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To secure a brighter future, S’pore needs trust & unity

Singapore is an outlier in many ways. As a tiny island, there was a time when people thought that Singapore would not make it. Except that we did, with the sentiment now immortalised in the iconic National Day song “We Are Singapore

20 April 2023

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Trust will help S’pore and S’poreans go forward in this difficult time: A summary of PM Lee’s 50-min speech

We can distil Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s speech in Parliament this Wednesday (Apr 19) into one broad but important theme: Trust. Now, trust is not earned easily, nor given lightly. And it is needed in this very troubled global era for

19 April 2023

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Joy, food & laughter: A nation prepares to welcome Hari Raya

Embracing multiculturism has always been a hallmark of Singaporean society, and our potpourri of festivals reflects that. That is why while Hari Raya Puasa is a religious holiday to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, it has beco ...

17 April 2023

2 mins read

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New series featuring resilient S’poreans who inspire their MPs launching on Apr 2

Inspiring all of us too.

29 March 2023

1 min read

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HDB updates Tampines GreenVines’ lobby colours after taking in feedback

Swift response.

28 March 2023

1 min read

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Tchoukball, sports & the Singapore Spirit

Tchoukball’s success epitomises the Singapore Spirit of shared pride, values, dreams and aspirations.

26 March 2023

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Perspectives

Govt ads guided by public interest & impartiality, not political end: Tan Kiat How

Government ministries commission ads in public interest — not for scoring political points. This was Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Tan Kiat How’s response to questions about Government ad spending which Opposition MPs ra ...

1 March 2023

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Ate too many pineapple tarts over Lunar New Year? Here are 5 hikes to help you beat the bloat

If you have not seen this video clip on mindful eating by our Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, you might be in for a shock at the calorific content of some of our favourite Lunar New Year snacks. But fret not if

27 January 2023

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Bukit Batok NTUC FairPrice infant milk powder story: Murali Pillai sets the record straight

To begin on a down note: Stealing infant milk powder to sell for profit is a thing for some dishonest people who don’t necessarily even have kids. It’s not endemic. But common enough that staff at NTUC FairPrice’s Bukit Batok and Boon

20 January 2023

2 mins read

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Escape from the city: 5 fabulous farms to visit during the weekend

Farming might sound like an oxymoron in Singapore but nestle within our shores are a surprising number (some 260 at last count) of farms producing a variety of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. And as we work towards our 30 by 3 ...

7 January 2023

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New hawker centres at Bukit Canberra & Senja: Look out for Michelin Guide hawkers & $3.50 meals

Hungry go where? For Sembawang and Bukit Panjang residents, each neighbourhood now has another big answer for high-quality and affordable favourites: Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre and Senja Hawker Centre respectively. Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre Buki ...

21 December 2022

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Watch: DPM Wong plays opening riff of Guns N Roses’ Sweet Child O’ Mine

It’s not the first time seeing Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong performing with a guitar. It’s just that this time, he’s jamming to one of Guns N Roses’ greatest hits — Sweet Child O’ Mine. DPM Wong posted a video of ...

13 December 2022

1 min read

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More cheer for the neighbourhood: DPM Wong delivers care packs to North West District residents

Good news for more than 7,300 households in the North West District. Instead of receiving care parks annually, they now get them quarterly. This is part of the just-enhanced WeCare @ North West Service Weeks+. Yes, that’s Service Weeks with a +

12 December 2022

2 mins read

People

Amrin Amin shares inspiring story of how a S’porean man turned his life around

Homeless, broke and dejected — Mr Amrin Amin used these words to describe Mr Dylan, a former constituent of his in Woodlands when they first met in 2019 at a Meet-the-People (MPS) session. “Out from prison for unlicensed moneylending activities in 20

8 December 2022

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PAP Bukit Batok branch celebrates 50th anniversary by raising S$55,000 for charity

The Party’s Bukit Batok branch celebrated its 50th anniversary on Dec 4 by doing what it has been doing best: serving Singaporeans and giving back to the community. This time in particular, S$55,000 was raised and donated to 11 non-profit organ ...

7 December 2022

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Not sure where to go & what to do this Dec? SG Cares Giving Week’s got you covered.

It is the school holidays. If you haven’t planned any overseas trip, consider the SG Cares Giving Week, which features a myriad of different activities for the whole family and a month-long Uncle Ringo carnival — yes, you read that right. The

2 December 2022

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Policies

The case of Bukit Panjang Polyclinic: Liang Eng Hwa on the GST hike

Should we raise the GST next year? Especially while the Ukraine-Russia war and the never-ending pandemic drive up Singaporeans’ energy bills and food prices? “To answer these questions, we need to go back to the fundamentals: Why do we need to raise

7 November 2022

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Policies

The commitment to having a quality, affordable preschool education for all S’poreans

You get this feeling as a mom (and as a dad) when you’ve to leave your little ones at preschool or childcare for the day: Are they gonna be OK? Will they be happy? How’re they learning? And you also get this

4 November 2022

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Policies

Here’s when, and only when, to go A&E

Please don’t anyhow ambulance. Seriously, not everything is an emergency. And if it’s not an emergency, Petir.sg will be blunt here: go A&E also no use. See GP better. Faster; don’t have to wait. That’s because A&E medical professionals know ...

1 November 2022

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Coming soon: a 4G minister at a constituency near you

Those looking to share concerns or ideas with the 4G team, here’s an excellent opportunity — or rather, opportunities. From now till Sep 2023, various 4G ministers will visit almost all constituencies, including opposition ones, on weekends. Th ...

31 October 2022

1 min read

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To secure a brighter future, S’pore needs trust & unity

Trust will help S’pore and S’poreans go forward in this difficult time: A summary of PM Lee’s 50-min speech

Joy, food & laughter: A nation prepares to welcome Hari Raya

New series featuring resilient S’poreans who inspire their MPs launching on Apr 2

HDB updates Tampines GreenVines’ lobby colours after taking in feedback

Tchoukball, sports & the Singapore Spirit

Govt ads guided by public interest & impartiality, not political end: Tan Kiat How

Ate too many pineapple tarts over Lunar New Year? Here are 5 hikes to help you beat the bloat

Bukit Batok NTUC FairPrice infant milk powder story: Murali Pillai sets the record straight

Escape from the city: 5 fabulous farms to visit during the weekend

New hawker centres at Bukit Canberra & Senja: Look out for Michelin Guide hawkers & $3.50 meals

Watch: DPM Wong plays opening riff of Guns N Roses’ Sweet Child O’ Mine

More cheer for the neighbourhood: DPM Wong delivers care packs to North West District residents

Amrin Amin shares inspiring story of how a S’porean man turned his life around

PAP Bukit Batok branch celebrates 50th anniversary by raising S$55,000 for charity

Not sure where to go & what to do this Dec? SG Cares Giving Week’s got you covered.

The case of Bukit Panjang Polyclinic: Liang Eng Hwa on the GST hike

The commitment to having a quality, affordable preschool education for all S’poreans

Here’s when, and only when, to go A&E

Coming soon: a 4G minister at a constituency near you

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