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HDB incurs deficit yearly from cost of building flats & giving out housing grants: Desmond Lee

Singapore’s Housing and Development Board (HDB) does not price new flats based on cost. It also incurs a significant deficit every year because the amount collected from selling the new flats is far less than the cost of building them and providing

4 October 2022

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Govt will do what’s necessary to ensure affordable public housing for S’poreans: Desmond Lee

The PAP Government is keeping public housing inclusive, affordable and accessible to Singaporeans as well as committed to the stability of the wider Singapore property market. New interventions to the market, therefore, are being introduced. This whi ...

4 October 2022

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Indranee Rajah: PAP Govt will continue to spend prudently, act in interest of S’poreans

Since the PAP was elected into government 60 years ago, it has been guided by the values of financial honesty, prudence, incorruptibility and transparency, said Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah, today (Oct 3, 2022) in Parliament. Mini ...

3 October 2022

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Govt monitoring situation & prepared to provide more support to ease rising prices: Chee Hong Tat

Understanding Singaporeans’ concerns over rising prices, the Government will consider providing more assistance or bringing forward support schemes if situation worsens. Senior Minister of State Chee Hong Tat was replying to MP Ang Wei NengR ...

3 October 2022

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K Shanmugam on S377A repeal: A matter of listening to what S’poreans, as a whole, want

“We are not in the business of compromises,” said Minister for Law and Home Affairs, K Shanmugam during a panel discussion on Sep. 26. Shanmugam was responding to an assertion that the repeal of Section 377A may be a “political compromise” duri

30 September 2022

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Uplifting lower-wage workers through Progressive Wage Model, Workfare & mindset changes — DPM Wong explains

Improving the well-being of Singapore’s lower-wage workers is an important priority for the Government. This is why it is putting in more resources for Workfare and the Progressive Wage Model (PWM). “The Government is co-funding quite a bit of the wa ...

28 September 2022

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Why you should take part in ‘Our Housing Conversations’ under Forward S’pore’s Build pillar

The Government wants your opinion on how public housing can work best for you. But first, we need to ask these pertinent questions: What is the Government’s commitment to Singaporeans on housing? And what are our duties and responsibilities as Singap ...

28 September 2022

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Caregiving is a community effort. And Healthier SG is here to help.

It is not just caregivers and the Government that can support people with dementia. Everyone else from the community can pitch in, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Health Rahayu Mahzam at this previous Friday’s (Sep 23) opening of the Enabling ...

27 September 2022

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S’pore will defend principles of UN Charter & uphold rules-based multilateral system: Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore remains committed to the guiding ideals of the United Nations (UN) Charter, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan stated on Wednesday (Sep 21), marking Singapore’s 57 years of United Nations membership. “We will defend the princi ...

23 September 2022

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All the benefits of Healthier SG that you should really know

The Ministry of Health submitted the Healthier SG White Paper to Parliament on Sep 21. At 39 pages, the White Paper presents a wide range of healthcare related topics and suggestions and is a result of 6-month long consultation with more than

23 September 2022

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Clean, honest govt one of S’pore’s biggest competitive advantages: President Halimah

A clean and incorrupt system of governance has been an important factor in Singapore’s progress from third world to first, said President Halimah Yacob. “This is one of our biggest competitive advantages, and vital for a small island nation lik ...

22 September 2022

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Lightening caregivers’ load & protecting against online harm: PAP continues to champion women’s causes

The PAP’s roots involve recognising just how important women are in building a nation. And the Party’s Women’s Wing remains committed, through initiatives like #ActionForHer, towards championing women’s needs and causes. “Although much has been done, ...

17 September 2022

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K Shanmugam on death penalty: S’pore govt has to ‘do right by S’poreans’

When it comes to the death penalty, the Singapore government has to do right by Singaporeans, said Minister for Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam during a recent interview with Bloomberg. Affirming that more than 65 per cent of Singaporeans support th

16 September 2022

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Mental health’s not just ‘I’m OK/ I’m not OK’, it’s a spectrum: Chan Chun Sing

“You are not alone.” That’s what Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing hopes people facing mental health difficulties will remember. Mental health too, is a spectrum. It isn’t just an feels-good/feels-bad issue, added Minister Chan, who is also part ...

16 September 2022

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What do the Guardians of the Galaxy have to do with the National Symbols Bill?

There’ll soon be more displays of our national flag allowed, even outside the National Day period. And more official National Symbols too. The National Pledge, national flower Vanda Miss Joaquim, public seal and Lion Head symbol are being added to th ...

15 September 2022

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When it comes to tackling issues of special needs education, Chan Chun Sing has a ‘special weapon’

Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing paid tribute to Second Permanent Secretary (Education) Ms Lim Wan Yong in Parliament, calling her his “secret weapon” when it comes to managing special needs education (SPED) in Singapore. Speaking to ...

15 September 2022

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Teach or do corridor duty? Chan Chun Sing on need for ‘shared expectation’ of educator role

The work of a teacher is noble but tough and we, especially parents, can do our part to reduce undue stress on them. Speaking in Parliament on Monday (12 September), Minister for Education Chan Chun Seng said that parents play a critical

13 September 2022

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Govt will uphold commitment of offsetting GST hike & further enhance Assurance Package if necessary: DPM Wong

The upcoming Goods & Services Tax (GST) hike cannot be deferred despite inflationary concerns and higher amounts of revenue collected from taxes in the last financial year. Speaking in Parliament on Monday (Sep 12), Deputy Prime Minister and Min ...

13 September 2022

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Liu Bei and today’s war for talent: Tan See Leng teaches from Romance of the Three Kingdoms

A global “war for talent” is on. And an easy and powerful way to understand the situation is through the story of the great ruler Liu Bei repeatedly assembling his generals and advisors in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In Monday’s (Sep

13 September 2022

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Quote of the day: Tan See Leng on the Govt’s singular objective of strengthening the local workforce

In his response to Member of Parliament Mr Yip Hon Weng’s question on how the Government can give assurance to local workers, especially the broad middle segment, that they can benefit from the Overseas Networks and Expertise (One) Pass, Manpow ...

12 September 2022

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

HDB incurs deficit yearly from cost of building flats & giving out housing grants: Desmond Lee

Govt will do what’s necessary to ensure affordable public housing for S’poreans: Desmond Lee

Indranee Rajah: PAP Govt will continue to spend prudently, act in interest of S’poreans

Govt monitoring situation & prepared to provide more support to ease rising prices: Chee Hong Tat

K Shanmugam on S377A repeal: A matter of listening to what S’poreans, as a whole, want

Uplifting lower-wage workers through Progressive Wage Model, Workfare & mindset changes — DPM Wong explains

Why you should take part in ‘Our Housing Conversations’ under Forward S’pore’s Build pillar

Caregiving is a community effort. And Healthier SG is here to help.

S’pore will defend principles of UN Charter & uphold rules-based multilateral system: Vivian Balakrishnan

All the benefits of Healthier SG that you should really know

Clean, honest govt one of S’pore’s biggest competitive advantages: President Halimah

Lightening caregivers’ load & protecting against online harm: PAP continues to champion women’s causes

K Shanmugam on death penalty: S’pore govt has to ‘do right by S’poreans’

Mental health’s not just ‘I’m OK/ I’m not OK’, it’s a spectrum: Chan Chun Sing

What do the Guardians of the Galaxy have to do with the National Symbols Bill?

When it comes to tackling issues of special needs education, Chan Chun Sing has a ‘special weapon’

Teach or do corridor duty? Chan Chun Sing on need for ‘shared expectation’ of educator role

Govt will uphold commitment of offsetting GST hike & further enhance Assurance Package if necessary: DPM Wong

Liu Bei and today’s war for talent: Tan See Leng teaches from Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Quote of the day: Tan See Leng on the Govt’s singular objective of strengthening the local workforce

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