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More people under Public Assistance, ComCare schemes
There are more people on Public Assistance (PA) and more beneficiaries under the ComCare Assistance schemes, compared to a year ago. A total of 3,033 households are on PA scheme as at end-July, an increase from 2,992 households a........
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50-year housing loans unlikely to impact public housing market: Khaw Boon Wan
National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said the 50-year mortgage bank loans that are available now are not likely to have significant impact on the public housing market. In a written reply to a question by Aljunied Member of........
South China Sea disagreements reflect disunity in ASEAN: Shanmugam
Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said ASEAN's failure to issue a joint statement over how to deal with claims on disputed territories in the South China Sea reflects disunity within the grouping. He said it was regrettable that........
21 govt bodies found to have lapses in managing public funds
SINGAPORE: 21 government bodies in Singapore, including 10 ministries and 11 statutory boards, have been found to have lapses in managing public funds and resources. This is according to a report by the Auditor-General's Office, which........
Search efforts for missing NSF in Brunei continues
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is augmenting search efforts for missing full-time National Serviceman Lance-Corporal (LCP) Muhammad Fahrurrazi Bin Salim with a team led by Commander Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Brigadier General........
Not all mosques in S'pore may perform Korban ritual this October
Not all mosques in Singapore may be able to perform the annual sacrifice ritual, better known as Korban, in October. Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim said this follows a new regulatory framework set down by........
MOF tightens procurement rules
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) will be enhancing the procurement rules regarding single bids and the minimum opening period for suppliers for submiting bids for quotations. For procurements where only a single bid is received, the........
Manager jailed 12 weeks in online vice ring case
A production manager was jailed 12 weeks today for having paid sex with an underage girl. Chiang Meng Chuan, 31 was found guilty of paying the girl between S$500 and S$600 for sex on two occasions at Hotel 81 Bencoolen in September........
Increase in cyber extortion cases by female foreigners
The police have seen an increase in the number of cyber extortion cases involving foreign female suspects. In the first seven months of this year, at least 32 police reports involving foreign female suspects were reported......
Bus, train services to be extended on eve of Hari Raya Puasa
Bus and train services will be extended on the eve of Hari Raya Puasa this Saturday. SBS Transit said for the North East Line, the last train in the direction of HarbourFront will leave Punggol Station at 12.02am......
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Continue to build trust, harmony among communities: PM
Singaporeans should continue to build on the trust and harmony among the different communities, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday as he attended an Iftar with more than 2,500 Muslims at the Kebun Baru Community Club. The Iftar session was.....
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More employers to benefit from Special Employment Credit Scheme
More employers are to receive more money for employing older low-wage Singaporeans......
Most CPF members covered under Dependents' Protection Scheme
About 83 per cent of active CPF members between the age of 16 and 60 are covered under the CPF Dependents' Protection Scheme (DPS)......
Mr Shanmugam, Ms Sylvia Lim debate Woffles Wu's case
Law Minister K Shanmugam has strongly defended Singapore's prosecutorial system, stressing that Singaporeans must be responsible when making comments about the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC), which is the country's prosecutorial institution......
More people under Public Assistance, ComCare schemes
There are more people on Public Assistance (PA) and more beneficiaries under the ComCare Assistance schemes......
Health Ministry closely monitoring EV-71 situation in Cambodia
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is closely monitoring the Enterovirus 71 (EV-71) situation in Cambodia and has been in contact with Cambodian counterparts and the World Health Organization......
Strategic R&D investments sharpen S'pore's competitive edge
Research and development (R&D) efforts in Singapore have resulted in about 1,500 to 2000 patents being filed worldwide every year but Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said this is only one measure of innovation......
New Malay Heritage Centre officially re-opens next month
The new Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) will officially re-open in September......
South China Sea disagreements reflect disunity: Shanmugam
Foreign Affairs Minister, K Shanmugam, said ASEAN's failure to issue a joint statement over how to deal with claims on disputed territories in the South China Sea reflects disunity within the grouping......
Six bills introduced in Parliament
Six government bills were introduced in Parliament on Monday......
21 govt bodies found to have lapses in managing public funds
21 government bodies in Singapore, including 10 ministries and 11 statutory boards, have been found to have lapses in managing public funds and resources......
Search for missing NSF continues
Search and rescue operations for a full-time national serviceman (NSF) missing in the Temburong training area in Brunei are continuing......
Community approach key to strengthen social cohesion, says Grace Fu
A community approach is needed to strengthen social cohesion and help new immigrants integrate with Singapore society......
New multi-screen mobile social TV experience helps silver generation
Scientists from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have invented a system which allows you to "pull" the programme on your TV screen onto your tablet at a flick of your wrist and continue watching it seamlessly......
Not all mosques in S'pore may perform Korban ritual this October
Not all mosques in Singapore may be able to perform the annual sacrifice ritual, better known as Korban, in October......
Govt to tighten rules on its tender processes
The government will tighten rules on its tender processes. The move comes in the wake of procurement lapses involving several ministries......
Mother Tongue Languages Symposium to be held this month
The first-ever Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Symposium will be held on August 25 this year at the National Library Building......
Safe driving advisory to motorists travelling to M'sia
The Singapore Road Safety Council is advising motorists to practise safe road user habits inside Singapore and outside......
Increase in cyber extortion cases by female foreigners
Police have seen an increase in the number of cyber extortion cases involving foreign female suspects......
Manager jailed 12 weeks in online vice ring case
A production manager was jailed 12 weeks on Monday for having paid sex with an underage girl......
Bus, train services to be extended on eve of Hari Raya Puasa
Bus and train services will be extended on the eve of Hari Raya Puasa this Saturday......
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