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S'pore has to manage inflow of foreigners and help them adapt: PM Lee
Singapore has to adapt to a changing world, but at a pace which Singaporeans can accept and get used to, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Speaking at the FutureChina Global Forum on Tuesday afternoon, he said it was "completely........
Secondary one history textbook amended to clear up confusion
A secondary one history textbook has been amended to prevent further confusion after it was pointed out that there was an error, Minister for Education Heng Swee Keat said in Parliament on Tuesday. The textbook is titled "The Living........
Govt does not set specific targets for new jobs for Singaporeans
Second Minister for Trade and Industry, S Iswaran, said the government does not set specific targets for new jobs for Singaporeans as doing so would be too prescriptive and inefficient. Instead, the government sets overall skilled........
Govt open to set up task force to create more jobs for elderly
Minister of State for Manpower, Tan Chuan-Jin, said his ministry is open to the idea of setting up a task force to create more jobs for elderly Singaporeans. But Mr Tan also sees no need to create a specific job placement service........
Foreigners involved in brawl managed to skip bail due to officer's lapse
The Investigation Officer who handled the case involving foreigners participating in a brawl at Suntec City has been charged with neglect of duty. Two of the accused had absconded after posting bail, prompting the police to conduct........
MICA seeks to get private museum operators to co-invest in historical sites
The government hopes to get private operators of "Battle Box" at Fort Canning Park as well as the ammunition store at Labrador Park interested in co-investing in the historical sites. Senior Minister of State for Information,........
Trade Ministry, STB reviewing framework to weed out unlicensed tour guides
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has more than doubled the frequency of enforcement checks to weed out unlicensed tour guides which have been increasing in numbers in recent years. STB has also mounted three large-scale raids at........
7,000 new and existing students expected to apply for tuition fee subsidy
Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Dr Yaacob Ibrahim said Mendaki expects about 7,000 new and existing students to apply for its Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy scheme (TTFS) this year. The scheme is an educational subsidy covering........
Govt to focus on promoting flexible work arrangements
To encourage more companies to promote flexible work arrangements, the government will focus on fostering such workplace cultures in the next two years. The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) has conducted pilots in the areas of........
Higher public policy spending may not lead to more babies: DPM Teo
Higher spending on pro-parenthood policies does not necessarily lead to more births, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said on Tuesday. Mr Teo was responding to a question in Parliament on whether Singapore could learn from the........
LTA could have done more for Dec's train disruptions: Lui Tuck Yew
As the regulator, it is the responsibility of the Land Transport Authority to hold transport operators accountable for delivering a reliable system for commuters, Minister for Transport Lui Tuck Yew told Parliament on Tuesday......
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Death penalty will remain integral to justice system
As the Republic becomes "safer, less violent, and more mature", in the words of Law and Foreign Minister K Shanmugam, it can take the step of refining the death penalty regime for murder cases. "This is a matter of........
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Singapore, India to boost cooperation in training, skills development
Singapore and India are set to boost cooperation in vocational education and skills development through the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)......
Police arrest serial molester
Police have arrested a 20-year-old man who is believed to be responsible for several cases of outrage of modesty reported in Ang Mo Kio......
Gardens by the Bay staff visit woman attacked by stray dog
Staff from Gardens by the Bay have visited the 22-year-old woman who was bitten by a stray dog at Bay East Gardens on Monday night......
S'pore has to manage inflow of foreigners and help them adapt: PM Lee
Singapore has to adapt to a changing world, but at a pace which Singaporeans can accept and get used to, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong......
Secondary one history textbook amended to clear up confusion
A secondary one history textbook has been amended to prevent further confusion after it was pointed out that there was an error, Minister for Education Heng Swee Keat said in Parliament on Tuesday......
Trade Ministry, STB reviewing framework to weed out unlicensed tour guides
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has more than doubled the frequency of enforcement checks to weed out unlicensed tour guides which have been increasing in numbers in recent years......
MICA seeks to get private museum operators to co-invest in historical sites
The government hopes to get private operators of "Battle Box" at Fort Canning Park as well as the ammunition store at Labrador Park interested in co-investing in the historical sites......
Foreigners involved in brawl managed to skip bail due to officer's lapse
The Investigation Officer who handled the case involving foreigners participating in a brawl at Suntec City has been charged with neglect of duty......
Govt does not set specific targets for new jobs for S'poreans
Second Minister for Trade and Industry, S Iswaran, said the government does not set specific targets for new jobs for Singaporeans as doing so would be too prescriptive and inefficient......
Govt open to set up task force to create more jobs for elderly
Minister of State for Manpower, Tan Chuan-Jin, said his ministry is open to the idea of setting up a task force to create more jobs for elderly Singaporeans......
Govt to focus on promoting flexible work arrangements
To encourage more companies to promote flexible work arrangements, the government will focus on fostering such workplace cultures in the next two years......
Higher public policy spending may not lead to more babies: DPM Teo
Higher spending on pro-parenthood policies does not necessarily lead to more births, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said on Tuesday......
Govt shares some blame for Dec's MRT breakdowns: Lui
Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew said his ministry and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) must also bear a share of responsibility for last December's train disruptions......
7,000 new & existing students expected to apply for tuition fee subsidy
Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Dr Yaacob Ibrahim said Mendaki expects about 7,000 new and existing students to apply for its Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy scheme (TTFS) this year......
HDB will consider measures preventing formation of foreign worker enclaves
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) will consider appropriate measures to discourage the formation of significant foreign worker enclaves in HDB estates, Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan told Parliament on Tuesday......
Govt may consider tightening bail system & Criminal Procedure Code
The government may consider tightening Singapore's bail system and the Criminal Procedure Code......
S$195m in casino entry levies collected in 2011
The Singapore government collected S$195 million in casino entry levies last year......
Boatman arrested for trying to sneak into S'pore waters
Police have arrested a boatman who tried to enter Singapore waters illegally to smuggle out illegal immigrants......
Private houses bought by foreigners and companies fall sharply
The proportion of private residential properties bought by foreigners and companies has fallen sharply - from about 20 per cent in 2011 to 7 per cent in the first half of this year......
More locally-made functional foods to provide health benefits
The Health Promotion Board (HPB) hopes to rope in local food companies to develop at least 30 new functional food prototypes over the next three years......
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