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SCDF to step up checks on buildings during festive season
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is stepping up checks on commercial buildings during the festive period to ensure compliance with fire safety requirements. This is because more patrons and customers are expected at hotels........
SMRT says no further adjustments of pay for China bus drivers
SMRT will not make further adjustments to the salaries of its drivers from China, despite an illegal strike last week over pay and living conditions. But it will look into the possibility of allowing its drivers to encash their........
Transcript of SMRT CEO's address to PRC Service Leaders
Dear colleagues, There is a right and proper way to raise concerns. This has been a difficult week for all of us. Some of you have been frustrated that your feedback for improvements in your working and living........
Jurong Shipyard statement on oil rig accident
Jurong Shipyard has issued the following statement regarding the oil rig accident that occurred earlier today: An incident occurred this morning at approximately 10.30 am during a jacking test onboard one of the jack-up rigs under........
MOM statement on oil rig accident at Jurong Shipyard
The Ministry of Manpower has issued the following statement regarding an accident at Jurong Shipyard The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) was informed of an accident at Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd worksite at Tanjong Kling Road which........
Child Development Account scheme to be extended by 6 years
Parents can continue to dip into a special savings account under the Baby Bonus scheme until their children are 12 years old, instead of six. From 1 January 2013, their Child Development Accounts (CDAs) will be extended by six........
New career scheme to boost eldercare facilities
A new career scheme was launched today, aimed at strengthening community-based eldercare services and boosting the manpower needed for eldercare facilities such as Senior Care Centres and Senior Home Care services. Under the senior........
WP to continue serving Aljunied residents "to the fullest"
MP for Aljunied GRC, Muhd Faisal Abdul Manap said his main priority is to serve residents of Aljunied who have given him their trust "to the fullest". He was responding to comments by PAP Secretary-General Lee Hsien Loong that the........
About 60 reportedly injured after Jurong Shipyard jackup rig tilts
About 60 workers are believed to have been injured when a jackup rig at Jurong Shipyard tilted to one side on Monday. The injured are said to have been sent to the National University Hospital and Alexandra Hospital......
SMRT bus driver sentenced to six weeks jail for participating in illegal strike
The final SMRT bus driver who was charged for his involvement in the illegal strike last week was sentenced to six weeks imprisonment this afternoon, after he pleaded guilty to commencing an illegal strike.In passing sentence, Senior........
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Tripartism's stress points are showing
In managing our heavy reliance on foreign manpower, has complacency crept in? Is tripartism under threat? The SMRT illegal strike last week is a wake-up call to all industrial relations stakeholders. It pointedly reminds us that the stable........
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