Details of enhanced childcare leave are expected to be announced in early 2027, according to Indranee Rajah. The government is currently working with employers and tripartite partners to implement the expanded scheme.
This collaboration includes developing measures to help companies manage staffing gaps that may arise from the expanded leave.
Further information on the enhanced childcare leave scheme will be provided when the details are announced next year, offering more insight into the government's plans and how they will be implemented.
Local actress and influencer Chen Yixin has moved to Paris, and is documenting the experience in a new Instagram series. The 26-year-old is the daughter of actors Edmund Chen and Xiang Yun. She announced the move in the first instalment of her social media series. She wrote in th...
The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in central Singapore crossed into the unhealthy range at 11pm last night (Sep. 9) and has climbed steadily since. According to the National Environment Agency's (NEA) website , the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) for central Sin...
MPs Shawn Loh and Alex Yeo raised questions on the validity of pressure tactics during livestreams. Loh asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) whether the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) could review whether interactive pressure tac...
After years of rumours, the iPhone Duo is here. It is Apple's first foldable phone in 19 years since the first iPhone launched in 2007. Singapore prices In Singapore, the iPhone Duo is selling for S$3,099 for the 256GB model. The most expensive option, the 2TB model, is going for...
Sheng Siong will increase its Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) discounts for Blue and Orange cardholders from four per cent to six per cent, as the supermarket chain steps up efforts to help households manage their grocery expenses. Enhanced discounts till Jan. 1, 2027 In a ...
The airline is planning to introduce the first direct flights between Singapore and Cairo from early 2027, giving Singapore a direct air link to North Africa....
The Government has given approval for several performances that feature causes recently, including those covering the Israel-Gaza conflict and which explore themes of genocide....
The Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup will address barriers to leave-taking and develop sector-specific solutions, and will share its full recommendations in early 2027, said Indranee....
SINGAPORE: In Singapore, there is a growing number of young workers who have been voicing out their concerns about not being motivated to work anymore. For some, it may be burnout. For others, it may be a question deeply related to one’s purpose and meaning in life. On Reddit , a...
