Entrepreneur Mr. Teo Ser Luck and Dr. Teo Kay Key, a researcher at the IPS Social Lab at the Institute of Policy Studies have differing views on the Budget unveiled on February 18. Dr. Teo Kay Key describes the Budget as "generous," as it extends support to a wider range of groups. Meanwhile, Mr. Teo Ser Luck, a former Member of Parliament, sees it as "thoughtful," emphasizing how it directly addresses public needs.
On whether the Budget is a short-term fix or a long-term solution, both agree that while it can temporarily ease financial pressures, especially for low-income households, it does not address deeper, structural issues in the long run.
Regarding the newly introduced Large Families Scheme, Mr. Teo Ser Luck believes its effectiveness will take time to be proven, while Dr. Teo Kay Key sees it as a valuable aid for families hesitant to have more children due to economic concerns.
Both stress that business transformation is key to the future. Mr. Teo Ser Luck highlights the importance of digitalization and employee training, while Dr. Teo Kay Key points to technological advancements as a driver of transformation. And as for the Budget’s connection to the upcoming elections—what are their thoughts?
企业家张思乐和新加坡政策研究所社会研究室研究员张家绮博士，对2月18日出炉的财政预算案有不同看法。张家绮认为预算案“慷慨”，照顾更多群体，也是前国会议员的张思乐则认为它“有心”，紧扣民众需求。
对于是否治标不治本，两人一致认为，虽然预算案能够短期缓解生活压力，尤其对低收入家庭有帮助，但无法解决长期根本问题。
关于新推出的多子女家庭计划，张思乐认为效果需要时间验证，张家绮则认为对因经济压力犹豫生育的家庭很有帮助。
两人都强调，企业转型是未来的关键，张思乐提到数字化和员工培训的重要性，张家绮则认为科技发展推动转型。至于预算案与大选的关系，他们有什么想法？
00:00 Teaser 精彩预告
00:39 Guest Perspectives on the Budget 嘉宾对预算案的看法
01:52 Lighting Round 快问快答
04:39 Budget Calculator 预算案计算机
06:17 Inflation Slows, Costs Stay High? 通胀缓但物价涨
07:32 SG60 Package SG60大礼包
09:27 Budget encourage large family 预算案鼓励生养众多
10:40 Birth Rate Falls to 0.97 生育率跌至0.97
11:32 Musk Warns of ‘Extinction’ 马斯克: 新加坡将走向“灭绝”
14:38 Life long learning 兼职培训课程
16:08 The Digital Hurdle for SMEs 中小型企业的数码转型挑战
18:05 Climate Vouchers & EASE Scheme 乐龄易计划扩大至私宅
20:27 An Election Budget? 大选预算案?