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Migrant worker helps retrieve S’pore woman’s AirPods stuck in drain; she gifts him red packet soon after

Here’s some positivity to kick off the day. One Ms Elaine Liu posted on TikTok on Mar 15 chronicling the experience of how her Airpods dropped into the drain during a downpour. Ms Liu said that she was cycling and had brushed

17 March 2022

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Buangkok sword incident is latest addition in long line of stories exemplifying one united S’pore

Fadhil Yusop, the man who was caught swinging a sword at pedestrians and several cars, was charged on Mar 16 with a charge of voluntarily causing hurt with a samurai sword on Monday (Mar 14) at Buangkok Square mall. The 37-year-old, who

16 March 2022

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ST calls Budget 2022’s plans as building blocks for a fairer, greener & more inclusive S’pore

In a comprehensive report on this year’s Budget published on Mar 12, The Straits Times wrote that “the debates on each ministry’s spending plans could perhaps be described as the building blocks for what this Singapore could look li ...

15 March 2022

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The need for a Healthier SG is urgent. This dozy writer agrees.

Here’s the truth: This writer finds it hard to concentrate while watching Parliament sittings, especially those sessions after lunch. Because food coma – the direct result of a carb-laden meal that gives a momentarily spike before your head com ...

10 March 2022

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Plans to speed up net zero emissions is Party’s commitment on behalf of future generations of S’poreans

In an ambitious and decisive move, Singapore is targeting to achieve net zero emissions by or around mid-century, in line with the Glasgow Climate Pact, said Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean on Mar 8 during the Committee of Supply Debate. It is

10 March 2022

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Ong Ye Kung jokes he will still say yes to Jumbo treat despite being told to cut down on seafood

In a rare light-hearted moment, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung joked that he will still say yes to a Jumbo Seafood treat despite being told to cut down on seafood due to high cholesterol. He was speaking at the Ministry of Health

9 March 2022

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MOE for schools must become MOE for life: Chan Chun Sing

Ministry of Education (MOE) must take a life course approach to education, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing in his Committee of Supply speech on Mar 7. “‘MOE for schools’, must become ‘MOE for life’,” he reit ...

7 March 2022

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COMPASS points to a future with strong S’porean core

Just a few days ago, NTUC’s Deputy Secretary-General Chee Hong Tat presented in Parliament the labour movement’s approach of better growth, protection and skills, or GPS. Underscoring the importance of charting the right direction, Manpow ...

5 March 2022

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GPS approach to workers will ensure S’pore moves toward the right direction

A strong tripartite partnership will enable workers to benefit from better growth, protection and skills – or GPS – according to Deputy Secretary-General of the labour movement Chee Hong Tat. While this GPS shows us how to get there, we must be

2 March 2022

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As part of a shared humanity, our sanctions on Russia are the right thing to do

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said today (Feb 28) that Singapore shall impose sanctions such as export controls on items that can be used directly as weapons in Ukraine to inflict harm, and blocks on certain Russian banks and financial ...

28 February 2022

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LKY’s 1966 poisonous shrimp analogy & how it laid the foundation of today’s SAF

In a world of “big fish eat small fish; small fish eat shrimps”, Singapore must be a poisonous shrimp in order to survive, said founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew back in 1966. “There are various types of shrimps. Some shrimps sta

27 February 2022

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4 lessons for S’pore from the 2014 Ukraine crisis

Eight years ago, Russia seized the Crimean peninsula, prompting then Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam to deliver a speech in parliament, strongly objecting to the invasion. He said: “We strongly object to any unprovoked invasion of a sovere ...

25 February 2022

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Ukraine situation is stark reminder that S’pore should never take sovereignty for granted

Russia attacked Ukraine today (Feb 24) after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of carrying out “a special military operation”. He said that the move was to defend separatists in the east of Ukraine and that the operati ...

24 February 2022

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Everyone plays a part to ease healthcare workers’ load

Covid-19 cases are at an all-time high this week, hitting more than 26,000 cases on Feb 22. While the surge is expected – both co-chairs of the Multi-ministry Task Force Ong Ye Kung and Lawrence Wong had predicted it – and symptoms

24 February 2022

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S’pore’s high vaccination rate & high-trust society key to combat Omicron wave

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said although infections are at an all-time high the situation in ICU remains under control due to our very high vaccination rate and boosters. He added that Singapore is quietly confident in dealing with Omicron wave a ...

23 February 2022

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Govt to make sure S’pore remains one of best places globally for business: Lawrence Wong

The PAP government is determine to make sure Singapore remains one of the best places in the world for multinational companies to do business in, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. In a TV interview with CNBC’s Martin Soong on Feb 21, he

22 February 2022

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Budget 2022 heralds an improved & stronger social compact in S’pore

Described as “masterful” and “well-rounded” in some quarters, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered a Budget that also heralds an improved and stronger social compact in Singapore . The groundbreaking measures will further ...

20 February 2022

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The rich will pay more Personal Income Tax, Property Tax & Additional Registration Fee: Budget 2022

Besides highlighting how Singaporeans will benefit from Budget 2022 and delaying the Good and Services Tax (GST), Finance Minister Lawrence Wong also introduced significant changes that will ensure Singapore will have a fairer and more resilient tax ...

18 February 2022

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Integrity is the linchpin of democracy: PM Lee

Speaking in Parliament on Feb 15 on the the report of the Committee of Privileges, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong emphasised that integrity is the linchpin of democracy. He added that with Singapore heading towards a more contested political landscap ...

15 February 2022

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S’pore has one of lowest Covid death rates globally because S’poreans played their part: Ng Eng Hen

Singaporeans’ collective efforts form the strongest Total Defence that cannot be easily broken and that resulted in Singapore having one of the lowest Covid-19 death rates in the world, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen. Emphasising the power of ...

15 February 2022

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

Migrant worker helps retrieve S’pore woman’s AirPods stuck in drain; she gifts him red packet soon after

Buangkok sword incident is latest addition in long line of stories exemplifying one united S’pore

ST calls Budget 2022’s plans as building blocks for a fairer, greener & more inclusive S’pore

The need for a Healthier SG is urgent. This dozy writer agrees.

Plans to speed up net zero emissions is Party’s commitment on behalf of future generations of S’poreans

Ong Ye Kung jokes he will still say yes to Jumbo treat despite being told to cut down on seafood

MOE for schools must become MOE for life: Chan Chun Sing

COMPASS points to a future with strong S’porean core

GPS approach to workers will ensure S’pore moves toward the right direction

As part of a shared humanity, our sanctions on Russia are the right thing to do

LKY’s 1966 poisonous shrimp analogy & how it laid the foundation of today’s SAF

4 lessons for S’pore from the 2014 Ukraine crisis

Ukraine situation is stark reminder that S’pore should never take sovereignty for granted

Everyone plays a part to ease healthcare workers’ load

S’pore’s high vaccination rate & high-trust society key to combat Omicron wave

Govt to make sure S’pore remains one of best places globally for business: Lawrence Wong

Budget 2022 heralds an improved & stronger social compact in S’pore

The rich will pay more Personal Income Tax, Property Tax & Additional Registration Fee: Budget 2022

Integrity is the linchpin of democracy: PM Lee

S’pore has one of lowest Covid death rates globally because S’poreans played their part: Ng Eng Hen

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