Pool of capable Singaporeans will narrow if personal cost of public service is too high: Tan See Leng
He was speaking at the parliamentary debate on the Govt's response to a review of political salaries.
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PM Wong on Indonesia gas export cuts: 'We expect all parties to honour their commitments'
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong responded to Indonesia's announcement of gas export cuts to Singapore, stating that "We expect all parties to honour their commitments, and Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests under these contract...
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Pre-school teacher who overcame childhood abuse among 11 awarded President’s Challenge fellowships
Twenty-three people have been awarded the fellowship since it began in 2025.
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PAP elects 39th Central Executive Committee, Chee Hong Tat & Zaqy Mohamad among top 14 vote-getters
The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) elected its 39th Central Executive Committee (CEC) on Oct. 25. Votes at the biennial internal election were made by party cadres, who make up a small proportion of the PAP's membership and represent the party elite. They are responsible for ...
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PAP’s new CEC shows distinction between government and party leadership; emphasis on continuity
Sunday’s ballot saw an unchanged slate in the ruling People’s Action Party’s top decision-making body, with the 12 elected and two co-opted all returning faces....
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foodpanda offers full-time rider jobs from S$1,800/month, with CPF contributions & benefits
Food delivery platform foodpanda has rolled out full-time delivery rider roles in Singapore. The Employee Rider Programme offers at least S$1,800 per month, complete with full CPF contributions and other employee benefits, according to the platform's website . Other perks include...
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PSI forecast to be in ‘good to moderate’ range on Oct 26; showers over S’pore may reduce haze
Showers are expected over Singapore and the vicinity, with winds expected to blow from the south-west or west.
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Wife says she can’t save because she keeps paying husband’s share of expenses, considers divorce
SINGAPORE: A wife is considering divorce after more than five years of repeatedly chasing her husband to repay money he owes her, saying the ongoing situation has left her dipping into her savings and unable to put money aside. In a post on the r/sgdatingscene forum on Friday (Oc...
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Nursing home staff to be trained in end-of-life care under Dover Park Hospice, NTUC Health tie-up
The two-year initiative is part of efforts to address a critical need in Singapore’s fast-ageing society.
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Singapore’s Shannon Tan finishes third at Hero Women’s Indian Open
Tan was the defending champion in the event.
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Motorists advised to avoid areas in Jurong West over risk of flash floods
Moderate to heavy thundery showers were expected over the southern, eastern and central areas of Singapore.