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S'pore abstains from UN vote on Palestine status
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) explained why Singapore abstained from voting to grant Palestine the status of a non-member observer state within the United Nations (UN). This comes after the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly........
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Howard Shaw released from prison
Former executive director of the Singapore Environment Council, Howard Shaw, has been released from prison after serving his jail term. A prison spokesman said Mr Shaw was released today. The 41-year-old grandson of Shaw........
SMRT illegal strike a "lesson" for Singapore's HR community: SHRI
The illegal strike by SMRT bus drivers from China offers lessons for the Human Resources (HR) community, said the Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) today. The institute said the issue highlighted the need for the HR........
Khaw floats possibility of trying out SRO concept across S'pore
National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan has floated the possibility of trying out the Singapore River Precinct concept in other areas of Singapore. Under the concept, the private sector stepped forwardly voluntarily to manage........
Man acquitted of raping woman after High Court appeal
A man has been acquitted of raping a woman following an appeal in the High Court. Mr Ong Ming Wee, 29, had claimed trial to a charge of raping the 25-year-old woman on Feb 12 2009. He had met the woman the night before........
It's going to be tough at the top
The tussle for top prize at the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore on Sunday will see former champions like 2011 winner Charles Mwai Kanyao fending off challenges from Kenyan countrymen Luke Kibet and Kenneth Mungara. A surprise........
Singaporeans should change mindset about elderly, experts say
Experts in the field of ageing say a mindset change is needed in Singapore when it comes to the elderly. Taking a lesson from Europe, they said Singapore needs to learn how to value their elderly and view them as productive......
Longer jail term for lawyer who misappropriated clients' money
The High Court has imposed a longer imprisonment term for disgraced lawyer Tan Cheng Yew, who misappropriated S$4.82 million of his clients' money. Tan now has to serve 12 years' jail instead of the original nine. Tan........
Yishun triple murder convict to hang
The Chinese national who killed three women in a flat in Yishun three years ago was this morning sentenced to hang, after High Court Judge Chan Seng Oon found Wang Zhijian guilty of the murder of one of the three women. Wang, 46,........
Firm stand against illegal strike an assurance to investors: Teo Ser Luck
The government's strong stand against the illegal strike staged by 171 SMRT bus drivers from China will give companies and investors here and potential investors the assurance about the country's stable labour relations, said Minister of State........
Real median income growth slowed to 2.2% this year: MOM findings
Singapore residents' real median income growth slowed to 2.2 per cent this year although the employment rate hit a new high, driven by strong job creation and a higher number of women and older workers in the workforce. The resident........
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Court action sends clear signal: MPs
The move to charge four bus drivers with instigating an illegal strike sent a clear signal that disgruntled workers should not break the law, but there are also important lessons to be learnt by SMRT, said Members of Parliament........
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Armed forces still relevant amid new world order: DPM Teo
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean stressed the relevance of a defence and armed forces even with a new world order and security challenges......
Youths, potential borrowers main target of campaign against unlicensed moneylending
Youths and potential borrowers, who may be lured by the promise of easy money, are the main target of a public education campaign against unlicensed moneylending......
S'pore abstains from UN vote on Palestine status
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) explained why Singapore abstained from voting to grant Palestine the status of a non-member observer state within the United Nations (UN)......
Howard Shaw released from prison
Former executive director of the Singapore Environment Council, Howard Shaw, has been released from prison after serving his jail term......
Khaw floats possibility of trying out SRO concept across S'pore
National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan has floated the possibility of trying out the Singapore River Precinct concept in other areas of Singapore......
Singapore, Indonesia air forces conclude bilateral exercises
The air forces of Singapore and Indonesia have concluded their bilateral exercises with a combined closing ceremony in Lombok......
SHRI says SMRT illegal strike "lesson" for HR community
The illegal strike by SMRT bus drivers from China offers lessons for the Human Resources (HR) community, said the Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) on Friday......
Three to be charged with conspiracy to cheat MBS casino
A croupier at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino and her two accomplices will be charged in court on Saturday with conspiracy to commit criminal breach of trust......
Man acquitted of raping woman after High Court appeal
A man has been acquitted of raping a woman following an appeal in the High Court......
Longer jail term for boss who dumped injured worker by roadside
An employer who dumped his dying foreign worker by the roadside in June 2012 has been given an additional three months in jail, bringing his jail term to 12 months......
Jobless man jailed for 'bicycle rage'
A jobless man was sentenced to nine weeks' jail for hitting a cyclist with a bicycle chain......
Singaporeans should change mindset about elderly: experts
Experts in the field of ageing said a mindset change is needed in Singapore when it comes to the elderly......
Chinese national sentenced to death for murder in Yishun
A Chinese national who killed three women in a flat in Yishun four years ago has been sentenced to death......
Longer jail term for lawyer who misappropriated clients' money
The High Court has imposed a longer imprisonment term for disgraced lawyer Tan Cheng Yew, who misappropriated S$4.82 million of his clients' money......
Employment rate of Singapore residents hits new high
Singapore's resident employment rate hits a new high this year, driven by strong job creation and a higher number of women and older workers in the workforce......
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