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Public feedback to the fore: Views on climate and education wanted as S’pore forges forward

Public feedback matters when political parties get down to the nuts and bolts of governing. It’s an immediate and direct way for finding out what’s working — and what more needs doing together towards a better future. The process’s especially importa ...

8 September 2022

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S’pore remains tough on drugs: K Shanmugam reiterates Govt’s stance

Singapore’s policy on illegal drugs remains consistent—drug-free, not drug-tolerant. Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam reiterated this fact in a Sep 1 Facebook post, directly engaging with the recent controversies surrounding national swi ...

7 September 2022

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Josephine Teo pays tribute to her grandma, urges societal mindset shift on caregiving expectations of women

It’s not uncommon to see women shouldering most of the caregiving loads. Be it caring for parents, spouses, siblings or children, women are often the ones doing the caregiving. This is the point made by Communications and Information Minister J ...

7 September 2022

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Swift action for Clementi landslide highlights efficient whole-of-Government approach

The ongoing Government action remedying last Friday’s (Sep 2) landslide in Clementi remains swift and united. Three ministries—the Ministry of National Development (MND), the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Ministry of Sustainability and the ...

6 September 2022

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‘We can’t be fairweather fans’: Edwin Tong urges S’poreans to back Schooling & Lim to make things right

Culture, Community & Youth Minister Edwin Tong said that both Joseph Schooling and Amanda Lim brought glory to Singapore and now deserve our empathy and understanding to bounce back. In an Instagram post yesterday (Aug 31), Minister Tong also add ...

1 September 2022

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Shanmugam says no preferential treatment for Schooling & Lim, urges S’poreans to give ‘support & backing’

Both Joseph Schooling and Amanda Lim received no preferential treatment in the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) investigation, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam. He also noted on his Facebook post on Aug 31 that both swimmers worked hard a ...

1 September 2022

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In short: Unpacking Vivian Balakrishnan’s 30-min interview on geopolitics with ST

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan spoke to The Straits Times on Aug 26, in a post-National Day Rally conversation that touched on the various geo-political challenges that Singapore is facing. Here’s what you need to know from this i ...

31 August 2022

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国庆群众大会演说7大要点

李显龙总理在8月21日（星期天）晚间举行国庆群众大会。演说从7大要点勾勒出我国在疫后继续面对的挑战，以及今后的复苏之路怎么走。 1. 帮助国人应付生活费上涨总理说，生活费上涨，政府了解国人担忧钱不够用，从今年4月起，陆续推出多项援助配套，例如：发出CDC邻里购物券，帮助家家户户应付日常开销。明年三月过后，政府也会继续通过“定心与援助配套”，帮助国人减轻消费税上调的影响。至于为何不延后调高或索性取消消费税？总理说，这不是一个负责任的做法，因为我国人口快速老龄化，医疗保健和社会保障各方面的开支 ...

24 August 2022

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Masks optional from Aug 29 is testament to how far S’pore has come

After 868 days of mandatory mask-wearing, Aug 29, 2022 will mark the first day that masks will be optional and only necessary on public transport and in healthcare settings. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Multi-minis ...

24 August 2022

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Doing what’s necessary to secure a better tomorrow, even if a political price has to be paid today

“With the decision to repeal Section 377A, do you think there’s a political price to pay for the Government and the People’s Action Party?” Without missing a beat, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong answered CNA’s question with conviction and moral ...

24 August 2022

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Why a referendum wasn’t held for repeal of S377A, as explained by DPM Wong

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Second Minister for Law Edwin Tong spoke to CNA on Aug 22 on various matters pertaining to the repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code. When asked why not hold a referendum on the repeal

23 August 2022

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让不良谣言止于自己

外部环境越来越复杂和不稳定，新加坡须捍卫自己的利益和立场，防范不良外国势力干预。总理在演讲中也提到，近来有许多来历不明、具煽动性的文字和画，大量在社交媒体和手机短信中传播，企图混淆视听。因此，民众在收到任何信息时，应该搞清楚事实，不要照单全收，也不要轻易转发给朋友，让谣言止于自己。　　“我们从社交媒体，例如WhatsApp、Telegram、Facebook、微信等，获得各种信息。我们可能以为，这些信息都是真的， ...

22 August 2022

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Protecting what we have today, while removing discrimination: PM Lee on repeal of Section 377A

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that Singapore will repeal Section 377A but also emphasised that the Government will uphold and safeguard the institution of marriage by amending the Constitution. He made the announcement at the National Day ...

21 August 2022

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PM Lee: S’pore must not stop seeking out top talent who can contribute to S’pore Story

Back in the 1980s, one of our founding fathers Dr Goh Keng Swee identified the potential of biomedicine and set up the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB). Fast forward to the 90s, the Singapore government took Dr Goh’s vision and

21 August 2022

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No more mandatory mask-wearing indoors & in schools, except public transport & healthcare settings

Singapore will be relaxing Covid-19 restrictions further by doing away with mandatory mask-wearing in public and schools. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced during his National Day Rally speech today (Aug 21) that mask requirements will be rela ...

21 August 2022

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Govt to present individuals & teams directly fighting Covid with special state award

In recognition of the sacrifices made by individuals and teams who participated directly fighting Covid-19, the Government will present a special state award called the Covid-19 Resilience Medal to them. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced this ...

21 August 2022

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Enabling Masterplan 2030 signals Party’s commitment to build fair & just society

In what is considered a significant piece of work, the Enabling Masterplan 2030 sets out the vision to build a more inclusive society in Singapore by 2030. Launched on Aug 17, the report is put together by a 27-member Steering Committee led

18 August 2022

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Retail workers to earn more & enjoy better prospects with Progressive Wage Model

What’s happening? The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for Singaporean or permanent residents retail workers will start from Sep 1 this year. In short, they can expect annual pay increments of 8.4 to 8.5 per cent over the next three years. The prog

16 August 2022

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Businesses must fulfil responsibilities as part of social compact: DPM Wong

Firms must invest in workers, ensure fair employment practices and improve quality of jobs so that workers can enjoy better pay and progression over their lifetimes, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. These are the responsibilities companies m ...

12 August 2022

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Staying united key to Singapore’s survival in increasingly troubled world: PM Lee

A united Singapore is key to Singapore’s survival and is the only way to deal with challenges in an increasingly troubled world, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. “We must look to our Total Defence, and maintain a strong and credible S

8 August 2022

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

Public feedback to the fore: Views on climate and education wanted as S’pore forges forward

S’pore remains tough on drugs: K Shanmugam reiterates Govt’s stance

Josephine Teo pays tribute to her grandma, urges societal mindset shift on caregiving expectations of women

Swift action for Clementi landslide highlights efficient whole-of-Government approach

‘We can’t be fairweather fans’: Edwin Tong urges S’poreans to back Schooling & Lim to make things right

Shanmugam says no preferential treatment for Schooling & Lim, urges S’poreans to give ‘support & backing’

In short: Unpacking Vivian Balakrishnan’s 30-min interview on geopolitics with ST

国庆群众大会演说7大要点

Masks optional from Aug 29 is testament to how far S’pore has come

Doing what’s necessary to secure a better tomorrow, even if a political price has to be paid today

Why a referendum wasn’t held for repeal of S377A, as explained by DPM Wong

让不良谣言止于自己

Protecting what we have today, while removing discrimination: PM Lee on repeal of Section 377A

PM Lee: S’pore must not stop seeking out top talent who can contribute to S’pore Story

No more mandatory mask-wearing indoors & in schools, except public transport & healthcare settings

Govt to present individuals & teams directly fighting Covid with special state award

Enabling Masterplan 2030 signals Party’s commitment to build fair & just society

Retail workers to earn more & enjoy better prospects with Progressive Wage Model

Businesses must fulfil responsibilities as part of social compact: DPM Wong

Staying united key to Singapore’s survival in increasingly troubled world: PM Lee

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