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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Singapore's CDC vouchers scheme: How to claim and spend your May 2025 CDC vouchers?
Singaporean households can now claim and use their $500 Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers, announced Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (13 May) at the Nee Soon South Community Club. The CDC vouchers scheme started in June 2020 to help Singaporean lower-income households defray their cost of living, and at the same time, to support hawkers and heartland merchants affected by COVID-19 pandemic. During Budget 2021, former Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat announced the $130 million CDC Vouchers Scheme that saw each Singaporean household receiving $100 CDC vouchers. The scheme was continued after the pandemic to help alleviate the impact of rising prices on Singaporeans. The May 2025 tranche of CDC vouchers was announced in Budget 2025 as part of the enhancements to the Assurance Package and is meant to help Singaporeans with daily expenses. Each Singaporean household will receive a total of $800 in CDC vouchers for FY2025 and it will be paid out in two tranches — $500 in May and $300 in January 2026. This is in addition to the $300 CDC vouchers Singaporean households received in January 2025 as part of the enhancements to the Assurance Package announced during Budget 2024. As per previous tranches, the May CDC vouchers will be allocated equally — $250 for spending at participating heartland merchants/hawkers and $250 for spending at participating supermarkets. Do note that the CDC vouchers from January 2025 and May 2025 expire on 31 Dec 2025. Claiming your May CDC vouchers is the same if you've claimed your previous tranches of CDC vouchers before. Simply visit and tap on "CDC Vouchers 2025 (May)", then log in with your Singpass account. Only one household member needs to redeem the vouchers on behalf of the entire household. The person will receive an SMS with the voucher link from " and forward the link to the other members of the household. When you want to use your CDC voucher(s), select which type of voucher and the amount you want to use. Then, show the QR code to the participating merchant for them to scan. To identify which are the participating hawker and heartland merchants, look for the teal decal pictured below. To identify participating supermarkets, look for the yellow decal pictured below. You can also check out to search for the nearest participating hawkers and heartland merchants, and participating supermarkets. If you do not have a smartphone or Singpass, or for further enquiries or assistance, visit your nearest Community Centre/Club (CC) or call the PA Contact Centre at 6225 5322. While you could previously donate all unspent CDC vouchers in 2024, donation details for the 2025 CDC Vouchers Scheme have yet to be announced. According to details will be announced at a later date. All Singaporean households are also encouraged to claim and spend their 2025 CDC vouchers.
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]]
New Paper
08-05-2025
- Business
- New Paper
Mandatory delivery waiting bays at new private developments under study: LTA, URA
The feasibility of having mandatory waiting bays at new private developments for food and parcel deliveries is being studied, the authorities said on May 8. In the meantime, floor stickers to demarcate delivery waiting bays will be available to existing residential and commercial properties as part of a toolkit - which, National Development Minister Desmond Lee said on Facebook, "would help make deliveries smoother and safer for our riders". Development representatives who want to get the toolkit can register at The toolkit is among initiatives slated to be introduced in 2025 to make private developments more conducive for last-mile deliveries, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in a statement. The two agencies are leading a Tripartite Workgroup for Last-Mile Deliveries that was formed in November 2023 to improve the efficiency of last-mile deliveries, enhance the safety of e-commerce platform workers and minimise the inconvenience that delivery pick-ups and drop-offs may cause others. Government agencies, labour unions, residential and office developments and industry associations are part of this workgroup. LTA and URA said that not having delivery waiting bays is an oft-cited pain point for delivery workers, and the agencies are looking at how private developments can be encouraged to address this issue. Later in 2025, a guide will be launched to consolidate and recommend best practices to smoothen delivery in private developments, following engagements that the workgroup has had with more than 80 representatives of private developments. The representatives called for clearer guidelines to help with rolling out delivery waiting bays, said LTA and URA. In May, an online guide to help riders with their work will be published on the LTA's website and will be shared with delivery riders through the channels of the Digital Platforms Industry Association and National Delivery Champions Association. The guide will include tips on what to look out for when buying mobility devices, how to charge up and store the devices, and safe riding and parking practices. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said in a Facebook post: "We will continue to find ways to improve last-mile deliveries so that our delivery workers can do their jobs safely, and consumers can receive their food and parcels conveniently". The workgroup's duties include understanding the concerns of the many parties involved, through surveys with delivery workers and focus group discussions, among other channels. Site visits were also conducted to study the pain points and propose good practices within developments. To raise awareness and encourage the roll-out of solutions that can improve last-mile deliveries, exhibitions were also held at various shopping malls in the heartland. Various initiatives to ease last-mile delivery have already been introduced. These include an extended 15-minute grace period at all Housing Board and URA carparks with the Electronic Parking System, and the Concessionary Season Parking scheme that motorcycle delivery riders can use to park at all HDB and URA carparks without incurring extra charges.
Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Mandatory delivery waiting bays at new private developments under study: LTA, URA
More initiatives will be introduced in 2025 to smoothen the work of food and parcel deliveries. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI SINGAPORE - The feasibility of having mandatory waiting bays at new private developments for food and parcel deliveries is being studied, the authorities said on May 8. In the meantime, floor stickers to demarcate delivery waiting bays will be available to existing residential and commercial properties as part of a toolkit – which, National Development Minister Desmond Lee said on Facebook, 'would help make deliveries smoother and safer for our riders'. Development representatives who want to get the toolkit can register at The toolkit is among initiatives slated to be introduced in 2025 to make private developments more conducive for last-mile deliveries, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in a statement. The two agencies are leading a Tripartite Workgroup for Last-Mile Deliveries that was formed in November 2023 to improve the efficiency of last-mile deliveries, enhance the safety of e-commerce platform workers and minimise the inconvenience that delivery pick-ups and drop-offs may cause others . Government agencies, labour unions, residential and office developments and industry associations are part of this workgroup. LTA and URA said that not having delivery waiting bays is an oft-cited pain point for delivery workers, and the agencies are looking at how private developments can be encouraged to address this issue. Later in 2025, a guide will be launched to consolidate and recommend best practices to smoothen delivery in private developments, following engagements that the workgroup has had with more than 80 representatives of private developments. The representatives called for clearer guidelines to help with rolling out delivery waiting bays, said LTA and URA. In May, an online guide to help riders with their work will be published on the LTA's website and will be shared with delivery riders through the channels of the Digital Platforms Industry Association and National Delivery Champions Association. The guide will include tips on what to look out for when buying mobility devices, how to charge up and store the devices, and safe riding and parking practices. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said in a Facebook post: 'We will continue to find ways to improve last-mile deliveries so that our delivery workers can do their jobs safely, and consumers can receive their food and parcels conveniently'. The workgroup's duties include understanding the concerns of the many parties involved, through surveys with delivery workers and focus group discussions, among other channels. Site visits were also conducted to study the pain points and propose good practices within developments. To raise awareness and encourage the roll-out of solutions that can improve last-mile deliveries, exhibitions were also held at various shopping malls in the heartland. Various initiatives to ease last-mile delivery have already been introduced. These include an extended 15-minute grace period at all Housing Board and URA carparks with the Electronic Parking System, and the Concessionary Season Parking scheme that motorcycle delivery riders can use to park at all HDB and URA carparks without incurring extra charges. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
GE2025: Fullerton rally attendees urged to take public transport, check crowd levels
The Fullerton rally will take place at the Promenade Area beside UOB Plaza from noon to 3pm. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE - The police have reminded those who plan to attend the Fullerton rally on April 28 to take public transport to the venue. The event will take place at the Promenade Area beside UOB Plaza in Raffles Place from noon to 3pm as part of the 2025 General Election. The public is also strongly encouraged to check real-time crowd levels, area closures and available transport nodes on the Crowd@UOBPlaza website at The Fullerton rally is one of six election rallies that are set to take place on April 28, as political parties head into the final week of campaigning ahead of the general election on May 3. Details of the rallies on April 28 are as follows: PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE Motorists travelling near the rally sites should expect traffic diversions and possible lane closures. Drivers are advised to tune in to radio stations for live traffic updates. Carparks in the vicinity may also be restricted to Season Parking holders only. Vehicles found to be illegally parked or causing serious obstruction may be towed away. Security checks will be conducted in and around the meeting site. Members of the public are advised not to bring large bags or any dangerous items. A list of banned items: Firearms/parts of firearms, including empty magazines and spent cartridges Live and blank bullets Air pistols and rifles or parts Spear guns Explosives, blasting caps, dynamites and corrosive substances Fireworks and firecrackers Parangs and machetes Bearing scrapers Walking sticks with daggers Antique pistols and guns Stun guns Batons and t-batons Night sticks Signal flares and other flammable materials Handcuffs Tear gas and pepper spray Nanchakus Knuckledusters Crossbows Industrial acid Bulletproof vests Keychains in the shape of a bullet or gun Wooden or metal spears Lighters in the shape of a gun, pistol, bullet or grenade Toy guns that resemble actual guns Kirpans Sharp or long objects, such as knives, that can be used as a weapon Glass bottles Laser pointers Canned drinks Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
