Budget 2026: Feb12 2026

[Tkseah]

Does this mean we won't be penalised for not paying hospital bills?

[Ahwhye]

On 2/26/2026 at 5:54 PM, Tkseah said:

Does this mean we won't be penalised for not paying hospital bills?

He means you get sued till pant dropped while you still get your necessary healthcare. 

Edited February 26 by Ahwhye

[Volvobrick]

On 2/26/2026 at 5:54 PM, Tkseah said:

Does this mean we won't be penalised for not paying hospital bills?

I think smokers should not be subsidised. They have money to buy ciggies, they have money to pay for medical. 

[Jman888]

On 2/26/2026 at 6:08 PM, Ahwhye said:

He means you get sued till pant dropped while you still get your necessary healthcare. 

why not, keep you healthy then you can earn money and continue to pay for fines.

[Hubwee]

On 2/26/2026 at 2:20 PM, Tkseah said:

Questions raised about the parf changes...

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16jndF5Gat/

Finally a PAP MP whom asked valid questions lo ... 

Give always have to wait for months , take is always immediate ... 

[Alfc]

On 2/26/2026 at 6:12 PM, Volvobrick said:

I think smokers should not be subsidised. They have money to buy ciggies, they have money to pay for medical. 

Tell that to T2 😆 

[Tkseah]

I'm a bit confused.. some of the budget items like parf changes and ciggy taxes took effect immediately after LW budget statement on 12 Feb.  Shouldn't the changes take effect after the budget debate and the budget is passed by parliament?

[jcmm]

On 2/26/2026 at 8:20 PM, Tkseah said:

 Shouldn't the changes take effect after the budget debate and the budget is passed by parliament?

Simply...in US, it is called executive orders... here, it is an imperial decree.

Edited February 26 by jcmm

[inlinesix]

On 2/26/2026 at 8:20 PM, Tkseah said:

I'm a bit confused.. some of the budget items like parf changes and ciggy taxes took effect immediately after LW budget statement on 12 Feb.  Shouldn't the changes take effect after the budget debate and the budget is passed by parliament?

These changes are allowed under the law as it give MoT/LTA the authority to change the rate via Government Gazette.

PARF: https://assets.egazette.gov.sg/2026/Legislative Supplements/Subsidiary Legislation Supplement/068.pdf

Edited February 26 by inlinesix

[Volvobrick]

On 2/26/2026 at 8:20 PM, Tkseah said:

I'm a bit confused.. some of the budget items like parf changes and ciggy taxes took effect immediately after LW budget statement on 12 Feb.  Shouldn't the changes take effect after the budget debate and the budget is passed by parliament?

If takes some time before implementation, many will stockpile ciggies for the next 3 years and rob An Wong's coffer OK? 

[inlinesix]

On 2/26/2026 at 8:59 PM, jcmm said:

Simply...in US, it is called executive orders... here, it is an imperial decree.

Unlike US, these authorities are delegated to stat boards head

[Benarsenal]

On 2/26/2026 at 5:54 PM, Tkseah said:

Does this mean we won't be penalised for not paying hospital bills?

To be fair, when my dad passed away from cancer during Covid time, they did waive off a lot of the medical bills.