Singaporean government rewards citizens for 60th-anniversary celebrations
Singaporeans will receive vouchers, tax rebates, and other benefits to mark the country’s 60th birthday, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced.
During his Budget 2025 speech, the minister explained that the SG60 is a way to reward citizens for their contributions and share the nation’s progress.
All Singaporeans aged 21 and above will get SG60 vouchers in July. Those between 21 and 59 years old will receive $600, while those aged 60 and above will get $800.
Half of these vouchers can be used at supermarkets, and the other half at heartland shops. They will be valid until December 2026 and can be used anywhere that accepts CDC vouchers.
In addition, Singaporeans will receive a 60% rebate on personal income tax for 2025. However, this rebate will be capped at $200, mainly benefiting middle-income workers.
The government is also introducing the SG Culture Pass to encourage people to attend local arts and heritage events. Starting in September 2025, Singaporeans aged 18 and above will get $100 in culture credits, which will be valid until the end of 2028.
For sports lovers, all ActiveSG members will receive an extra $100 in credits in June 2025. Those who sign up as new members will get a total of $200.
Asia One reports that parents of babies born in 2025 will also get a special SG60 Baby Gift. The government will share details of this gift by early March.
Support is also being given to hawkers and those in need. Every hawker stall managed by the government or its appointed operators will receive $600 in rental support this year. PM Wong said hawkers are a big part of Singapore’s culture, and the government wants to show its appreciation.
To encourage donations, the government will increase its support for charities and social causes. It will add $100 million to the Cultural Matching Fund, which has been extended until the end of 2029.
Another $270 million will go into the Enhanced Fund-Raising Programme, which matches every dollar donated to Singapore-registered charities. This programme will continue until 2027.
A new initiative called SG Gives will also be introduced. The government will provide $1.50 for every dollar given in large or long-term donations. A total of $250 million has been set aside for this. Another $60 million will go to self-help groups to support those in need.
