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| 31.08.2026 | Childcare Leave Expansion: Redefining Workplace Flexibility and Fairness | Childcare leave expands. It aims to support working parents. This policy shift, while vital for families, poses challenges for workplaces. Businesses face operational adjustments. Non-parents often absorb increased workloads. Fairness becom... |
| 27.08.2026 | Inside the technologies reshaping healthcare in Asia | Listen
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An artificial intelligence (AI) system that can spot polyps during an endoscopy. An anaesthesia breathing circuit made with sugarcane-based bioplastic.... |
| 26.08.2026 | More leave for parents, more work for the rest? Childcare leave boost sparks workplace debate | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Whenever a colleague takes childcare leave, 29-year-old finance professional Adam (not his real name) usually shares the extra workload with... |
| 21.08.2026 | Graduate industry traineeships: Nearly half find jobs after completing programme | Listen
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SINGAPORE: When Mr Kenneth Chow, 25, graduated with a business degree in 2025 from Nanyang Technological University, he was considering a move into a d... |
| 07.08.2026 | Singapore Employment Pass Family Relocation: DP Salary Requirements and Policies | For international professionals relocating to the city-state, strategic planning is required to navigate Employment Pass and dependent visa policies.
A breakdown of the Singapore EP COMPASS salary benchmarks across 22 industries.
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| 03.08.2026 | Worker dies after scaffolding collapses at Jurong Port construction site | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A 23-year-old worker has died after scaffolding collapsed onto a lorry at a Jurong Port construction site.
In response to CNA’s query, the S... |
| 31.07.2026 | National Environment Agency to get new CEO | Listen
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SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) will get a new chief executive officer in September, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environmen... |
| 09.07.2026 | Late payments and financial penalties squeeze security firms, raising risk of wage delays, say industry players | Listen
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SINGAPORE: The security industry is warning that business practices such as late client payments and financial penalties are putting pressure on compan... |
| 07.07.2026 | Unpaid migrant workers case: Earlier salary complaints resolved in 2025 before mass claims were filed, says Tan See Leng | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Five workers from KPA Engineering – one of three companies under investigation after more than 400 migrant workers filed unpaid salary claim... |
| 06.07.2026 | Parliament to hear ministerial statement on conduct of WP's Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Parliament will on Tuesday (Jul 7) hear a ministerial statement on the conduct of Workers’ Party (WP) chair Sylvia Lim and vice-chair Faisha... |
| 01.07.2026 | CPA Australia signs MoU with IHRP to bridge finance and people capability in Singapore | SINGAPORE, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CPA Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) to strengthen collaboration between the finance and HR professions in Singapore,... |
| 17.06.2026 | MOM lodges appeal seeking higher fine for PSA over death of worker at Keppel Terminal in 2017 | Listen
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has launched an appeal for a higher fine for PSA Corporation Limited over the death of a worker at Keppel Ter... |
| 04.06.2026 | GetGo Smashes $100,000 Car Ownership Burden in Campaign for Sustainable Mobility | With Category A COE prices exceeding S$100,000, GetGo stages a car smash to make the case for sustainable, commitment-free access to driving.
SINGAPORE, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GetGo Carsharing, Singapore's largest carsharing service, ... |
| 22.05.2026 | Tributes pour in after Koh Poh Koon steps down from political office | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Several ministers have paid tribute to Senior Minister of State Koh Poh Koon following his decision to resign from political office.
The Pri... |
| 22.05.2026 | Heavy traffic expected at Singapore's land checkpoints during June school holidays | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Heavy traffic is expected at Singapore’s Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints for more than a month, during Hari Raya Haji, the Vesak Day long wee... |
| 22.05.2026 | Senior Minister of State Koh Poh Koon resigns for 'family reasons' | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Senior Minister of State Dr Koh Poh Koon will relinquish his appointments as Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Senior Minister of St... |
| 18.05.2026 | Construction worker dies after concrete falls on him at Cross Island Line worksite | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A construction worker died last Thursday (May 14) after a piece of concrete fell on him at an MRT station worksite for the upcoming Cross Is... |
| 13.05.2026 | Clayable Celebrates 8 Years of Bringing Creative Wellness and Pottery Experiences to Singapore | SINGAPORE, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Local pottery studio Clayable is celebrating its 8th anniversary milestone after welcoming more than 10,000 participants through its pottery workshops, corporate events and private celebrations over t... |
| 06.04.2026 | 4,000 jobseekers placed on unemployment benefits scheme last year, out of 10,000 applications | Listen
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SINGAPORE: More than 4,000 unemployed Singaporeans were placed on the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme in 2025, out of 10,000 applications receiv... |
| 30.03.2026 | Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during Good Friday long weekend | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Very heavy traffic is expected at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the Good Friday long weekend this week, said the Immigration and... |
| 20.03.2026 | Newly created roles formed nearly half of the job vacancies in 2025: MOM report | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Newly created roles formed 49.3 per cent of the job vacancies available in 2025, an increase from the year before, a report from the Ministr... |
| 09.03.2026 | Building business growth and career progression with the NTUC Company Training Committee Grant | Listen
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When a customer returned to Kenko Wellness after her last visit, her therapist was able to pick up where they left off. With access to service records,... |
| 05.03.2026 | Fewer fresh graduates found work within 6 months in 2025; median salary held steady at S$4,500: Survey | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A smaller proportion of university graduates found jobs fresh out of school in 2025, according to graduate employment survey results on Thur... |
| 03.03.2026 | Infant carers, waiters, cabin crew among jobs opening to work permit holders from more countries | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Eight occupations in social services, food services and air transport will open to work permit holders from more countries from September, M... |
| 02.03.2026 | New training academy to equip more than 150,000 public officers with digital, data and AI skills | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A new training academy will be set up to systematically equip more than 150,000 public officers with digital, data, design and artificial in... |
| 25.02.2026 | Budget 2026 debate: MPs propose higher salary cap for Jobseeker Support Scheme | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Proposals to raise the salary cap for receiving unemployment benefits under the Jobseeker Support Scheme were among the measures Members of... |
| 25.02.2026 | Deliveroo to cease operations in Singapore after Mar 4 | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Food delivery platform Deliveroo will exit the Singapore market, with its last day of service on Mar 4.
The company announced on Wednesday (... |
| 24.02.2026 | NTUC strengthening focus on youths as entry-level jobs feel 'some of the heat' from AI: Ng Chee Meng | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Facing a future powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is studying ways to strengthen its focus ... |
| 23.02.2026 | CIMB Singapore Recognised as a Top Employer and "Career Builder" in Inaugural Singapore Opportunity Index | SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CIMB Singapore has been recognised as one of the top 300 employers in Singapore and honoured as a "Career Builder" in the inaugural Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI) published by the Minist... |
| 20.02.2026 | Little Professors Learning Centre termination: MOE reviewing how student care operators are appointed | Listen
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is reviewing how student care operators are appointed after terminating one operator's contract at eight pri... |
| 19.02.2026 | Little Professors Learning Centre issues: Parents make police reports over GIRO double payments | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Some parents whose children were in student care centres operated by Little Professors Learning Centre (LPLC) have filed police reports afte... |
| 14.02.2026 | Student care operator Little Professors under investigation over unpaid wages, ‘anomalies’ in fee deductions | New: You can now listen to articles.
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SINGAPORE: Student care operator Little Professors Learning Centre is under investigation by the police and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) after salaries were owed ... |
| 06.02.2026 | Almost 350 fresh graduates find places in government-sponsored traineeships | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Almost 350 fresh graduates have found places as trainees under a new government-sponsored traineeship scheme, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)... |
| 03.02.2026 | Nipah virus: Singapore requires daily temperature checks for new migrant workers who travelled to West Bengal | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Newly arrived migrant workers who have travelled to West Bengal must undergo daily temperature checks while staying at their onboard centre ... |
| 29.01.2026 | Retrenchments rose slightly in 2025, but employment growth expanded: Advance estimates | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Retrenchments in Singapore saw an uptick in 2025 compared with the previous year, but total employment growth came in stronger last year tha... |
| 28.01.2026 | Nipah virus: What to know about the disease and the outbreak in India | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Authorities in parts of Asia have stepped up airport screening measures for the Nipah virus after infections emerged in India's West Bengal ... |
| 13.01.2026 | 'Not just housekeeping': MOM to expand care options as MP calls for levy changes, advanced training for maids | New: You can now listen to articles.
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SINGAPORE: As demand grows for caregiving that caters to diverse needs, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Tuesday (Jan 13) that it will continue to expand care... |
| 30.12.2025 | More firms turn to non-traditional foreign hires, but SMEs say cost pressures remain | Listen
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SINGAPORE: More Singapore firms are exploring foreign hires from non-traditional source (NTS) countries, after the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) expanded ... |
| 21.12.2025 | In-Demand Employment Sectors: SIM Equips Singapore’s Workforce for the Future Economy | SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 December 2025 – Singapore’s job market is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by digitalisation, sustainability imperatives, and demographic shifts. The challenge for graduates and professionals ... |
| 19.12.2025 | Too much home comfort? Singapore needs more citizens to work abroad and gain international exposure | Listen
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Barely two years old, Singapore startup HomePay is already operating across borders and has its sights set on further expansion.
Eight staff members o... |
| 15.12.2025 | Commentary: Southeast Asia’s youth dividend is becoming a liability | New: You can now listen to articles.
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SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia is home to over 680 million people, with more than 50 per cent under the age of 30 – an enviable demographic profile that should be a powe... |
| 15.11.2025 | Worker dies after falling 9m at Jurong Region Line MRT worksite | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A construction worker died after falling from height at a worksite for the upcoming Jurong Region Line, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) s... |
| 01.11.2025 | Behind a 'perfect' expat life, this British woman beats loneliness and anxiety with daily walks that grew into a movement | Listen
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In this golden age of influencers, one can see why Amelia Bailey has more than 16,600 followers on Instagram.
She is a classic British beauty. Tall, w... |
| 30.10.2025 | More than 7,600 in-house security officers to get pay increases under Progressive Wage Model | New: You can now listen to articles.
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SINGAPORE: More than 7,600 in-house security officers will get pay increases under the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for the private security industry in the coming ... |
| 30.10.2025 | 'So, so, so tired': The risks and realities of maids caring for babies through the night | Listen
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SINGAPORE: In close to two decades of working in Singapore, domestic helper Ms Marie has struggled with the demands of caring for the children of her e... |
| 30.10.2025 | MOM Permanent Secretary Ng Chee Khern to retire after more than 40 years in public service | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Mr Ng Chee Khern, Permanent Secretary at the Manpower Ministry, will retire on Dec 1, 2025, after serving 41 years in the public service, th... |
| 24.10.2025 | Twothree Design Champions Sustainable Living with New Eco-Friendly Renovation Initiative | The CaseTrust-accredited firm commits to reducing the environmental footprint of home renovations by integrating innovative and sustainable design principles.
SINGAPORE, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Twothree Design Pte. Ltd., a multi-award... |
| 07.10.2025 | Supervisor gets discharge amounting to acquittal, after man’s head was crushed in workplace accident | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A supervisor in charge of a printing machine involved in a grisly accident, which crushed a worker's head and killed him, was cleared of a c... |
| 09.09.2025 | 5,000 officers deployed to enforce Singapore vaping laws, nearly double previous force | Listen
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SINGAPORE: More than 5,000 frontline enforcement officers have been authorised to enforce vaping rules, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Sc... |
| 08.09.2025 | Why some domestic helpers risk moonlighting – and what it could cost them | Listen
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SINGAPORE: When a former employer asked her to help clean his house for just one day, migrant domestic worker Alice (not her real name) agreed, though... |
| 23.08.2025 | Reste Laboratories charged with failing to pay CPF contributions; MOM investigating possible unpaid wages | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A laboratory has been charged with failing to pay Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions for some of its employees.
In response to CNA's... |
| 11.08.2025 | Retail workers eligible for new round of pay increases under Progressive Wage Model | Listen
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SINGAPORE: The government has accepted recommendations on the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for the retail sector, which set out a three-year schedule o... |
| 30.07.2025 | Employment growth rises in Q2, but global economic headwinds may weigh on expected hiring and wage growth: MOM | New: You can now listen to articles.
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SINGAPORE: Singapore’s total employment grew in the second quarter of 2025, supported by continued economic growth, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Wednesday... |
| 10.07.2025 | 'We waited and waited': Jollibean staff allege unpaid wages, CPF contributions amid sudden outlet closures | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Several outlets of soy milk retailer Jollibean have shut in the past year, with its workers claiming that they have been owed months of sala... |
| 07.07.2025 | Ex-employees of training provider jailed for forging workplace safety course certificates and training records | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Three former employees of a now-defunct training provider have been jailed over their roles in forging Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) cou... |
| 05.07.2025 | Despair, frustration and helplessness among delivery riders over foreigners working illegally in their midst | Listen
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SINGAPORE: For some time now, part-time delivery rider Alvin Lim has noticed fellow riders whom he suspected were foreigners working illegally in food ... |
| 01.07.2025 | Jail for former CEO who gave MOM false information to get work passes for his companies' foreign investors | Listen
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SINGAPORE: In exchange for investment funds, the former chief executive officer of a building solutions company agreed to apply for employment passes f... |
| 19.06.2025 | MOM to conduct sample checks, ask for proof that maids are immune to measles | Listen
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will conduct sample checks and take action against employers who cannot prove that their maids are immune to ... |
| 10.06.2025 | Mandatory measles immunity for maids working in households with young children who are not fully vaccinated | Listen
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SINGAPORE: From Sep 1, maids working in households with young children who are not fully vaccinated against measles must be immunised against the disea... |
| 05.06.2025 | MOM investigating allegations of companies misusing passes for hiring foreign students, trainees | Listen
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is investigating allegations that companies are misusing passes that permit employers to hire foreign student... |
| 30.05.2025 | The Cost of Progress: A Tragic Incident and Housing Market Dynamics in Singapore | In the bustling landscape of Singapore, progress often comes at a price. The recent death of a 29-year-old worker at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) worksite in Yishun serves as a stark reminder of the human cost behind urban developm... |
| 29.05.2025 | Navigating a New Era: Singapore's Political Landscape Under PM Wong | The swearing-in of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his new Cabinet marks a pivotal moment in Singapore's political journey. This event is not just a routine ceremony; it is a signal of change, a beacon of hope, and a commitment to navigate... |
| 28.05.2025 | Real wages grew 3.2% in 2024 compared with 0.4% in 2023 as inflation eased: MOM | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Wages in Singapore grew at a faster pace last year compared with 2023 as inflation eased, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in a report on... |
| 27.05.2025 | Two charged for instructing foreign workers to hold placards in illegal protests at construction site | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Two people were charged on Tuesday (May 27) in relation to illegal public assemblies involving foreign workers in October last year.
Rebecca... |
| 26.05.2025 | Commentary: What makes civil servants and military officers ministerial material? | Listen
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SINGAPORE: The swearing-in of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his new Cabinet on Friday (May 23) marked the start of a new chapter in Singapore’s poli... |
| 25.05.2025 | Worker dies after being struck by reversing truck at HDB worksite in Yishun | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old worker died at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) worksite at 71 Lorong Chencharu in Yishun on Friday (May 23) morning.
In ... |
| 23.05.2025 | A Useful Ghost: Southeast Asia's Cinematic Triumph at Cannes | In the world of cinema, few events shine as brightly as the Cannes Film Festival. It’s a stage where dreams are realized, and stories come alive. This year, a Thai film titled *A Useful Ghost* has emerged as a beacon of creativity, winning ... |
| 23.05.2025 | PM Wong's new government to prioritise securing Singapore's place in a 'changed world' | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Securing Singapore an assured place in a “changed world” is a key priority for the country’s next term of government, said Prime Minister La... |
| 21.05.2025 | PM Wong unveils first full Cabinet: No second DPM, three coordinating ministers named | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Less than three weeks after the General Election where the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) won a resounding victory, Prime Minister Lawre... |
| 20.05.2025 | Scotland's Economic Awakening: Lessons from Singapore | Scotland stands at a crossroads. The winds of change are blowing, and the call for a new economic vision is growing louder. Sir Tom Hunter, a prominent Scottish entrepreneur, has sparked a conversation that could reshape the nation’s future... |
| 20.05.2025 | Why Sir Tom Hunter Wants Scotland to Think Like Singapore | A new Oxford Economics report commissioned by Sir Tom Hunter draws a striking comparison: Scotland and Singapore. It’s a provocative pairing – and one that certainly challenges traditional thinking when it comes to socioeconomic and busines... |
| 14.05.2025 | Q&A with Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen ahead of his retirement | Listen
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SINGAPORE: After 24 years in politics and 14 years as Singapore’s defence minister, Dr Ng Eng Hen announced last month that he will be stepping down.
I... |
| 07.05.2025 | Navigating the Traffic Jungle: Vesak Day Weekend at Singapore-Malaysia Checkpoints | As the Vesak Day long weekend approaches, the roads to Malaysia are set to transform into a bustling river of vehicles. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has issued a warning: expect heavy traffic at the Woodlands and Tuas che... |
| 05.05.2025 | SMRT Trains gets S$240,000 fine after officer killed by rod that shot out of machine | Listen
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SINGAPORE: SMRT Trains was ordered to pay a fine of S$240,000 (US$186,000) on Monday (May 5) for workplace safety failures in the case of an employee w... |
| 05.05.2025 | Very heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints during Vesak Day long weekend | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Travellers can expect very heavy traffic at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during the upcoming Vesak Day long weekend.
Vesak day falls ... |
| 29.04.2025 | The Stakes of GE2025: A Call for Stability Amidst Challenges | As Singapore approaches the 2025 General Election, the political landscape is charged with urgency. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stands at the forefront, rallying support for the People’s Action Party (PAP). His message is clear: a vote for... |
| 28.04.2025 | GE2025: 'Clear mandate' will mean PAP government can speak for Singapore 'confidently', says PM Wong | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Conducting foreign policy in a changed world where "might is right" will be more difficult, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said, whi... |
| 28.04.2025 | Employment growth slows in Q1 2025 amid economic uncertainty; retrenchments dip | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Singapore's labour demand slowed in the first quarter of 2025, amid economic uncertainty and escalating global trade conflicts, said the Min... |
| 19.04.2025 | GE2025: New water play park, sports facilities part of S$324 million 5-year plan to upgrade Marine Parade Town | Listen
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SINGAPORE: More than 140 new projects will be rolled out under a five-year plan for Marine Parade Town that could cost the town council and its partner... |
| 19.04.2025 | PAP counters WP's 'policy win' claim, says many ideas were previously raised by its MPs | Listen
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SINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party (PAP) has responded to recent claims made by the Workers’ Party (WP) that 15 policies it had advocated for were la... |
| 19.04.2025 | GE2025: SM Lee to lead PAP in Ang Mo Kio with 2 new team members, including ex-Aljunied candidate Victor Lye | New: You can now listen to articles.
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SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will lead the People’s Action Party (PAP) slate in Ang Mo Kio GRC for the upcoming election, joined by a party veteran an... |
| 16.04.2025 | GE2025: Josephine Teo to lead PAP slate in Jalan Besar GRC, newcomer Shawn Loh to replace Heng Chee How | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo will lead the People's Action Party (PAP) slate for Jalan Besar GRC in the up... |
| 13.04.2025 | GE2025: Former PAP Aljunied candidate Victor Lye, new face Jasmin Lau spotted at Ang Mo Kio GRC | New: You can now listen to articles.
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SINGAPORE: Former People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate for Aljunied GRC Victor Lye and the party's new face Jasmin Lau were spotted on a walkabout at Hougang Villa... |
| 05.04.2025 | GE2025: S$212m rejuvenation plan for Chua Chu Kang Town Council unveiled; ex-perm sec Jeffrey Siow spotted at launch event | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A S$212 million rejuvenation plan was unveiled for Chua Chu Kang Town at a community event on Saturday (Apr 5), where recently retired senio... |
| 04.04.2025 | New workplace safety guidelines to help employers better prepare for stormy, hazy and hot weather | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Employers now have guidelines on how to manage workplace safety during strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, heatwaves and haze.
These new gu... |
| 03.04.2025 | Singapore's Transit Revolution: The Cross Island Line and Sen Condo | Singapore is a city that never sleeps. It thrives on efficiency, connectivity, and innovation. The latest developments in its transit system and real estate are poised to reshape the urban landscape. The Cross Island Line (CRL) and the Sen ... |
| 30.03.2025 | Singapore to deport nine people for illegal touting at Changi Airport | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Nine people have been investigated for their involvement in illegal touting activities at Changi Airport, and will be deported from Singapor... |
| 27.03.2025 | Singaporean charged over inviting foreign preacher with alleged terror ties to speak to migrant workers | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man who allegedly invited a foreign religious speaker with purported terror links to preach at a Tuas migrant worker dormitory... |
| 07.03.2025 | Singapore to change work permit rules to help employers hire and keep foreign talent | The Singapore government is set to introduce changes to its work permit policies to enhance employer flexibility in hiring and retaining foreign talent.
The changes, effective from July 1st, 2025, are aimed at expanding opportunities for em... |
| 13.02.2025 | Median monthly household income exceeds S$11,000 in 2024, a 1.4% rise after adjusting for inflation | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Median monthly household income from work in Singapore rose to S$11,297 in 2024 from S$10,869 in 2023, or by 1.4 per cent in real terms afte... |
| 06.02.2025 | Navigating the Racial Landscape: Singapore's Ongoing Debate on Integration and Identity | In the heart of Singapore's Parliament, a storm brews over race and integration. The clash between Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Leong Mun Wai and Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam highlights a critical juncture in the natio... |
| 06.02.2025 | MOM cracks down on commercial diving violations; 12 companies, 7 individuals taken to task | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Twelve commercial diving companies and seven individuals were slapped with a total of 65 penalties for safety violations during a three-mont... |
| 05.02.2025 | More childcare leave, work flexibility among MPs’ suggestions to support Singapore families | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Members of Parliament from both sides of the aisle put forward a slew of suggestions during a motion on Wednesday (Feb 5) to support Singap... |
| 29.01.2025 | Singapore's Struggle: From Money Laundering to Nature Conservation | Singapore is a land of contrasts. On one side, it grapples with a billion-dollar money laundering scandal. On the other, it celebrates the opening of a new coastal trail, a testament to its commitment to nature. These two stories, though se... |
| 29.01.2025 | Singapore's Financial Landscape: A Tangle of Scandals and Economic Shifts | Singapore stands at a crossroads. The city-state, known for its robust financial system and strict regulations, is grappling with a billion-dollar money laundering scandal while simultaneously navigating economic uncertainties. These two na... |
| 29.01.2025 | The Dance of Cash and Digital: Singapore's Festive Financial Landscape | In Singapore, the arrival of Chinese New Year is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a symphony of tradition, cash, and increasingly, digital innovation. As the city-state gears up for this annual celebration, the financial machiner... |
| 24.01.2025 | 11 arrested after construction firms make CPF contributions to non-workers to inflate foreigner quotas | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Eleven people have been arrested for allegedly providing the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) with false employment information, the ministry said... |
| 23.01.2025 | Billion-dollar money laundering case: Man charged with falsifying accounts, forgery | Listen
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SINGAPORE: A man was charged on Thursday (Jan 23) with 15 offences, including forgery and falsifying accounts, in a S$3 billion (US$2.2 billion) money ... |
| 22.01.2025 | Singapore needs foreigners to survive but 'significant safeguards' in place to protect local jobs: Tan See Leng | Listen
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SINGAPORE: While foreigners are essential to Singapore's survival, the government has implemented "significant safeguards" to protect local j... |
| 20.01.2025 | Commentary: Do we need a law to remind us of basic workplace decency? | New: You can now listen to articles.
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SINGAPORE: On Jan 8, Singapore’s parliament passed the Workplace Fairness legislation, marking a significant step forward in protecting workers from discrimination.... |
