AGC studying ways to speed up cases involving abused foreign workers
Working group will also look at how to help abused maids get compensation. By Radha Basu, The Sunday Times, 3 Aug 2014The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) is looking at ways to speed up court cases...
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Wanted: A new CPF vision
Tweaks over the years got in the way of original aim of providing for old ageBy Han Fook Kwang, Editor At Large, The Sunday Times, 3 Aug 2014What is it about the Central Provident Fund (CPF) that has...
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Government is open to everyone's views: Wong Kan Seng
Channel NewsAsia, 2 Aug 2014Former deputy prime minister Wong Kan Seng said the government is open to the views of everyone. He was speaking at the Bishan East National Day Dinner Celebrations on...
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Learning to talk through our differences
The early identity issues are settled. But today, we have new identity concerns and new fault-lines.By Chan Heng Chee, Published The Straits Times, 2 Aug 2014WITH National Day around the corner, it is...
View ArticleWhose 'community norms' are policies based on?
Surveys show that younger Singaporeans have more liberal views on sexuality and family. When policies are based on 'community norms', then policymakers must prepare for generational shifts in...
View ArticleNew push to give security guards a big pay hike
NTUC's proposal is part of scheme to raise income of low-wage workersBy Toh Yong Chuan, The Straits Times, 4 Aug 2014SECURITY guards can expect a big pay bump if a plan by the National Trades Union...
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The push for better service
By Jochen Wirtz, Published TODAY, 4 Aug 2014In recent months, media reports have focused the spotlight of good service on customers in Singapore, with labour chief Lim Swee Say calling for greater...
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$31 million to transform Woodlands: From sleepy suburb...to high-traffic hub
Woodlands Central to have its own retail and food complexBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 4 Aug 2014WOODLANDS Central, one of four regional centres that will serve as business hubs outside the city,...
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New help centre for carers of mentally ill
Staff and volunteers of IMH facility to reach out to distressed caregiversBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 4 Aug 2014CAREGIVERS of people with mental illness can look forward to more help and support...
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PM to give assurance on retirement funds at Rally speech
By Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh, The Straits Times, 4 Aug 2014GIVING Singaporeans assurance that they have enough to retire on will be one of the main themes of the National Day Rally speech later this...
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Parliament Highlights - 4 Aug 2014
New Family Justice Courts to better resolve family conflictsJudge-led approach aims to ease the pain and protect the vulnerableBy Radha Basu, The Straits Times, 5 Aug 2014A NEW court will be set up to...
View ArticleDPM Tharman: Assets as investment buffer not a reserves drawdown
By Tham Yuen-C, The Straits Times, 4 Aug 2014The Government's net assets, that it relies on to back the interest rates paid on CPF savings, are Singapore's reserves, said Deputy Prime Minister Tharman...
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Silver zones to make roads safer for the elderly
They include additional measures like speed humps, 2-stage crossingsBy Lee Jian Xuan, The Straits Times, 5 Aug 2014SAFETY zones will be introduced by the end of the year in two residential estates to...
View ArticlePutting a halt to using mobile devices while driving
Proposed Bill would apply to tablet computers, includes surfing the Net and downloading materialBy Priscilla Goy, The Straits Times, 6 Aug 2014ANYONE caught using any function of his mobile device and...
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Parliament Highlights - 5 Aug 2014
Israel, Hamas must act to end conflict: SingaporeBy Tham Yuen-C, The Straits Times, 6 Aug 2014BOTH Israel and Hamas are responsible for the escalating conflict in Gaza that has claimed more than a...
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Honour Singapore: New non-profit group to promote culture of honour
By Laura Elizabeth Philomin, TODAY, 6 Aug 2014A group of prominent Singaporeans — including a former top civil servant and a former judge — have come together to launch a new non-profit organisation...
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Winning designs chosen for benches made from old National Stadium wooden planks
By Janice Heng, The Straits Times, 7 Aug 2014WOODEN plank seats from the former National Stadium are getting a new lease of life around the island - and Singaporeans have chosen the form that their...
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Smart Mobility 2030 -LTA unveils master plan to build an intelligent...
By Neo Chai Chin, Channel NewsAsia, 7 Aug 2014The Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Wednesday (Aug 6) launched its master plan to improve Singapore’s transport systems and enhance commuters’ travel...
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MOM takes action against 174 companies for Workplace Safety Violations
174 firms hauled up for safety breachesSurprise checks on worksites find rise in lapses despite tougher rulesBy Janice Heng. The Straits Times, 7 Aug 2014THE authorities took 174 companies to task...
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Too much screen time can harm children
Turn off that tech toyScreen time may be unavoidable today but parents have the power to manage their children's exposure to tablets, TVs and computersBy Joyce Teo, The Straits Times, Mind Your Body, 7...
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