Forum: Allow SG60 vouchers to be used at local attractions
However, the admission costs can be a significant burden for larger families and can easily exceed $150. This makes such trips less accessible for the average family, especially during challenging times with the cost of living rising.
Since this round of SG60 vouchers is distributed to citizens, rather than households, many seniors have also received them. Allowing the vouchers to be used at local attractions would encourage more inter-generational bonding and active ageing, and would also support these venues, many of which are local businesses or those reinvesting in education and conservation.
The value of these vouchers, whether spent at a retail shop or a local attraction, still flows back into our economy.
Broadening their usage to include national attractions aligns well with the original intent of easing the cost of living and supporting local enterprises.
Ng Cheng Hoon
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