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SDP proposes joint campaign with Workers' Party
The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) has proposed that it run a joint campaign with the Workers' Party (WP) in the Punggol East by-election. "In the spirit of compromise and cooperation, we would like to propose that our two........
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Govt announces new property cooling measures
From tomorrow, new measures to cool the private and public housing markets will take effect. The measures include tighter eligibility for loans to buy HDB flats, Permanent Residents (PRs) who own a HDB flat will be disallowed from........
Illegal strike, EC prices set to dominate Parliament debate
The illegal strike by SMRT bus drivers from China and concerns that executive condominiums (EC) may no longer be within the reach of the sandwiched class look set to dominate debate when Parliament sits on Monday. At least 10........
WP, RP, PAP collect nomination forms; SDA submits political donation forms
The Workers' Party's Png Eng Huat today collected one set of nomination papers at the Elections Department at about 2pm. Mr Png, who is a Member of Parliament (MP) for Hougang, was accompanied by Ms Ng Swee Bee, the party's........
Pimp for underaged prostitute appeals jail term & fine
The pimp for an underage girl at the centre of an online vice ring, Tang Boon Thiew, has been sentenced to four years and 10 months in jail and fined S$90,000. Tang, 39, appealed against the sentence immediately after he was........
Sex.Violence.FamilyValues given R21 rating with edits
Following an appeal, director Ken Kwek's Sex.Violence.FamilyValues film, which was banned from being screened in Singaporea theatres last year, has been given an R21 rating with edits that include "beeps" and "mutes". The Films........
HDB median resale price hits new high of S$455k
The HDB resale median cash-over-valuation (COV) for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2012 rose to S$34,000 from the previous quarter's S$30,000, pushing the overall HDB median resale price to a new historical high of S$455,000 for Q4......
Employers should create opportunities for those with special needs: Halimah
Minister of State for Social and Family Development Halimah Yacob has called for more employers to create opportunities for people with mental illness in the workplace. She was speaking at the launch of the Bizlink Café, a Food &........
Smoking ban extended to more public areas from Jan 15
Smoking will be banned in more public areas, when changes to the law kick in on Jan 15 to better protect the public from second-hand smoke. This means smokers will not be able to light up at the common areas of all residential........
NUS law professor wants information on ex-students' results
The National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor on trial for corruption in a sex-for-grades case has asked the prosecution to provide more information on the results of a few former students. Professor Tey Tsun Hang, 41,........
Early morning delay in Bukit Panjang LRT service
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) service on the Bukit Panjang Line was delayed for about 10 minutes this morning due to a train fault. This happened at about 5.20am, when a train heading towards Petir Station stalled due to the........
Flash floods expected over the next four days: PUB
The Public Utilities Board (PUB) says that localised flash floods may occur in Singapore in the next four days, especially in low-lying costal areas such as Fort Road and Meyer Road. This is due to expected afternoon showers with........
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Punggol East to get polling cards soon after Nomination Day
Some 31,649 voters are slated to go to the polls on Jan 26 in the Punggol East by-election. This is a dip from the General Election in 2011, when 33,281 were registered to vote in the single-seat ward. Voters will receive their polling cards........
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Japan's Foreign Minister Kishida calls on PM Lee
Singapore and Japan have reaffirmed the excellent bilateral ties and close cooperation, which are underpinned by longstanding and deep economic and business links......
SDP hoping to collaborate with WP in Punggol East by-election
The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) said the Workers' Party (WP) has not replied to its invitation to discuss their participation in the Punggol East by-election......
Cafe to serve as training ground for patients recovering from mental illness
SINGAPORE : A new cafe will train patients recovering from mental illness in food and beverage (F&B) - to help meet Singapore's manpower needs in the sector......
Sex.Violence.FamilyValues given R21 rating with edits
The film, Sex.Violence.FamilyValues, which was banned from Singapore theatres last year, has been given an R21 rating with edits......
More property cooling measures announced
The Singapore government on Friday announced additional measures to cool the residential property market......
Man arrested for suspected murder at Beach Road
Police have arrested a 27-year-old male suspect in connection with the murder of a 30-year-old female Singaporean, whose decomposed body was found on 31 December 2012......
Prosecution seeks to impeach key witness in sex-for-grades trial
The prosecution in the corruption trial of the National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor has sought to impeach the credibility of its key witness, Darinne Ko Wen Hui......
Fund to raise awareness in human trafficking fight
SINGAPORE : A fund has been set up to raise public awareness in the fight against human trafficking......
Illegal strike & EC prices set to dominate debate in Parliament
The illegal strike by SMRT bus drivers from China and concerns that executive condominiums may no longer be within the reach of the sandwiched class look set to dominate debate when Parliament sits on Monday......
More political parties, individuals collect nomination papers for by-election
In growing signs of a possible multi-cornered fight for Punggol East, more political parties and individuals turned up on Friday at the Elections Department......
Pimp for underage prostitute gets jail term & fine
The pimp for an underage girl at the centre of an online vice ring, Tang Boon Thiew, has been sentenced to four years and 10 months in jail and fined S$90,000......
Sharper focus on artistic excellence & diversity for Arts Fest: NAC
The Singapore Arts Festival should have a sharper focus to promote artistic excellence and diversity in the arts scene when it returns in 2014......
Weatherman says flash floods may hit low-lying coastal areas
The weatherman has warned that low-lying areas near the coast may be hit by flash floods over the next few days......
No smoking in more public areas from 15 January
Smoking will be banned in more public areas, when changes to the law kick in on 15 January to better protect the public from second-hand smoke......
Early morning delay in Bt Panjang LRT service
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) service on the Bukit Panjang Line was delayed for about 10 minutes on Friday morning due to a train fault......
NUS law prof wants prosecution to give information on ex-students' results
The National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor on trial for corruption in a sex-for-grades case has asked the prosecution to provide information on the results of a few former students......
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