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Gan Kim Yong: I will not increase Medishield Life premiums for 5 years
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said today that he promises to keep the Medishield Life premiums stable for at least the next 5 years.He explained that the government has already calculated the likely...
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Singapore one of top 10 fastest failing states: Failed states Index
According to the Failed States Index compiled by a Washington based nonprofit organization, Fund For Peace (FFP), Singapore is one of the top 10 most worsened countries.The Failed States Index looks at...
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MOH: We want to prepare families for sex education when children are aged 3 to 6
The Ministry of Health recently put up a tender for an interactive workshop to educate parents who have children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old, how to start talking about sex with their...
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LTA implementing themed MRT cabins to make train rides “more enjoyable”
The LTA is going to be introducing a few measures to try and make the MRT commute less stressful for commuters.Some of the measures include having Buskers perform on the platforms, decorating carriages...
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Motorcyclists to be charged for every minute spent in HDB and URA carparks
Starting from July 1st, motorcyclists parking at HDB and URA electronic pricing carparks will need to start paying by the minute.The new rate will be 20c per hour broken down into minute chunks so that...
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Dr Ng Eng Hen: We are looking at making the IPPT more simple
The IPPT (Individual Physical Proficiency Test) may be made simpler as part of the changes in making it more flexible.Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said that the changes were in response to feedback...
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Brand new polyclinic to be built in Ang Mo Kio by 2018
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong announced on Sunday (29 June) that a brand new polyclinic will be built in Ang Mo Kio to replace the current one at AMK Ave 8.The new clinic will be ready by 2018 and will...
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Tan Chuan Jin “elected” Olympic Council President out of only 1 candidate
The Minister of Manpower, Tan Chuan-Jin was elected to be the new president of the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) after he ran unopposed for the position.The decision was made at the Annual...
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PM Lee: After visiting the US, I realise it's important for SG to monitor...
Last week, PM Lee Hsien Loong visited the United States and met with many leaders there.After he visited with several US officials, he said that Singapore should also be looking at the conflict in Iraq...
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More couples break up after being married 5 years
According to a study by Touch Family services, more and more couples are running into difficulties and breaking up after they have been married for 5 years.The study polled over 164 individuals who...
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Dr Ng Eng Hen: The SAF takes Mental health issues very seriously
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said that the Singapore Armed Forces takes mental health issues very seriously.He explained that it is up to the SAF staff and systems to identify people with mental health...
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Paper General with no war experience: We can now “one shot, one kill” our...
The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant-General (LG) Ng Chee Meng, proudly said that Singapore’s third generation military is at an “advanced stage”. He boasted that they now have the technology to...
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Little India COI: SPF needs better communication and training to deal with...
The COI into the Little India Riots submitted their findings in a report on Monday and highlighted some of the main recommendations that they have made in order to better equip authorities to deal with...
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MAS: We will stop issuing the $10,000 note from October 1st
Starting from October 1st, the $10,000 note will no longer be issued, but it will still be legal tender.The MAS said that the notes will likely remain legal tender until all the notes slowly get...
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MOM: Putting maids “on display” in shopping malls is unacceptable
The Ministry of Manpower has issued a statement highlighting that the display of maids in shopping malls here is unacceptable. It also said that advertising maid services at cheap or discounted prices...
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More than half of the Straits Times and PAP twitter followers are Fake
According to a popular new twitter application called Twitter Audit, more than half the followers on the Straits Times and PAP twitter accounts are Fake.The new application works by analysing twitter...
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LTA looking to introduce a public bike rental system by 2015
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is looking to introduce a new public bike system in Singapore and is looking for proposals from Industry experts on how such a system might be implemented.The LTA...
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SAF appoints another Paper General to Chief of Navy
A new Chief of Navy has been appointed and will take on his duties in August.Rear-Admiral (RADM) Lai Chung Han, 41, will be taking over from RADM Ng Chee Peng, 44, as part of a "continuing process" of...
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North-South Line Disrupted again due to damage caused by re-sleeping works
The North South Line was disrupted again this morning as the Road Rail Vehicle used during the works to replace the sleepers had damaged the signalling equipment.SMRT explained that some of the trains...
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Property Analysts: It's possible to squeeze in 5000 new flats into Tanglin Halt
Background Story: Shops, Eateries And Residential Blocks In Dawson To Be Demolished For Development31 blocks along Tanglin Halt Road and Commonwealth Drive have been scheduled to be demolished and...
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