Singapore Local News, 2013-02-05

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Bus, rail commuters will start to see improvements in next 5 years: Lui Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew has given the assurance that Singapore's transport infrastructure will have sufficient buffer to accommodate a possible 6.9 million population by 2030......     Parliament debates WP's proposals on labour participation A considerable amount of time was spent debating the Workers' Party's (WP) proposals put forward on Monday by its party chairman Sylvia Lim...... More activities to promote responsible Internet use The Media Literacy Council will roll out activities to promote media literacy and responsible online behaviour...... Police probe ex-bus drivers' allegations against officers The Internal Affairs Office (IAO) of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has started investigations into allegations by two ex-SMRT bus drivers against the conduct of police investigation officers...... Can S'pore's healthcare sector cope with population growth? MP for Nee Soon GRC, Patrick Tay said people are generally concerned whether Singapore would be able to cope with the future healthcare needs with an increased population...... "Promoting marriage & parenthood" central to keeping S'porean core Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Grace Fu has rebutted the notion that bringing in more foreigners would dilute the Singaporean identity...... S$22m paid in resale levies to HDB every year: Khaw Boon Wan About S$22 million in resale levies are paid to the Housing and Development Board every year...... MP proposes amendment to motion on White Paper on Population Member of Parliament (MP) for Holland-Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency, Liang Eng Hwa, has proposed an amendment to the original motion being debated in Parliament on the White Paper on Population......

MOE recognises special needs students' achievements: Sim Ann The Education Ministry recognises special needs students for their achievements and progress with cash awards every year......     New aviation institute in the pipeline A new research institute for Air Traffic Management will soon be set up...... 12 months' jail for Thai woman who acquired criminal proceeds A Thai woman has been sentenced to 12 months' jail for acquiring criminal benefits of S$452,100...... MCCY to address manpower needs for sports sector Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong said his ministry will undertake a study to address the longer-term manpower needs of the sports sector...... Public transport system based on balance of responsibilities: minister Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew said that the public transportation system is based on a balance of responsibilities between commuters, public transport operators (PTOs) and the government, in order to achieve quality service, affordable fares and a ..... More S'poreans completing secondary education: minister The percentage of Singaporeans who do not complete secondary education today is less than 1 per cent, compared to 10 years ago, when it was 4 per cent...... Flasher suspect in Chinatown caught Police have arrested a 31-year-old man suspected of obscene acts in Chinatown...... Public transport model must try to provide for cost-efficiency: Lui Tuck Yew Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew has reiterated that the public transport model must try to provide for cost-efficiency and financial discipline...... Amy Khor says WP's proposals will affect Singaporeans Minister of State for Manpower Amy Khor has rebutted several points raised by the Chairman of the Workers' Party, Sylvia Lim, during the debate on the White Paper on Population...... Core principle of pricing new flats - affordability: Khaw National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said the core principle behind the pricing of new HDB flats remains affordability...... Feedback sought on Personal Data Protection Act The new commission which is enforcing the law on the proper collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data is seeking public input on the regulations and guidelines under the Personal Data Protection Act 2012, which came into force on 2 Januar..... No new COE category for first-time car buyers: Josephine Teo Minister of State for Transport Josephine Teo said tweaking the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system to favour first-time car-buyers may induce people to get around the arrangement...... Fewer immigration offenders caught in 2012 The number of immigration offenders arrested continues to fall, due to tighter measures at the checkpoints...... New express bus service for Yishun residents Residents of Yishun will find it easier to commute between their estates and the central business district with a new express bus service......