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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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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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People

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

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Durians & Hari Raya open house: Maliki Osman’s brand of hospitality for S’pore’s guests

Singapore needs close relations with other countries. And not just for trade. They’re for peace and stability as well. That goes for our regional neighbours and global powers alike. Good, lasting relationships are those where both parties take time t ...

20 October 2022

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Party launches stunning video directed by K. Rajagopal in tribute to S’pore Indian community

The Party launched a video on Oct 18 celebrating the Singapore Indian community. Titled Light of Hope, the video was helmed by director K. Rajagopal (A Yellow Bird), featuring an original song with lyrics by Jaya Rathakrishnan and vocals by Sushma So

19 October 2022

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Actually, free OCK @ CCK wasn’t just last week

Hot off the food truck TikTok is another viral story about daily life in Singapore. This time, it’s about free Old Chang Kee (OCK) @ yo doorstep (if you live in Chua Chu Kang GRC). TikToker Jayrzzz.cyril scored a curry puff, chicken

26 September 2022

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Perspectives

Petir Explains: How Self-Help Groups promote social mobility in S’pore

“From time to time, people ask: are ethnic-based SHGs (Self-Help Groups) still relevant in our multi-racial society?” Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recounted at the Chinese Development Assistance Council’s (CDAC) 30th Anniversary Open House this pas ...

25 September 2022

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Interracial & interfaith experiences vital for trust & cohesive society in S’pore: DPM Wong

Singapore’s social cohesion does not come about by chance, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reminded guests at the International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS) this Sep 8. Rather, the Government consistently fosters efforts for Singapore’ ...

9 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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Lightening the caregiving load of women

By Carrie Tan, MP for Nee Soon GRC and representative of PAP’s Women’s Wing One in four Singaporeans will be over 65 years old by 2030. This will become one in two, by 2050. Will Singapore be able to provide care for

6 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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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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Policies

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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Party’s latest video calls on S’poreans to put aside differences & write S’pore’s next chapter together

No matter your background or station in life, the People’s Action Party hopes all Singaporeans can come together and create Singapore’s future together. That is the message behind a video published on Aug 16. Titled “To Gather”, the short video sees ...

17 August 2022

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DPM Wong rides bike again after 20 years to raise funds for Children’s Cancer Foundation

We all know Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is a man of many talents. For example, he’s good with the guitar… … he’s a leader who comes up with fair and inclusive policies… And now, we find out that he rides too

15 August 2022

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People

Sembawang GRC team will do its best to win residents’ mandate: Ong Ye Kung

The PAP Sembawang GRC team will do its best to try to win the residents’ mandate, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Aug 13. He was responding to media’s queries on the Singapore Democratic Party’s (SDP) intention to contest at Sem

14 August 2022

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This has got to be the iconic image of NDP 2022

At around 8:20pm during this year’s National Day Parade, when Majulah Singapura reverberated around The Float – for the last time at this venue before it redevelops into NS Square – national pride swelled, fireworks lit up the Marina night sky. ...

10 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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Leong Mun Wai’s claim that ‘citizens by registration are not doing national service’ is inaccurate & misleading: Ng Eng Hen

Many new citizens are enlisted for national service every year.

2 August 2022

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People

Liang Eng Hwa’s tenacity & perseverance finally pay off. 10 years later.

Bukit Panjang residents, rejoice! Two flyovers, which form a traffic interchange at Senja Road and the KJE, are slated to open soon to give residents better access to the Kranji Expressway (KJE). Beside Bukit Panjang folks, another person is ecstatic ...

29 July 2022

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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

Durians & Hari Raya open house: Maliki Osman’s brand of hospitality for S’pore’s guests

Party launches stunning video directed by K. Rajagopal in tribute to S’pore Indian community

Actually, free OCK @ CCK wasn’t just last week

Petir Explains: How Self-Help Groups promote social mobility in S’pore

Interracial & interfaith experiences vital for trust & cohesive society in S’pore: DPM Wong

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

Lightening the caregiving load of women

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

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

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

Party’s latest video calls on S’poreans to put aside differences & write S’pore’s next chapter together

DPM Wong rides bike again after 20 years to raise funds for Children’s Cancer Foundation

Sembawang GRC team will do its best to win residents’ mandate: Ong Ye Kung

This has got to be the iconic image of NDP 2022

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

Leong Mun Wai’s claim that ‘citizens by registration are not doing national service’ is inaccurate & misleading: Ng Eng Hen

Liang Eng Hwa’s tenacity & perseverance finally pay off. 10 years later.

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