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AsiaOne
13-05-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
'Not a one-off exercise': PM Wong launches latest tranche of $500 CDC vouchers , Singapore News
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Tuesday (May 13) that as part of the government's ongoing efforts to support daily expenses, all Singaporeans households can now redeem and use $500 worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers. PM Wong — who is also the Minister for Finance —had shared during Budget 2025 in February that all Singaporean households will receive $800 in CDC vouchers to help with the cost of living. The vouchers will be distributed in two tranches, $500 in May 2025 and $300 in January 2026. For the May tranche, as with previous rounds, $250 will be allocated for spending at participating hawkers and heartland merchants, and $250 for use at participating supermarkets. Speaking at the launch of the seventh tranche of the CDC voucher scheme at Nee Soon South Community Club today (May 13), PM Wong said that this is "not a one-off exercise," and that the Government will "continue to provide help for as long as it is needed", reported The Straits Times. PM Wong also said the Government has always prioritised fiscal responsibility. "We want to make sure that when we spend more, we are doing it for the benefit of Singaporeans, but the spending is also sustainable over the medium to longer term," he added. [[nid:714775]] Also at the launch of the latest tranche of CDC vouchers were the five mayors - Low Yen Ling, Denise Phua Lay Peng, Desmond Choo, Alex Yam and Fahmi Aliman. Supermarkets offer deals for CDC voucher users Separately, major supermarkets here are introducing promotions for the use of the latest $500 CDC vouchers. FairPrice Group said they will distribute a $6 return voucher for every $60 worth of CDC supermarket vouchers spent in a single transaction at any FairPrice store from May 13 to 19. Customers at Giant, Cold Storage, CS Fresh and Jasons Deli will also get a $6 return voucher when they spend a minimum of $60 with their CDC vouchers in a single receipt from May 13 to 19. Sheng Siong, on the other hand, will offer discounts of up to 50 per cent on selected products with a minimum spend of $50 in a single receipt using CDC vouchers from May 13 till June 11. CDC vouchers: How to redeem From May 13, Singaporean households can visit and log in with Singpass to claim the digital vouchers. After that, the claimant will receive an SMS with a unique voucher link from to his or her mobile phone number. The link can be shared with other household members. As of May 12, about 97.3 per cent of Singaporean households, including new households formed, have claimed the CDC vouchers which were disbursed in January 2025. For more details on the CDC Vouchers Scheme 2025, visit [[nid:716797]]
Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Supermarkets roll out promotion deals for those spending CDC vouchers
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong interacts Sheng Siong Supermarket staff after the Official Launch of CDC Vouchers Scheme 2025 at Nee Soon South Community Club, on May 13 ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI SINGAPORE - Major supermarkets are introducing promotions for the use of the latest $500 CDC vouchers launched on May 13. FairPrice Group (FPG) will distribute a $6 return voucher for every $60 worth of CDC supermarket vouchers spent in a single transaction at any FairPrice store from May 13 to 19. No minimum spend is required for customers to use their $6 return vouchers. Customers can also use multiple return vouchers in a single transaction. The return vouchers will be valid for use from the next day of issuance until June 15 . The latest and seventh tranche of CDC vouchers was launched by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong at Nee Soon South Community Club. PM Wong had announced during his Budget 2025 statement on Feb 18 that all Singaporean households would receive an additional $800 in CDC vouchers in two tranches: $500 in May 2025 and $300 in January 2026. The vouchers are split equally for spending at supermarkets, as well as heartland hawkers and merchants. They expire on Dec 31, 2025. FPG's chief executive Vipul Chawla said: 'Singaporeans have shown incredible strength and spirit in the last few months of global uncertainty, and as the nation's largest retailer, we want to recognise the hard work they put in every day to lead more fulfilling lives. 'This third wave of FairPrice return vouchers is our way of helping to make every day a little better for all in Singapore, by keeping daily essentials within reach.' Customers at Giant, Cold Storage, CS Fresh and Jasons Deli will also get a $6 return voucher when they spend a minimum of $60 with their CDC vouchers in a single receipt from May 13 to 19. The return voucher may only be redeemed a day after the date of issuance till May 27, with no minimum spend. Sheng Siong will be giving out special discounts of up to 50 per cent on selected products including eggs and rice when customers spend $50 in a single receipt using CDC vouchers, from May 13 till June 11. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
