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MOF invites you to share views on upcoming Budget 2023

It’s an open invitation from the Government and there’re five ways to do it: Singapore Budget Website; REACH Budget 2023 Microsite; REACH Singapore Facebook; REACH Singapore Instagram; PA Ask Kopi Kakis #shareyourviews Webpage All these channels are ...

6 December 2022

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Compromise must never be a bad word in S’pore: DPM Wong tells youths

We should always be respectful of the different views on issues, such as sexuality and gender, that Singaporeans care deeply about and listen to one another, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. “We should learn how to accommodate these di ...

5 December 2022

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‘We can choose to be happy’: Ong Ye Kung gives inspiring speech at NUS High School graduation

A simple question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” guided Health Minister Ong Ye Kung throughout the years. He shared this with the graduands of NUS High School’s Class of 2022. “What do you want to be when

3 December 2022

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New Public Defender’s Office offers pro bono legal aid for the needy

The PAP Government wants the vulnerable to have access to justice. The new Public Defender’s Office (PDO), launched Dec 1 to give free legal aid to the less-well-off, is a big step towards this goal. “A sound criminal justice system is crucial

2 December 2022

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FTX loss won’t impact contributions to reserves: DPM Wong

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong assured Singaporeans that Temasek’s FTX loss, while disappointing, will not impact the Net Investment Returns Contribution (NIRC). “The FTX loss will also not impact the NIRC as the NIRC is tied to the ...

30 November 2022

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Society’s cornerstones remain secure post-S377A: Masagos

It’s been a long climb towards Section 377A’s repeal. A necessary duty for Singapore, considering that the Courts can someday rule it unconstitutional, and open the gate for bad actors on each side of the repeal to destabilise Singapore through judic ...

30 November 2022

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K Shanmugam: WP understands risks of not repealing S377A, but doesn’t want to take a stand

The debate on the repeal of Section 377A has brought into spotlight the function of the Party Whip. In this debate, the PAP opted not to lift the Party Whip, meaning that all PAP MPs will have to take the Party’s position

29 November 2022

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Murali Pillai shares 3 lessons from PAP Govt’s approach to S377A repeal

Yesterday in Parliament (Nov 28), Member of Parliament for Bukit Batok SMC, Mr Murali Pillai gave three important lessons from the PAP Government’s approach to repealing Section 377A and amending the Constitution to preserve the institution of marria ...

29 November 2022

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Unity must remain a part of S’pore’s future: Christopher de Souza at S377A debate

Singapore needs to stay united, said MP Christopher de Souza in Parliament during the debate on the repeal of Section 377A on Nov 28. Parliamentarians were debating on the Amendment to the Constitution in Article 156 which strengthens policies that p ...

29 November 2022

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The right & responsible thing to do: K Shanmugam on repealing S377A

It is the right thing to do, and society is now more ready for its repeal. And there is an overall legal risk that the Courts will strike it down; this will lead to wide-ranging consequences. These are the Government’s two main

29 November 2022

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Not lifting the whip doesn’t prevent PAP MPs to air views: Murali Pillai

Not lifting the whip doesn’t mean that Members of Parliament cannot express their views in a debate, said MP Mr Murali Pillai. He was speaking at the debate on the repeal of Section 377A and amendment of the Constitution which started today

28 November 2022

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Responsible thing for PAP Govt to repeal S377A now even amidst other issues: Masagos

The amendment to Singapore’s Constitution to grant Parliament the power to define marriage allows Singapore to continue with its pro-family family policies, said Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli in Parliament today (Nov 28). It ...

28 November 2022

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Recent move to protect gig workers significant & fair

We’ve seen them before. In their green or pink shirts zipping around the neighbourhood with our sustenance in tow. Always hustling — rain or shine. Indeed, MP for Jalan Besar Dr Wan Rizal said: “Be patient with your food delivery person. ...

25 November 2022

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Rules, communication vital for trade relationships: PM Lee at APEC

International trade is essential. And countries need to agree upon its rules, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Bangkok on Nov 19. “Otherwise, it’s the law of the jungle,” stated PM Lee. “We ...

24 November 2022

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Nov 2022 BTO exercise is largest single launch ever with almost 10,000 units across 10 projects

Homebuyers can expect 9,655 units across 10 projects in the November 2022 BTO sales launch, making it the single largest launch so far, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee on Nov 23. “Today we launched around 10,000 BTO flats across ...

23 November 2022

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5 ways S’pore can thrive in this fragmented world: Chan Chun Sing

Make no mistake — it’s an unruly and divided time for the world. But the Government is facing this new age undaunted. It is focusing on opportunities while managing challenges. “In this fractious and fragmenting world, we believe there will be a

23 November 2022

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Shorter BTO waiting time in the offing?

It was reported in The Straits Times on Nov 21 that two upcoming BTO projects (Garden Waterfront I and II) located in Tengah will pilot new construction technologies, namely 3D concrete printing — which will shorten waiting time considerably. Indeed ...

22 November 2022

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At this climate crossroads, let’s work together: Grace Fu at COP27

At COP27, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu laid out an action plan for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius: countries need to work together. “Multilateralism, including the UNFCCC, remains crucial for a just and inc ...

18 November 2022

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The view that Russia is in the wrong hasn’t changed: PM Lee on G20 leaders’ condemnation of Ukraine War

The G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration strongly condemns Russia’s war on Ukraine. For Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, this clear stance is necessary. “That view that Russia is in the wrong has not changed,” said PM Lee at the G20 summit this Wednesday

17 November 2022

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PM Lee shares 3 suggestions to maintain access to food & energy sources

It is important for food and energy sources to remain accessible internationally. Especially now, in the wake of the pandemic and the continuing Russo-Ukraine war. And also for the future, with climate change continuing worldw ...

17 November 2022

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MPs and activists call for culture change to support families in Singapore

MOF invites you to share views on upcoming Budget 2023

Compromise must never be a bad word in S’pore: DPM Wong tells youths

‘We can choose to be happy’: Ong Ye Kung gives inspiring speech at NUS High School graduation

New Public Defender’s Office offers pro bono legal aid for the needy

FTX loss won’t impact contributions to reserves: DPM Wong

Society’s cornerstones remain secure post-S377A: Masagos

K Shanmugam: WP understands risks of not repealing S377A, but doesn’t want to take a stand

Murali Pillai shares 3 lessons from PAP Govt’s approach to S377A repeal

Unity must remain a part of S’pore’s future: Christopher de Souza at S377A debate

The right & responsible thing to do: K Shanmugam on repealing S377A

Not lifting the whip doesn’t prevent PAP MPs to air views: Murali Pillai

Responsible thing for PAP Govt to repeal S377A now even amidst other issues: Masagos

Recent move to protect gig workers significant & fair

Rules, communication vital for trade relationships: PM Lee at APEC

Nov 2022 BTO exercise is largest single launch ever with almost 10,000 units across 10 projects

5 ways S’pore can thrive in this fragmented world: Chan Chun Sing

Shorter BTO waiting time in the offing?

At this climate crossroads, let’s work together: Grace Fu at COP27

The view that Russia is in the wrong hasn’t changed: PM Lee on G20 leaders’ condemnation of Ukraine War

PM Lee shares 3 suggestions to maintain access to food & energy sources

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