56-year-old Mabel Ong held up as example during Budget Statement
56-year-old Mabel Ong stepped into the limelight in Singapore's Budget on Thursday.
She was held up as an example of how many Singaporeans have a positive attitude when it comes to work and skills upgrading.
And she is one of those who will benefit from the help the government is providing to low income workers.
The mini-bar supervisor earns $800 monthly and lives with her elderly mother in a three-room flat.
Even though grateful for the extra money, Mabel said she would rather not receive any hand-outs.
"I am happy... but I think I better upgrade myself, so that my salary increment will be bigger and I'll get more pay, then I can spend more happily. Don't wait for others to help you, but earn it yourself," said Mabel, a mini-bar supervisor at Oriental Hotel.
Source: CNA
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