Key Policies

The SDP is committed to developing policies that prioritise social justice, economic fairness, and democratic governance. The party's policy development efforts are rooted in extensive research and consultation with experts, stakeholders, and the public. 

We aim to offer thoughtful, compassionate, and constructive alternatives to current policies, reflecting our dedication to improving the lives of citizens and fostering a Singapore we can all be proud of.

Cost of Living

A 10-point plan aimed at lowering the cost of living in Singapore and providing a fairer economic environment for Singaporeans. 

Key policy proposals include cutting ministerial salaries to fund assistance for the poor, raising income tax for the top 1%, scrapping (Goods and Services Tax (GST) on essential items, introducing minimum wage, reducing healthcare and housing costs, and reinstating estate duty. 

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Economy

Reducing inequality, promoting entrepreneurship, and creating a people-centric economy in Singapore. 

Core proposals in this policy include the introduction of a minimum wage and elimination of the Central Provident Fund (CPF)’s Minimum Sum Scheme, reducing reliance on foreign labour, divesting inefficient government-linked companies (GLCs), increasing social spending, and increasing transparency in the management of national reserves. 

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Education

Reforming Singapore’s education system to foster one that is more collaborative, less competitive, and able to nurture well-rounded, inquisitive individuals who are better prepared for the future. 

Key policy proposals include abolishing the Primary School Leaving Exam (PSLE), reducing class sizes, promoting critical thinking over memorisation, and reducing the effects of socio-economic inequality within the sphere of education.

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Healthcare

An alternative healthcare plan to replace the current 3M system (Medisave, Medishield, and Medifund), prioritising equitable healthcare access based on need rather than the ability to pay. 

This policy is centred on the introduction of a National Health Investment Fund (NHIF) aimed at simplifying payments and reducing financial burdens; with every Singaporean contributing a set amount monthly and the government covering the rest through taxes. 

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Housing

Ensuring financial stability for homeowners and providing a fairer housing system. 

This policy proposes a Non-Open Market (NOM) flat scheme to address the Housing Development Board (HDB)'s 99-year lease issue. Under this scheme, new HDB flats would be sold without including land costs, significantly lowering prices; and would also be sold back to HDB instead of on the open market, keeping housing prices more affordable.

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Population

Prioritising the hiring of Singaporeans first and the retrenching of them last. 

Key points in this policy include a Talent Track Scheme (a points-based system for assessing foreign PMETs' qualifications before hiring), reducing the overall reliance on foreign labour, and opposing the notion of growing Singapore's population to 10 million.

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Climate Change

Addressing the environmental challenges engendered by climate change with concrete policy recommendations aimed at ensuring movement towards a more sustainable, green future for Singapore.

Key proposals include incentivising the use of electric vehicles, expanding the supply of and reliance on renewable energy, regulating population growth, enforcing the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, upgrading Singapore’s commitments under the Paris Agreement, and reducing single-use packaging.

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Malay Community

A 10-point plan to uplift the Malay community and promote equality across Singapore; addressing economic inequality, education access, and discrimination. 

Key proposals include introducing a minimum wage, nationalising preschool education, lowering tertiary fees, and funding madrasahs. The policy also calls for the ending of racial discrimination in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), abolishing the Ethnic Integration Programme (EIP), and ensuring fair employment practices.

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Ministerial Salaries

Addressing Singapore’s inordinately high ministerial salaries, following the principle that the desire to assume positions of leadership should be driven by selflessness rather than financial gain.

This proposal advocates capping ministerial salaries at three times the allowance of Members of Parliament (MPs), with the Prime Minister earning approximately four times that amount. The policy also calls for fixed salary components, the elimination of large bonuses, and greater transparency in ministerial expenses.

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Town Council

Maintaining well-kept housing estates with cost efficiency; providing MPs with hands-on governance experience, and enhancing transparency and accountability.

This policy proposes the running of Town Councils directly, with qualified professionals instead of hiring profit-driven managing agents; passing savings to residents through lower service and conservancy charges. The paper also outlines a clear transition plan to ensure a smooth handover of duties from the incumbent to incoming team as well as management milestones.

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