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NewsYahoo News SingaporeParliament: 'Racist' attack on Indian woman condemned by both sides of House
Members of Parliament on both sides of the House on Tuesday (11 May) condemned the allegedly racist attack on a 55-year-old Indian woman that took place last week.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeParliament: Shanmugam challenges PSP's Leong Mun Wai to debate CECA
Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam has challenged the Progress Singapore Party NCMP Leong Mun Wai to debate the India–Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, also known as CECA, in Parliament.
NewsYahoo News SingaporePractice of naming sex crime accused before conviction to stay: Shanmugam
The government will maintain its approach of naming persons accused of sex crimes prior to conviction, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Monday (10 May).
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCulture of editorial independence already exists in Singapore media: S Iswaran
The culture of editorial independence already exists in Singapore’s media industry and this will continue as Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) revamps its business model, said Minister for Communications and Information S Iswaran on Monday (10 May).
NewsYahoo News SingaporeEx-minister Khaw Boon Wan to be Chairman of SPH’s not-for-profit media business: S Iswaran
Former Minister Khaw Boon Wan will be the chairman of Singapore Press Holdings’ not-for-profit media business, said Communications and Information Minister S Iswaran said in Parliament on Monday (10 May).
NewsYahoo News SingaporeGovernment prepared to sue over ‘Count on Me, Singapore’ saga if needed: Edwin Tong
The Singapore government was prepared to initiate legal proceedings to protect its position arising from its ownership of the song “Count on Me, Singapore”, said Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, on Monday (5 April).
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSuspension of SIA’s flights to HK has no impact on travel bubble talks: Ong Ye Kung
The suspension of Singapore Airlines’ flights to Hong Kong from the city-state does not affect the ongoing talks to establish an air travel bubble between the two destinations, said Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung on Monday (5 April).
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSingapore residents aged under 45 can book COVID-19 vaccination slots from June: Janil
Residents in Singapore aged under 45 will be invited to book their COVID-19 vaccination slots from June, based on the current schedule, said Senior Minister of State for Health Janil Puthucheary in Parliament on Monday (5 April).
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSingapore in talks with Australia, others on recognition of vaccination certificates
Singapore is exploring with several countries and regions, including Australia, on the mutual recognition of vaccination certificates, said Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung on Monday (5 April).
NewsYahoo News SingaporeMOH to conduct studies on COVID-19 vaccines' immunity duration: Janil
The Ministry of Health will be conducting further studies to monitor and review the extent and duration of immunity provided by the COVID-19 vaccines, said Senior Minister of State for Health Janil Puthucheary in Parliament on Monday (5 April).
SportYahoo News SingaporeSingapore to begin national project to lift standard of football: Edwin Tong
Singapore is embarking on national project on football, seeking to unite Singaporeans via excellence in the sport, more than a decade after the end of the Goal 2010 initiative.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSingaporeans to be engaged to suggest nominees for next UNESCO inscription: Low Yen Ling
Following hawker culture's inscription into UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, Singaporeans will be engaged to identify future nominees.
SportYahoo News SingaporeSafe Sport Programme to address abuse, harassment in sport: Edwin Tong
Singapore has introduced the Safe Sport Programme to address abuse and harassment in sport, a progression from the Safe Sport Commission launched in 2019.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeMSF to pilot mentoring programme to support at-risk youths starting with ITE students
The Ministry of Social and Family Development will pilot a mentoring programme to support at-risk youths this year, as well as expand efforts to help children living in rental flats and couples with marital issues.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeMore jobs, skills opportunities in social service and early childhood sectors: Masagos
Some 4,500 jobs and skills opportunities will be available across the social service and early childhood sectors, and for persons with disabilities by the end of this year, said Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeChanges in healthcare subsidies to be implemented next year
As healthcare costs continue to increase, the Ministry of Health will implement more progressive subsidies next year.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeAccidents involving PMDs on footpaths fell nearly 80% last year
Accidents involving motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) fell by 79 per cent to 30 cases last year compared with 2019.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeNurses to get 5%-14% salary raise phased over next two years: Koh Poh Koon
An estimated 56,300 staff in the public healthcare institutions in Singapore will receive an increase in their monthly base salaries from July this year.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeMore than 350,000 Singapore residents have received first vaccine dose: Gan Kim Yong
As of 4 March, more than 350,000 Singapore residents have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSingapore to launch studies on protection of its coastlines
The government will launch studies on the protection of Singapore's coastlines and measures to keep the island cool as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCommercial water equipment, flush valves have to meet efficiency rules next year
From 1 January next year, commercial water equipment and water closet flush valves that are supplied and sold in Singapore will need to meet minimum water efficiency requirements.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeMore avenues to get cashback for recycling items in Singapore: Grace Fu
In the near future, there will be more avenues for Singaporeans to get cashback for recycling items such as beverage containers.
NewsYahoo News Singapore‘Some form of regulation’ being considered to boost tray return rate: Amy Khor
The National Environment Agency (NEA) may consider legislation to boost the tray return rate in response to public feedback, said Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Amy Khor.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeNEA to roll out new framework and guide to improve sanitation
The National Environmental Agency will roll out the new Environment Sanitation regime from the middle of this year, starting with higher-risk premises with high footfall and immuno-vulnerable occupants.
NewsYahoo News SingaporePilot to match retiring veteran hawkers with aspiring successors to start this year
A programme incorporating "lessons from COVID-19" to future-proof hawker centres is in development, while a scheme to match retiring veteran hawkers with aspiring successors will pilot later this year.
