We're also expanding every dimension of the health care system.
Tharman: Together with development of Tuas seaport, we will keep Singapore the hub of logistics for years to come.
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