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Parliament passes amendments to Computer Misuse Act
Parliament has passed amendments to the Computer Misuse Act to provide the Government with greater ability to work with stakeholders and take timely actions against cyber threats to Singapore's Critical Information Infrastructure (CII)......
Proposals to tweak law on legal aid to expand coverage
Proposed amendments aimed at expanding the coverage of legal aid for needy Singaporeans, and to ensure it is offered with greater discretion and flexibility, were tabled in Parliament today. Key changes in the Legal Aid and Advice........
Injured servicemen given "significantly higher" compensation than civilians
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen has outlined his ministry's compensation and welfare framework for navy servicemen of the Singapore Armed Forces who are injured on duty. Speaking in Parliament, Dr Ng said the amount given is........
Secret society gang "fighter" jailed 12 years for causing man's death
A 53-year-old man who was a "fighter" in a secret society gang was today sentenced to 12 years in prison for causing the death of an unemployed man after attacking him with a knife. Lim Chin Leong, 45, was stabbed in the forehead........
Appeal against judge ruling on Hougang by-election case adjourned
An appeal against a judge's ruling on the Hougang by-election case was adjourned today for lawyers to delve into Singapore's legislative history. Madam Vellama Marie Muthu had initiated the case in March 2012, after former Hougang........
Govt to continue to be vigilant of abuse in EC scheme: Khaw
National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said the Government will continue to be vigilant of any abuse of the Executive Condominium (EC) housing scheme, and defended the scheme as still being relevant. He was responding to........
Family doctors may endorse applications for Domestic Worker Grant
It will now be easier for families to apply for the Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) Grant to offset the cost of looking after the disabled and the elderly. The Government will accept applications that are endorsed by any doctor........
SMRT strike unlikely to affect S'pore-China ties: Shanmugam
Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam does not expect bilateral ties between China and Singapore to be affected by the illegal strikes staged by Chinese SMRT drivers. More than 170 SMRT bus drivers took part in a strike over pay and........
Pastor charged with having oral sex with underage victim
A 45-year-old pastor has been charged with three counts of sexual offences. He faces two counts of oral sex and another count under the Children and Young Persons Act. The pastor allegedly made an underage girl, who is a........
Singapore property shares tumble after cooling measures
Shares of major property developers in Singapore were battered today after the government introduced new measures to cool the real estate market at the weekend. By mid-day, shares of top developers listed on the Singapore Exchange........
NUS law professor cross examines star witness
The corruption trial of National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor Tey Tsun Hang continued today, with Tey cross-examining the star witness, 23-year-old Darinne Ko. Tey has asked Ms Ko about the statements which she had........
Ooi Boon Ewe issued Political Donation Certificate
Potential candidate Ooi Boon Ewe has been issued a Political Donation Certificate, which is one of the requirements for those to want to contest in the Punggol East by-election on Jan 26. Mr Ooi collected the certificate at the........
Halimah Yacob elected Speaker of Parliament
Mdm Halimah Yacob has been formally elected the Speaker of Parliament. In a speech today, Leader of the House Dr Ng Eng Hen said that while the circumstances under which she was elected were "regrettable" - referring to former........
Lee Li Lian is WP's choice for Punggol East
The Workers' Party this morning unveiled Ms Lee Li Lian, 34, as their candidate in the upcoming Punggol East by-election. The party's deputy webmaster was also a candidate in the 2011 General Election, in which she took about 41 per........
Benjamin Pwee joins DPP leadership as acting secretary-general
Opposition politician Benjamin Pwee has joined the leadership of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as acting secretary-general. He was co-opted into the Central Executive Committee (CEC) at a closed-door meeting yesterday,........
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Police looking into ST's publication of poll findings
The police are looking into The Straits Times' publication of the findings of a poll on the Punggol East by-election, said the Elections Department yesterday. The report, published last Thursday, surveyed 50 Punggol East residents........
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PAP candidate unsurprised Lee Li Lian running for by-election
The People's Action Party candidate contesting in the Punggol East by-election, Dr Koh Poh Koon, expressed no surprise that the Workers' Party is fielding Lee Li Lian as its representative......
Growth in international visitor arrivals to S'pore expected to slow: MTI
The Ministry of Trade and Industry said growth in international visitor arrivals to Singapore is not expected to continue at the same rapid pace......
Amendments to the Economic Expansion Incentives Act
The amendments to the Economic Expansion Incentives Act will bring about two key tax changes......
Parliament passes Stamp Duties Amendment Bill.
Parliament on Monday passed the Stamp Duties Amendment Bill......
Proposed changes to Fire Safety Act tabled in Parliament
Owners or occupiers may be ordered to shut down their premises for up to 72 hours if they keep flouting fire safety rules......
S'poreans want just & fair society: Lawrence Wong
What Singaporeans want is a just and fair society that balances economic growth with a good quality of life, said Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Lawrence Wong......
Lapse in maintenance before govt website got hacked: minister
Communications and Information Minister Yaacob Ibrahim said in Parliament authorities were aware of the vulnerability of the software tool used by one of the government websites before it got hacked last month......
MPs welcome first woman Speaker, Halimah Yacob
The Singapore Parliament has welcomed its first woman Speaker, Halimah Yacob......
Govt to send signal to companies which choose not to restructure
Acting Manpower Minister, Tan Chuan-Jin said the ministry is aware of the concerns that Foreign Worker Levy (FWL) increases could have an impact on domestic inflation......
SSC, FAS to review football development in S'pore
There must be a balance between retaining Singapore's professional footballers and giving them the opportunity to play for regional and international clubs......
Parliament passes amendments to Computer Misuse Act
Parliament has passed amendments to the Computer Misuse Act......
Proposals to tweak law on legal aid to expand coverage
The government wants to tweak the law on legal aid for needy Singaporeans to expand coverage and ensure that it is offered with greater discretion and flexibility......
Top scorers not named to recognise holistic development: minister
Education Minister Heng Swee Keat reiterated in Parliament the move to stop naming top PSLE scorers is aimed at recognising students for holistic development......
Injured servicemen given "significantly higher" compensation than civilians
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen has outlined his ministry's compensation and welfare framework for SAF servicemen of the Singapore Armed Forces who are injured on duty......
Appeal against judge ruling on Hougang by-election case adjourned
INGAPORE: An appeal against a judge's ruling on the Hougang by-election case was adjourned on Monday for lawyers to delve into Singapore's legislative history......
No immediate solution for South China Sea dispute: Shanmugam
Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam believes the issues of sovereignty surrounding the South China Sea dispute are not likely to be resolved in the near future......
Govt to continue to be vigilant of abuse in EC scheme: Khaw
National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said the government will continue to be vigilant of any abuse of the Executive Condominium (EC) housing scheme, and defended the scheme as still being relevant......
S'pore's Muslim community raises S$70k for Typhoon Bopha victims
Singapore's Muslim community has raised about S$70,000 for victims of Typhoon Bopha in the southern island of Mindanao in the Philippines......
Family doctors may endorse applications for Domestic Worker Grant
It will now be easier for families to apply for the Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) Grant to offset the cost of looking after the disabled and the elderly......
NTUC appoints Halimah as Advisor for International Affairs
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has appointed Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yacob as its Advisor for International Affairs......
Nurse leaders from Thailand at TTSH for training stint
A group of 14 nurse leaders from four institutions in Thailand are going through a training stint at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)......
SMRT strike unlikely to affect S'pore-China ties: Shanmugam
Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam does not expect bilateral ties between China and Singapore to be affected by the illegal strikes staged by Chinese SMRT drivers......
Pastor charged with oral sex with underage victim
A 45-year-old pastor has been charged with three counts of sexual offences......
Halimah Yacob is Singapore's first woman Speaker of Parliament
Madam Halimah Yacob is Singapore's first woman Speaker of Parliament......
Ooi Boon Ewe, Zeng Guoyuan issued Political Donation Certificates
Potential candidate Ooi Boon Ewe has been issued a Political Donation Certificate, which is one of the requirements for those to want to contest in the Punggol East by-election on 26 January......
Law prof Tey cross-examines ex-student Ko
The National University of Singapore (NUS) law professor on trial for corruption in a sex-for-grades cross-examined his former student on Monday......
WP fields Lee Li Lian as its candidate for by-election
The Workers' Party (WP) has fielded Lee Li Lian as its candidate for the Punggol East by-election on 26 January......
About 11,000 households to be involved in Household Expenditure Survey
About 11,000 households will be involved in a survey on household expenditure by the Department of Statistics (DOS)......
Benjamin Pwee joins DPP leadership as acting secretary-general
Opposition politician Benjamin Pwee has joined the leadership of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)as acting secretary-general......
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