Thinking Aloud

GST hike: Relook timetable in the light of Covid-19 pandemic?

The past years have shown that there is always an unexpected sting in the virus' tail.

The Government has said it will raise the GST from 7 per cent to 9 per cent some time between 2022 and 2025. PHOTO: ST FILE
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

It is true that there is never a good time to increase taxes, but are there times that you die, die should not?

Is Singapore in such a time?

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.