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Should land meant for HDB flats be valued at historical cost? Desmond Lee explains why it’s ‘too good to be true’

Should state land that is sold to HDB be valued at its historical cost of acquisition? This was the question that Minister for National Development Desmond Lee answered today (Jan 10, 2023) in Parliament. He was responding to a recent comment made

10 January 2023

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The war is not over but our evidence-based approach to Covid-19 has served S’pore well

Balanced, pragmatic and always driven by an evidence-based approach.

10 January 2023

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Dispelling false & misleading narratives in the SERS debate

Parliamentarians need to debate responsibly.

10 January 2023

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S’pore’s science & evidence-based Covid-19 measures work: Ong Ye Kung

The Government will keep Singaporean lives, livelihoods and the Singaporean national healthcare system safe during this global uptick in the pandemic. Hence Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung outlined in Parliament on Monday afternoon (Jan 9) that safe ...

9 January 2023

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MOP rule safeguards HDB flats for those who need it, deters speculative buying: Desmond Lee

HDB flat owners must occupy them physically during the Minimum Occupation Period before they are allowed to sell, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee. “HDB flats are primarily meant for own occupation. Owners are required to physically occ ...

9 January 2023

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Chan Chun Sing: 5 key shifts to keep our education system relevant

What is the future of education in Singapore? That is the question that Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing sought to answer when he gave the keynote speech at the Singapore Perspectives Conference yesterday (5 Jan). During his address, Minister ...

6 January 2023

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Here’s an app to help you fulfil your New Year’s resolution of a healthier lifestyle

For many, December is pretty much a period of excessive culinary indulgence. From office parties to family gatherings, food as a bonding mechanism gets elevated, reaching its peak between Christmas and New Year. That is why by the time January finall ...

4 January 2023

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PM Lee on dark clouds &, more importantly, their silver linings

You’ve probably seen those headlines anticipating a difficult 2023. But do remember Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s New Year’s Message in the months to come. “Even the darkest of clouds have silver linings, but only for those bold enough to seize op

3 January 2023

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2022 roundup: Repealing S377A while safeguarding definition of marriage

To round off 2022, Petir.sg is looking back at moments where our Party decisively took action this year. Parliament voted on November 6 to repeal Section 377A, a problematic colonial-era law criminialising sex between men. At the same time, Parliamen ...

31 December 2022

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Over 100,000 people to receive special state awards for helping S’pore fight Covid-19

The first few years of the pandemic were a difficult, delicate time for Singapore. But our community, businesses and the Government rallied, kept the nation going and paved the way for people to emerge stronger. So people and teams whose public-spiri ...

30 December 2022

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2022 roundup: Decisive strategy & direction at PAP Conference 2022

To round off 2022, Petir.sg is looking back at moments where our Party decisively took action this year. That picture up there? It’s a front-row view of the PAP Awards & Conference on November 6 this year. Honestly, a 3,500-strong gathering like

30 December 2022

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2022 roundup: The Oct $1.5 billion Support Package for Cost of Living relief

To round off 2022, Petir.sg is looking back at moments where our Party decisively took action this year. More financial support for Singaporean households was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on October 14. This t ...

30 December 2022

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Budget 2023 on Feb 14; share your views online

Mark February 14, 2023 down on your calendar. That’s when Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will deliver the nation’s Budget for 2023. “The Budget is a strategic financial plan to build our future Singapore together. Let’s ...

29 December 2022

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2022 roundup: Healthier SG because living well’s better than falling ill

To round off 2022, Petir.sg is looking back at moments where our Party decisively took action this year. As Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung said at the start of the Healthier SG White Paper debate in October this year, it’s the

29 December 2022

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2022 roundup: PM Lee’s call for unity & trust to respond to challenges internally & abroad at NDR2022

To round off 2022, Petir.sg is looking back at moments where our Party decisively took action this year. Singaporeans trusted each other and the Government a lot during the worst of the pandemic. And the Government upheld that trust, said Prime Minis

28 December 2022

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2022 roundup: Forward Singapore, for a stronger social compact

To round off 2022, Petir.sg is looking back at moments where our Party decisively took action this year. Where’s our country headed? What can we do to secure the future we hope for? And how can each of us contribute? Launched on

27 December 2022

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2022 roundup: The Long-Term Plan Review is space for our dreams

In this year-end roundup series, Petir.sg looks back at key moments of 2022. Look around. Take in Singapore’s cityscape. Whether you’re doing so while travelling down a thriving highway, in the downtown heart of the city or in the quiet solace of

26 December 2022

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2022 roundup: When it comes to mental health, we’re #BetterTogether

In this year-end roundup series, Petir.sg looks back at key moments of 2022. “Let’s push for change and take action together for our mental health, so that we can be #BetterTogether.” This launch video message summed up the Party’s #BetterTogether me ...

24 December 2022

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Gentle reminder: 2021/2022 CDC vouchers will expire on Dec 31; more coming in Jan 2023

For an extra boost this festive season, do use your household’s Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers from 2021 and 2022 if you haven’t already. They expire on December 31, 2022 (don’t worry, more CDC vouchers will be given out in January).&nb ...

23 December 2022

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2022 roundup: White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development unanimously endorsed

In this year-end roundup series, Petir.sg looks back at key moments of 2022. Parliament unanimously endorsed the White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development on Apr 5. This Paper builds “a fairer, more inclusive society, where women and men partnerin ...

23 December 2022

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PAP MPs welcome NDR measures to support parents; call for societal mindset shift

Should land meant for HDB flats be valued at historical cost? Desmond Lee explains why it’s ‘too good to be true’

The war is not over but our evidence-based approach to Covid-19 has served S’pore well

Dispelling false & misleading narratives in the SERS debate

S’pore’s science & evidence-based Covid-19 measures work: Ong Ye Kung

MOP rule safeguards HDB flats for those who need it, deters speculative buying: Desmond Lee

Chan Chun Sing: 5 key shifts to keep our education system relevant

Here’s an app to help you fulfil your New Year’s resolution of a healthier lifestyle

PM Lee on dark clouds &, more importantly, their silver linings

2022 roundup: Repealing S377A while safeguarding definition of marriage

Over 100,000 people to receive special state awards for helping S’pore fight Covid-19

2022 roundup: Decisive strategy & direction at PAP Conference 2022

2022 roundup: The Oct $1.5 billion Support Package for Cost of Living relief

Budget 2023 on Feb 14; share your views online

2022 roundup: Healthier SG because living well’s better than falling ill

2022 roundup: PM Lee’s call for unity & trust to respond to challenges internally & abroad at NDR2022

2022 roundup: Forward Singapore, for a stronger social compact

2022 roundup: The Long-Term Plan Review is space for our dreams

2022 roundup: When it comes to mental health, we’re #BetterTogether

Gentle reminder: 2021/2022 CDC vouchers will expire on Dec 31; more coming in Jan 2023

2022 roundup: White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development unanimously endorsed

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