The reduction is mainly due to lower-than-expected increases in operating costs at the public healthcare clusters.

He was responding to questions fielded by Mr Victor Lye and Ms Poh Li San.

Air-conditioning can also be considered for classrooms that need to be enclosed for extended periods.

New initiatives to shield residents from impacts such as extreme heat and erratic weather were announced.

The Government will also include red snapper in a national breeding programme established in 2024 to improve the profitability of farms.