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Defining Singapore - through ideals, values
In President Tony Tan Keng Yam's first address at the opening of the 12th Parliament on Monday, a recurrent theme was the changed political landscape characterised by "changing generations" and "diverse expectations". In sync with this, the Governmen.....
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Singapore due for 'big' dengue outbreak next year: Expert
While the number of dengue cases reported here has been steadily declining over the past few weeks, an expert warns that Singapore may be due for a "big" outbreak next year. Associate Professor Leo Yee Sin, Head of Infectious Diseases at Tan........
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RSAF technician's death still a mystery
A coroner's inquest into the death of a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) senior technician after an induction exercise left questions hanging......
Timor Leste President in S'pore on private visit
President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor Leste is in Singapore on a private visit till Thursday......
Govt pledges "good, affordable housing" for all S'poreans
More Singaporeans are now eligible for housing grants and public housing, since income ceilings for singles and families were raised in August......
Health ministry to keep healthcare affordable, expand infrastructure
In its response to the President's Address, the Health Ministry said it will improve financing policies to keep healthcare affordable for all, even for those who require longer-term care for chronic conditions and ageing......
Govt to invest in low carbon technologies
The National Climate Change Secretariat (NCSS) said the government will invest in infrastructure as well as in research and development of low carbon technologies for deployment in Singapore......
Man fined for tampering with electricity meter
A 62-year-old man has been fined S$4,000 for tampering with his electricity meter......
S'pore to enhance resilience against climate change
The Ministry for the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) is taking steps to enhance Singapore's resilience against the potential impact of climate change......
Two drivers jailed over fatal accidents
Two drivers were sentenced separately in court on Wednesday for causing fatal accidents......
Poly student accused of taking upskirt photo
A polytechnic student was charged on Wednesday with allegedly taking an upskirt photo of a woman while on an escalator at Sembawang MRT station......
Top chefs gather in S'pore for culinary exchange programme
21 top chefs from around the world gathered in Singapore recently for a culinary exchange programme and to learn about local food and culture. And at the end of their four-day tour, the chefs were put to the test in the kitchen......
Foreign ownership of private property expected to go down
Singapore's Law Minister expects the approval rate of foreigners owning private property to reduce by more than half, following the amendment to the Residential Property Act......
New orchid garden at Raffles Place
Busy office workers in the heart of Singapore's financial district can experience a piece of nature from October 12 to 28......
Dyslexia association sets up unit for expats
The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) has set up a subsidiary to cater to the expatriate community here and also to extend beyond the borders of Singapore in future......
MAS launches orchid coins
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the 2011 Native Orchids of Singapore Coins......
Tourist World Travel Services surrenders licence
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said Tourist World Travel Services (TWTS) no longer holds a valid travel agents licence......
Traditional medicine to treat joint pain found with unapproved western medicines
Members of the public are being warned not to take four adulterated health products which are being sold as traditional Chinese and Malay medicines......
LTA to reinstate ERP gantry along Bendemeer Road
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be reinstating the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantry along Bendemeer Road......
Cheaper, more efficient thin-film solar cells developed
Researchers in Singapore have managed to develop a highly efficient and yet cheaper silicon solar cell......
New biotech firm aims to boost malaria research
A new biotech company spun off from the National University of Singapore (NUS) aims to provide tools for international malaria research......
Border security system sees results
The number of crime cases detected at Singapore's Changi Airport has gone up by 60 per cent in 2010, a year after a security screening system was put in place......
SCDF to review blaze at Shell's Bukom facility
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will be reviewing and drawing lessons from the 32-hour blaze at a Shell petrochemical plant at Pulau Bukom last month......
S'pore to offer US$1m for container port design
Singapore is offering a US$1 million cash prize for a global challenge in a bid to find the best new design for the next generation of container ports......
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