# NDR 2026: More financial support for every Singaporean child and lower childcare fees

https://mins.news/en/video/29796

- CNA, 2026-08-23 12:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS18o0AGzwc

> Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said during his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23 that every Singaporean child will receive nearly S$70,000 in direct support while growing up. The government also aims to reduce fees for government-supported preschools, with a target of making full-day childcare more affordable.

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