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Proposal to entrench appeal process in death sentence
The highest court of the land will have to sign off on all death sentences before a criminal is hanged, if changes to the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) proposed today are eventually passed. Currently, if a criminal who is sentenced........
All buildings to get fibre broadband network in 9 months
The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) remains concerned whether OpenNet, which is responsible for operating Singapore's fibre optic broadband network, can meet its Universal Service Obligations starting January. Speaking in........
Strong demand for housing likely to continue: Khaw
Strong demand for residential property in Singapore is likely to persist as interest rates stay low, said National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan today in Parliament today. Responding to Member of Parliament Foo Mee Har, who........
SMRT raises bus drivers' pay
Transport operator SMRT will be increasing the pay of its bus drivers following a review this month. Taking into account the earlier pay raise implemented in July, Singaporean bus drivers will see their basic salaries increase by........
Current nuclear energy technology "not suitable for use in S'pore"
Second Minister for Trade and Industry S Iswaran said a pre-feasibility study has concluded that current nuclear energy technology is not suitable for use in Singapore, even though the latest designs of nuclear power plants are much safer than........
Necessary to take "firm stand" against viewing of anti-Islam film
The government said that it was necessary to take a firm stand against the viewing of the Innocence of Muslims film in Singapore as a matter of principle. Speaking in Parliament today, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister........
Singapore still internationally competitive: Lim Hng Kiang
Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang said in Parliament today that Singapore remains internationally competitive despite the sluggish economic performance. Citing the 2012 World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness........
Court dismisses motion to set aside drug trafficker's death sentence
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a criminal motion by the lawyers of a convicted drug trafficker to set aside his death sentence and reopen his case in the High Court for a re-trial, given proposed changes to the mandatory death penalty for........
Govt stresses need to maintain clear line between politics & religion
The government has stressed the need to maintain a clear line between politics and religion in Singapore. Speaking in Parliament today, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister Teo Chee Hean said the separation of religion........
Demand for new private homes jumps 84%
Demand for new private homes jumped by 84 per cent last month from August, led mainly by a strong rebound in the mass market segment. According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), 2,621 new private homes, excluding........
Govt to release 5 residential sites
The government is releasing five residential sites for sale this month. Together, the five land parcels - which include two executive condominium (EC) sites and three residential sites - will yield about 2,880 units. In........
NUS Business School's MBA programme among world's top five
The National University of Singapore Business School's double-degree programme with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has been ranked fifth globally in the Financial Times' Executive Master of Business Administration Rankings........
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The fault line of values
Ms Amy Cheong's racially-charged post is not the first and, it is probably safe to say given the ubiquity of social media, will not be the last either. Writing on his Facebook page, Law and Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said that the........
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Parliament passes amendments to Statutes bill
Parliament has passed amendments to the Statutes bill to allow for the current portfolios of two ministries - the Ministry of Community development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) and the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts (MICA) - to be re.....
S'pore economy not heading for recession: Lim Hng Kiang
Singapore economy is not heading for a recession and is on track for modest economic growth next year. This is according to Minister for Trade and Industry, Lim Hng Kiang......
Significantly more public & private housing units in 2014
26,800 Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats and 22,400 non-landed private housing units are projected to be completed in 2014......
Masagos to lead Malay Language Council delegation to KL
Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, will visit Kuala Lumpur and Pahang in Malaysia from 16 to 19 October......
Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Affairs Minister in S'pore
Trinidad and Tobago Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Winston Dookeran, is in Singapore from 15 to 19 October for a visit......
Man arrested for allegedly cheating more than 50 online shoppers
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of cheating more than 50 online shoppers......
S'pore productivity decline reflective of slowing economy: Teo Ser Luck
Trade and Industry Minister of State Teo Ser Luck said Singapore's productivity decline is reflective of the slowing economy......
Strong demand for housing likely to continue: Khaw
National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said strong demand for residential property in Singapore is likely to persist, as interest rates stay low......
Haze hotspots spiked after falling in past six years: Balakrishnan
After falling steadily in the past six years, the number of haze-causing hotspots in Indonesia has suddenly spiked to numbers that now exceed those in 2006......
Criminal Procedure Code changes to entrench appeal process in death sentence
Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) introduced in Parliament on Monday will ensure an automatic process of appeal for cases where the death sentence has been meted out......
All buildings to get NGNBN access within 9 months: Yaacob
Buildings currently not covered by fibre optics should enjoy the service within the next nine months......
Current nuclear energy technology "not suitable for use in S'pore"
Second Minister for Trade and Industry S Iswaran said a pre-feasibility study has concluded that current nuclear energy technology is not suitable for use in Singapore, even though the latest designs of nuclear power plants are much safer than older .....
Seven accused of hurting two elderly men
Seven people, aged between 16 and 31, have been charged with hurting two elderly men......
Necessary to take "firm stand" against viewing of anti-Islam film
The government said that it was necessary to take a firm stand against the viewing of the "Innocence of Muslims" film in Singapore as a matter of principle......
S'pore still internationally competitive, says Lim Hng Kiang
Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang said in Parliament on Monday that Singapore remains internationally competitive despite the sluggish economic performance......
Govt stresses need to maintain clear line between politics & religion
The government has stressed the need to maintain a clear line between politics and religion in Singapore......
Court dismisses motion to set aside death sentence for drug trafficker
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a criminal motion by the lawyers of a convicted drug trafficker to set aside his death sentence and reopen his case in the High Court for a re-trial, given proposed changes to the mandatory death penalty for drug tra.....
Man charged with stealing tins of baby milk powder
A 31-year-old man has been charged with stealing five tins of baby milk powder worth about S$300......
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