President Halimah gives assent to Fortitude Budget, COVID-19 relief measures

President Halimah Yacob has approved a further draw in the past reserves to fund the new COVID-19 support packages to help businesses and households. The move authorises the Fortitude Budget and the fourth tranche of COVID-19 relief measures announced in May. Mdm Halimah said the relevant agencies briefed her and the Council of Presidential Advisers, and they were convinced that the measures were necessary for the exceptional circumstances facing the nation. Subscribe to our channel here: cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service on Telegram: cna.asia/telegram Follow us: CNA: cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia

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