新加坡的HDB将预算膳食计划作为选项, 将所需选项削减至三个, Singapore's HDB makes budget meal program optional, cutting required options to three amid low uptake and rising costs.

截止2026年1月10日, 新加坡的HDB(HDB)已将其预算膳食倡议作为选项, 将所需膳食选项减为三种经济大米, 包括肉类和两种蔬菜, As of January 10, 2026, Singapore’s HDB has made its budget meal initiative optional, reducing the required meal options to three—economy rice with meat and two vegetables, a halal option, and a breakfast item—along with two budget drinks. 这一变化旨在提高一致性和可持续性,是在居民接受率低和成本上升之后作出的。 The change, aimed at improving consistency and sustainability, follows low resident uptake and rising costs. 参与租赁咖啡店的商铺现在可享受三年5%的租金折扣,而私人经营者可得到类似的托拉尔费用减免。 Participating rental coffee shops now receive a three-year 5% rent discount, while private operators get a similar TOL fee reduction. 这一转变标志着从强制性参与的转变,这种参与的支持旨在帮助持长者维持负担得起的用餐机会。 The move marks a shift from mandatory participation, with support intended to help stallholders maintain affordable meal access.