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MAS caps tenure of residential loans at 35 years
In a move to avoid a price bubble and foster long-term stability in the property market, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will restrict the tenure of all new residential property loans to 35 years. The change is effective........
Police raid shophouse used as gambling den, 9 arrested
Police arrested nine people during a raid last night on a shophouse in Joo Chiat Road which was used as a gambling den. The suspects, eight men and one woman, are aged between 29 and 65. The police said early........
Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, Subordinate Courts slated for conservation
The Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital in Serangoon Road and the Subordinate Courts in Havelock Road have been slated for conservation. These buildings will retain their original facade, key architectural and structural characteristics, even........
Resale prices of private non-landed homes up 3.2%
Resale prices of private non-landed homes rose strongly by 3.2 per cent in the third quarter, according to flash estimates put out by the Singapore Real Estate Exchange (SRX). SRX compiles data from 11 top property agencies in........
Chan Chun Sing on quality benchmarks in childcare sector
Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing has warned against a situation of price inadvertently becoming a signal for quality in childcare education and services. "We then have a luxury good(s)........
New framework for childcare personnel
Childcare personnel will have structured pathways to develop and update their professional knowledge and skills, under a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework. The framework aims to enhance childcare quality by........
Japan's visual kei bands launch concert tour in S'pore
Dismiss them as scary, overly dressed or just plain crazy. But Japanese visual kei bands with trademark heavy make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, have enough of an international following to launch land a concert tour,........
3 CPIB officers to testify in Ng Boon Gay's corruption trial
Three officers from the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) who recorded the statements of Ms Cecilia Sue Siew Nang will be called as witnesses in the corruption trial of ex-Central Narcotics Bureau chief Ng Boon Gay......
Howard Shaw starts 12-week jail term
Former executive director of the Singapore Environment Council, Howard Shaw, said he respects what the law has handed down to him, as he started serving his 12-week jail term today. He made the statement in response to questions........
Let kids have their childhood: PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has highlighted a Singaporean parody of the Korean mega-hit Gangnam Style, as a timely reminder to parents to let their kids have their childhood. He said on his Facebook page yesterday evening that........
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Better access for the disabled, families
Pro-family features such as nursing rooms and child-friendly facilities at shopping malls and transport interchanges where human traffic is high. Parking lots in public buildings that are family friendly - not just for families........
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Couples lack finances & mental preparedness for children: survey
About one out of two couples say not having enough finances is the main reason for not having children......
Singapore takes new steps to cool housing market
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will restrict the tenure of loans granted by financial institutions for the purchase of residential properties, effective from 6 October......
Mental health rehabilitation centre opens in Yishun
Patients with mental illnesses living in Yishun can now recuperate at a new rehabilitation centre in their community......
Police raid shophouse used as gambling den, 9 arrested
SINGAPORE : Police arrested nine people during a raid on Thursday night on a shophouse in Joo Chiat Road which was used as a gambling den......
5 restoration projects awarded URA's Architectural Heritage Award
Five restoration projects have been awarded the Urban Redevelopment Authority's Architectural Heritage Award this year......
S'pore, Malaysian co-ops to build cross-border ties
Co-operatives (co-ops) from Singapore and Malaysia are working to build ties through a three-day road trip named Wheels Adventure......
New principal & CEO for Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic (SP) will have a new principal and chief executive officer from January 1, 2013......
3 CPIB officers to testify in Ng Boon Gay's trial
Three officers of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) who recorded statements from Ms Cecilia Sue Siew Nang will be called as witnesses in the sex-for-contracts trial of ex-Central Narcotics Bureau chief Ng Boon Gay......
Chan Chun Sing on quality benchmarks in childcare sector
Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing has warned against a situation of price inadvertently becoming a signal for quality in childcare education and services......
Howard Shaw starts 12-week jail term
Former executive director of the Singapore Environment Council, Howard Shaw, said he respects what the law has handed down to him, as he started serving his 12-week jail term on Friday......
Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, Subordinate Courts slated for conservation
The Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital in Serangoon Road and the Subordinate Courts in Havelock Road have been slated for conservation......
New framework for childcare personnel
A framework to help childcare teachers strengthen their professional learning and development will be rolled out next year to over 1,000 childcare centres......
Lui Tuck Yew to make official visit to Saudi Arabia
Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew will make an official visit to Saudi Arabia from October 5 to 7......
"Let kids have their childhood," says PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has highlighted a Singaporean parody of the Korean mega-hit "Gangnam Style", as a timely reminder to parents to let their kids have their childhood......
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