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RWS & MBS casino tax revenue net increase at S$900m for FY10
The overall net increase in tax revenue from the casinos of Singapore's two integrated resorts (IRs) is about S$900 million for FY10, based on estimates from the Ministry of Finance. For the first 10 months of FY11 - between April........
Two in trouble for making false reports to police
Two persons are being investigated for making false police reports on two separate incidents. The 21-year-old man reported to the police that his house at Bukit Purmei had been broken into and ransacked. He also reported that money........
Better integrating special needs children with society
More will also be done to better integrate children with special needs with society. To better prepare special education students for future employment, there will be a greater emphasis on vocational pathways that lead to nationally........
Impact of IRs on home prices limited: DTZ Research
Singapore's two integrated resorts (IRs) have had limited impact on home prices, according to a report by property consultancy firm DTZ. The report noted that between the first quarter of 2009 and the second quarter of 2010, capital........
Malay-Muslim community has to build on its success: Dr Yaacob
Singapore's Malay-Muslim community has been urged to build on its successes together as a community and a nation. Making this call, Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs Dr Yaacob Ibrahim said the Community Leaders Forum Convention........
MUIS identifies 15 mosques for upgrading
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, MUIS has identified 15 mosques for the second phase of the mosque upgrading programme from this year till 2016. Revealing this in Parliament today, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Dr........
Some 7,000 Malay students to benefit from Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy
Nearly 7,000 students from the Malay community at the polytechnic and university levels will benefit from the recent changes to Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS), said Minister-In Charge of Muslim Affairs, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim. The........
About 2% of primary-level S'poreans exempted from compulsory education
About two per cent, or 5,229, of all primary-level Singaporean children are exempted from compulsory education, as at February this year. About half of these children have special educational needs. Others are either........
More help for academically-weak students
The government will provide support for academically-weak students through its Learning Support Programmes. These programmes provide targeted assistance for students weak in literacy and numeracy, and will be extended to the........
Men jailed, fined for illegal baccarat 'insurance' betting
Two men have been slapped with custodial sentences and heavy fines for illegal baccarat 'insurance' betting. Lim Hock Huat and Leong Sai Mun, both 23 years old, were from the same bookmaking syndicate. They were........
S$3.6m dyslexia programme for primary school students
The Education Ministry (MOE) is beefing up the special education sector to improve the quality, accessibility and affordability of special education (SPED). The ministry is piloting a S$3.6 million school-based dyslexia programme in........
CNB busts drug syndicate
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has busted a drug syndicate, with the arrests of its leader and five others yesterday. Four of the suspects caught are alleged to be clients of the drug syndicate. CNB also seized over........
University model that mixes teaching with industry practice under consideration
The Education Ministry's committee on expanding the university sector is considering the possibility of a new university model that marries teaching with hands-on practice. In an update to the House, committee chairman and Minister........
More school-based student care centres to open by 2014
The Education Ministry will be increasing the number of school-based student care centres over the next two years. The centres offer after-school pastoral care and a structured environment for students from low-income families to........
MRT train service at Pasir Ris delayed twice, SMRT apologises
Train service at Pasir Ris MRT station was delayed twice during morning peak hours today due to signalling faults on the track near the station. SMRT said the first delay happened at 7.06am and lasted for about 15 minutes......
Govt urges ownership on casino exclusion orders
There are 42,700 casino self-exclusion orders in force as of 31 January this year. The programme started in November 2009. More than 80 per cent (35,200) of the orders are for foreigners, and the remainder (7,500) are........
Revised Edusave awards framework to emphasise holistic education
The Ministry of Education's (MOE) Edusave awards framework is getting an overhaul. Laying out the changes, Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said the current framework, last reviewed in 2009, places too much stress on academic........
Internal inquiry on two expats who jumped bail
An internal inquiry is ongoing to examine if there were lapses or negligence in the case of two foreigners who absconded while on bail. They were part of three who were being charged with assaulting a Singaporean outside Suntec City........
Dutch bio-technologist conferred Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
A Dutch environmental bio-technologist won the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2012, a prestigious international award that recognises outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems. Prof Mark van Loosdrecht pioneered a........
Poly students design software that detects breast cancer in seconds
A team from Ngee Ann Polytechnic has developed a software that can detect breast cancer in three to five seconds using mammograms. Currently, a patient has to wait for a few days for a visual screening to be done by a radiologist.........
Foreign workers will not be barred from casinos: Chan Chun Sing
There are 42,700 casino self-exclusion orders in force as of Jan 31 this year. The programme started in November 2009. More than 80 per cent (35,200) of the orders are for foreigners, and the remainder (7,500) are........
Parts of North-South Line will have rail support replaced
Certain stretches of the MRT system along the North-South Line will have their rail support or timber sleepers replaced. Minister of State for Transport Josephine Teo said this is based on inputs from both SMRT and LTA......
Kindness Gallery now open to the public
Singaporeans who want to view the courtesy campaigns of yesteryear may do so at the Kindness Gallery. The Kindness Gallery was launched by former Singapore Kindness Movement Chairman Noel Hon, who helmed the movement for 12 years........
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Changi to expand T1, develop fifth terminal
Hot on the heels of last week's announcement that Changi Airport's Budget Terminal will make way for a bigger, better Terminal 4, the Transport Ministry yesterday unveiled plans farther off on the horizon that will see a fifth passenger........
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RWS & MBS casino tax revenue net increase at S$900m for FY10
The overall net increase in tax revenue from the casinos of Singapore's two integrated resorts (IRs) is about S$900 million for FY10, based on estimates from the Ministry of Finance......
Two in trouble for making false reports to police
Two persons are being investigated for making false police reports on two separate incidents......
Better integrating special needs children with society
More will also be done to better integrate children with special needs with society......
Dr Yaacob on challenges for Malay-Muslim leaders
Singapore's Malay-Muslim community has been urged to build on its successes together as a community and a nation......
Update on progress of mosque building and upgrading
Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim gave an update on the progress of mosque building and upgrading......
Some 7,000 Malay students to benefit from Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy
Nearly 7,000 students from the Malay community at the polytechnic and university levels will benefit from the recent changes to Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS), said Minister-In Charge of Muslim Affairs, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim......
Men jailed, fined for illegal baccarat 'insurance' betting
Two men have been slapped with custodial sentences and heavy fines for illegal baccarat 'insurance' betting......
Help for academically-weak students
The government will provide academic support through its Learning Support Programmes......
About 2% of primary-level S'poreans exempted from compulsory education
About two per cent, or 5,229, of all primary-level Singaporean children are exempted from compulsory education, as at February 2012......
S$3.6m help for dyslexic students
The Education Ministry is piloting a S$3.6 million school-based dyslexia programme in 20 mainstream primary schools......
CNB busts drug syndicate
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has busted a drug syndicate, with the arrests of its leader and five others on Wednesday......
Increase in financial support for needy students
One of the important roles of a good school is that it should level up students who need additional support, Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said in Parliament on Thursday......
Police looking for man to assist with loan shark harassment investigations
Police are looking for a man (shown in the picture) to assist with investigations into a case of loan shark harassment around Sin Ming Avenue at about 2.00 am on Tuesday......
New university model being considered
The Education Ministry's committee on expanding the tertiary sector is considering a new university model that marries teaching with industry practice......
More school-based student care centres to open by 2014
The Education Ministry will be increasing the number of school-based student care centres over the next two years......
MRT train service at Pasir Ris delayed twice, SMRT apologises
Train service at Pasir Ris MRT station was delayed twice during morning peak hours on Thursday due to signalling faults on the track near the station......
Kindness Gallery to share experiences & promise ownership of kindness movement
Singaporeans can take a walk down memory lane and look back at the courtesy campaigns of yesteryear at the Kindness Gallery......
Revised Edusave awards framework to emphasize holistic education
The Ministry of Education's (MOE) Edusave awards framework is getting an overhaul......
Internal inquiry on 2 expats who jumped bail
An internal inquiry is ongoing to examine if there were lapses or negligence in the case of two foreigners who absconded while on bail......
Parts of North-South MRT Line will have rail support replaced
Certain stretches of the MRT system along the North-South Line will have their rail support or timber sleepers replaced......
Govt urges ownership on casino exclusion orders
There are 42,700 casino self-exclusion orders in force as of 31 January this year......
7 weeks' jail for man in rental scam
A 53-year-old man was sentenced to seven weeks' jail for cheating two foreigners of their money in a rental scam......
Changes proposed to ensure S'pore remains attractive for int'l arbitrations
The law ministry has proposed changes to ensure that Singapore remains an attractive venue and maintains a first-class framework for international arbitrations, following positive feedback from industry stakeholders......
Dutch bio-technologist conferred Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
A Dutch environmental bio-technologist won the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2012, a prestigious international award that recognises outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems......
10 suspects caught for involvement in loanshark activities
Six men and four women have been arrested on suspicion of helping loan sharks in their illegal activities......
Poly students design software that can detect breast cancer in seconds
A team from Ngee Ann Polytechnic has developed a software that can detect breast cancer in three to five seconds using mammograms......
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