If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
By Jermyn Chow, The Straits Times, 12 Mar 2013. A NEW committee will conduct a comprehensive review of the support network around national service (NS), as the Government seeks to reinforce the standing of this key��.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
And while the COI could not establish if Pte Lees history of asthma had a part in his death, the SAF has suspended the use of these grenades in training and will look for safer alternatives.. The professor, who was Attorney-General from 2008 to 2010, was quoted in The Straits Times as saying that it was better to vest discretion in judges - by letting them decide in open court whether someone should hang - than in the... Cost savings if material prices stabilise
National Environment Agency announces appointment of Liak Teng Lit as new.
Mr Liak Teng Lit has been appointed as Chairman of the National Environment Agency (NEA) Board of Directors with effect from April 1, 2015. He takes over from the current Chairman Ms Chew Gek Khim. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ NADARAJAN .
The Straits Times News In A Minute: March 2, 2015
In todays News In A Minute, we look at how 91.4 per cent of over 14,000 students scored at least three H2 passes, with a pass in General Paper or Knowledge and Inquiry, in their A-level exams. -- PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM RAZORTV .
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
President Tony Tan, in his address at the reopening of the 12th Parliament two weeks ago, had said the Government would improve CPF savings and annuity schemes, and develop more options for seniors to monetise their homes.. Last week, Ang Mo Kio GRC MP Inderjit Singh told TODAY that in tandem with more affordable housing, the CPF Board could further limit how much Singaporeans could use from their Ordinary Account to buy property, leaving more for��.
Record 1654 turnout at RHB-The Straits Times National Spelling Championship
It doesnt matter if I get in or not, Im just here to try for the experience, said Xavier Chua, 10, a Primary 4 pupil from Maris Stella High School (Primary). Ms Serene Goh, editor of IN and Little Red Dot, the two weekly student publications of The.
Ex-relationship manager gets 11 months for cheating bank customers
Too Jincai, 31, was a relationship manager with United Overseas Bank at the time. The three had wanted to place their money in fixed deposits at the UOB branch at Ang Mo Kio Hub but Too convinced them to buy other financial products instead. He.
Flags across Singapore fly at half-mast as mark of respect for Mr Lee Kuan Yew
State flags on government buildings across Singapore will be flown at half-mast for the seven-day mourning period from March 23 to March 29 for founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who died on Monday at the age of 91. A flag at half-mast at the Istana.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
By Sandra Davie, The Straits Times, 8 Mar 2014. BRINGING out. These include increasing the number of school-based student care centres to cover two-thirds of primary schools and new offices to support disabled students in institutes of higher learning... I dont let my sons own mobile phones.. In future, the Government should also study the feasibility of having a student care centre in every primary school, as some Members of Parliament suggested yesterday.
Little Stories: Thank You For Reading My Blog, Aljunied.
As I see it, either the Aljunied Town Council has suddenly changed its plans about the index, or the Straits Times made a big error in reporting the story the first time around. Or perhaps there was... [5] Prior to Dec 1, 2007 when a New rule to safeguard council funds took effect, TCs used fund managers to invest in stocks and bonds, just like Temasek.. Come a few years time, I am supposed to be able to withdraw my CPF savings, to spend it in anyway I deem fit.
Rochor Canal to reopen on Sunday with new urban promenade
Other new features along the canal include a community plaza called Gateway Plaza, which can hold up to 330 people and can be used for community events, or just for people to relax.. This section of the canal has also been widened and deepened to .
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
Mr Khaw characterised his new approach to housing provision, and the Governments new strategy in infrastructural development, as being not just about building ahead of demand, but also setting aside enough space to provide options... ���Let us learn the lessons well.��� WP wants aid for SMEs from reserves. By Robin Chan, The Straits Times, 7 Feb 2013. THE Workers Party (WP) yesterday called on the Government to dig into the national reserves to provide more��.
Train service resumes between Clementi and Lakeside
Parliament: Government will consider letting CPF savings be used to buy new Spore bonds · Singapore Armed Forces relief team returns from Nepal · Train driver gets five years and nine strokes for molestation, burglary. Search The Straits Times.
Parliament: 10 things about the proposed alcohol consumption restrictions
SINGAPORE - A ban on consuming alcohol in public places from 10.30pm to 7am is the major change proposed in a new Liquor Control Bill tabled in Parliament on Monday. For example, what happens if youre having a barbecue at a park? Can you take .
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: NDR 2014.
By Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 20 Aug 2014. THE new. On Sunday, in his National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong introduced a new Silver Support scheme for needy Singaporeans when they turn 65. He said the... This concern was echoed by several Members of Parliament (MPs), although they said, given the desire for greater control over their CPF monies, the Government must trust CPF members to use their savings wisely. To mitigate��.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Bringing social.
By Ong Hwee Hwee, The Straits Times, 28 Mar 2013. THERE was a. Residents now turn to their respective CDCs to apply to ComCare, the Government fund that provides short-term financial and social assistance of up to six months. CDCs also. The time and cost savings can be significant, especially for those who now make regular trips to the CDCs to have their cases reviewed or help extended. Take the... NTUC to help PMEs get better representation in uni.
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Parliament: Government will consider letting CPF savings be used to buy new.
The Government may consider allowing the use of Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings for the new Singapore Savings bonds, which will be first issued later this year, Senior Minister of State for Finance Josephine Teo said on Monday in Parliament.
STs Tribute Wall Day 1: More than 2000 pen their tributes to Mr Lee Kuan Yew
I didnt expect to get a letter from the Prime Minister. It was really, really. I want to use this letter to show Singaporeans that this is a man who had the vision for Singapore and who was constantly thinking about our success as a nation. He was.
Man sentenced to jail, cane for molesting stranger during New Years Day.
SINGAPORE - Taking advantage of the festive mood, a construction worker molested a stranger on New Years Day this year. Parthiban Pandu hugged his 44-year-old victim from behind, and she thought it was just a friend. He squeezed her breasts as she .
More savings, but technician prefers higher take-home pay
Mr Wong Soon Hee, who finds the 1 percentage point increase in employee contribution to CPF a burden.. Come next January, both he and his employer will have to contribute an extra 1 percentage point to his Central Provident Fund (CPF) account.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
Said MP Edwin Tong, a lawyer who is also deputy chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Law: It is a reflection of the Home Affairs Ministry, driven by the fact that they want to inject a greater sense of impartiality.. But he said: The time savings will be a few weeks at most, if any. He was also quick to... Private security firms told The Straits Times they do not use such cameras, but lauded the move as effective in combating crime.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
Maybe I can buy bigger fish to cook for my family in future, she said. NMP opposes greater flexibility in withdrawal of CPF savings. By Chong Zi Liang, The Straits Times, 4 Mar 2015. SINGAPOREANS have a moral��.
New book tells story of Singapore-India ties over 50 years
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam prior to a meeting in New Delhi on Feb 9, 2015. From Sir Stamford Raffles arrival in Singapore to joint cooperation between Singapore and India in a .
A*Star scholarship holder charged with poisoning classmates
Currently out on US$50,000 (S$68,600) bail but not allowed to leave the country, she is expected to plead not guilty due to insanity. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) told The Straits Times yesterday that it was deeply.
At PM Lee Hsien Loongs constituency, tears and a standing ovation
Ms Anita Chia, 57, said: This is a time for community. I couldve watched the. Retiree Lai Tsun Yuen, 74, said: I came here to honour Mr Lee because I cant go to the city centre to pay my respects (at Parliament House). There were too many.
SingPass beefed up with OneKey token
Users can also opt to receive the OTP via SMS depending on the sensitivity of the e-service, a spokesman for the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) told The Straits Times. The Singapore Government takes the security of citizens online.