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To stay ahead, S'pore has its work cut out: ESM Goh
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Amid various global and domestic challenges, the Republic will "have its work cut out" to preserve its independence and remain relevant and competitive - and the nation has to remain cohesive, with "first rate" leaders at t.....
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No plans for more HDB executive maisonettes: Khaw
Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan said there is no need for the Housing and Development Board (HDB) to build executive maisonettes (EMs) again, as executive condominiums (ECs) already include double-storey units similar to........
Employers generally support pay rise for low-wage workers: Tan Chuan-Jin
Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin said employers have generally been supportive of giving more to low-wage workers. He was giving an update on the National Wages Council's recommendation in May this year to give a S$50 pay........
Yaacob explains this year's reduced Haj quota
No losses were suffered by Singaporean Muslims who could not get a place to perform the annual Haj in Mecca this year. Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Dr Yaacob Ibrahim said some Haj operators, however, may have had to forfeit........
Efforts to attract, retain more early childhood teachers have seen results: MCYS
Efforts to retain and attract more teachers into the early childhood sector have reaped results, Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing said in Parliament today. Total staff in the childcare........
Ex-manager accused of misusing S$120,000 in company funds
A former branch manager has been charged with misusing about S$120,000 belonging to the transportation and logistics company she worked for. Malar Sinnadurai, 38, allegedly deposited nearly S$80,000 into her personal bank account........
40% of S'pore workforce to consist of PMEs by 2030
By 2030, 40 per cent of Singapore's labour force is expected to consist of Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs), said Acting Minister for Manpower Tan Chuan-Jin in Parliament today. He also noted that programmes put in........
More railway noise barriers for Tampines, Jurong, Toh Guan
More railway noise barriers will be put up at Tampines, Jurong East and Toh Guan to cut out noise from passing trains. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said this follows the successful installation of barriers at Jurong East and........
MNCs expected to be more prudent in hiring in Q4
Companies, in particular multinational corporations (MNCs) with operations here, will be more prudent and more conservative in its hiring in the fourth quarter, according to human resource consultancy PrimeStaff Management Services......
Judgment reserved on costs in Hougang by-election case
Judgment has been reserved on whether Mdm Vellama Marie Muthu should bear the legal costs incurred in seeking for the High Court to declare that the Prime Minister does not have "unfettered discretion" over whether and when to call for a........
Fewer cases of unlicensed moneylending reported in first half of 2012
There has been a 21 per cent drop in reported cases of unlicensed moneylending and related harrassment in the first half of this year, compared to the same period last year, said Minister in Prime Minister's Office S Iswaran today......
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Judgment reserved on costs in Hougang by-election case
A High Court judge has reserved judgment on whether a Hougang resident will have to bear legal costs following her bid to bring the Hougang by-election case to court......
SAP schools still important: Heng Swee Keat
Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said Special Assistance Plan (SAP) schools understand the need for students to have opportunities for inter-ethnic interaction and engagement with students from other schools......
Sales numbers do not suggest speculation in HDB shops: Khaw
National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said recent sales numbers do not suggest a speculative element in Housing and Development Board (HDB) shops, and it will not be tenable for HDB to impose new restrictions like stricter citizenship eligibili.....
Land around Woodlands MRT station slated for development
There are plans to develop the land around Woodlands MRT station into a regional centre......
VSA amended to better protect those lacking mental capacity
Singapore's Parliament has passed amendments to the Voluntary Sterilisation Act (VSA), which among others, aim to better protect persons who lack mental capacity......
No plans for more HDB executive maisonettes: Khaw
Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan said there is no need for the Housing and Development Board (HDB) to build executive maisonettes (EMs) again, as executive condominiums (ECs) already include double-storey units similar to EMs......
Continual focus on design important: Heng Swee Keat
Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said Singapore's continual focus on design is important as the country pushes towards a more knowledge-intensive and innovation-driven economy......
Residents' interest, safety "paramount" in canal deepening exercise
Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, said that the interest and safety of residents is "paramount" in the canal deepening exercise along Bukit Timah Road......
Help available for low-income ITE students: Hawazi Daipi
About half, or 11,800 students, at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) received help with course fees in the form of bursaries in the last academic year......
Same valuation basis for all HDB flats: Khaw Boon Wan
SINGAPAPORE: National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said home buyers are currently paying above the value assessed by professional valuers as it is "a seller's market"......
More people in S'pore suffering from knee pain due to aging, sports
As Singapore faces not only an ageing but also an active population, the incidence of knee pain, in particular osteoarthritis of the knee, is expected to rise......
Parliament passes Civil Law (Amendment) Bill
Parliament has passed amendments to the Civil Law Act (CLA)......
23% of Singaporeans have been credit card fraud victims: survey
One in four respondents in a global fraud survey said they have been victims of credit, debit or pre-paid card frauds over the last five years......
Efforts to attract, retain more early childhood teachers have seen results: MCYS
Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing said efforts to retain and attract more teachers into the early childhood sector have reaped results......
Lui on property damage caused by DTL construction work
Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew has explained how the Downtown Line construction work affected property in Watten estate along Bukit Timah Road......
Fight against unlicensed moneylending far from over: S Iswaran
The fight against unlicensed moneylending activities in Singapore is far from over, said Second Minister for Home Affairs, S Iswaran......
No losses suffered in Haj bookings: Dr Yaacob
No losses were suffered by Singaporean Muslims who could not get a place to perform the annual Haj in Mecca this year......
Parliament debates amendments to Civil Law Act
Singapore's Parliament is debating amendments to the Civil Law Act which has clarified the Law Minister's powers in relation to property which devolves to the government when a person dies and if he does so without a will or without a next-of-kin......
More PMEs receive employment assistance
More professionals, managers and executives (PMEs) have received assistance in employment......
More railway noise barriers for Tampines, Jurong, Toh Guan
More railway noise barriers will be put up at three other locations to cut out noise from passing trains......
MNCs expected to be more prudent in hiring in Q4
Companies, in particular multinational corporations (MNCs) with operations here, will be more prudent and more conservative in its hiring of staff in the fourth quarter......
S'pore must remain cohesive, helmed by first-rate leaders: ESM Goh
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts: Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong says Singapore has to stay exceptional by remaining cohesive as a nation, with first-rate leaders to navigate the choppy seas of the changing world order......
Ex-manager accused of misusing S$120,000 in company funds
A former branch manager has been charged with misusing about S$120,000 belonging to the transportation and logistics company she worked for......
Sam Tan to attend meetings in Kuwait & Germany
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Community Development, Youth and Sports Sam Tan is in Kuwait for the inaugural Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit on Tuesday......
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