Parents, experts call for early screening of dyslexia at preschool level
By Monica Kotwani, Channel NewsAsia, 12 Feb 2013Parents and experts said that screening for dyslexia should be introduced at the preschool level, earlier than the current screening at Primary 1 and 2...
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Shift from kindergarten to 'kindercare'
By Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 13 Feb 2013KINDERGARTEN operators in some parts of Singapore are venturing into the childcare market on the back of a declining enrolment.The country's largest...
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Our home: Think big, plan long term
By Liu Thai Ker, Published The Straits Times, 13 Feb 2013THE current debate on population consists of two key aspects.On the one hand, the Population White Paper touches on issues related to our ageing...
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From school to fields of battle
Officer cadets visit WWII sites in new programmeBy David Ee, The Straits Times, 14 Feb 2013OFFICER cadets are venturing out of the classroom and onto Singapore's historic battlegrounds as they learn...
View ArticleSilver Productivity scheme receives lukewarm response
By Saifulbahri Ismail, Channel NewsAsia, 13 Feb 2013A programme aimed at improving the productivity of older workers has had lukewarm response.The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) told Channel...
View ArticleRelook population replacement rate, says expert
By Andrea Ong, The Straits Times, 14 Feb 2013LIKE many countries, Singapore may be looking at its population figures through outdated lenses, an Austrian expert on demography said yesterday.Professor...
View ArticleLevy national defence tax on PRs, foreigners
Proposal for non-citizens to also contribute towards national securityBy Leonard Lim, The Straits Times, 14 Feb 2013TO SHARPEN the distinction between Singaporeans and non- citizens, a Member of...
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Defence tax for foreigners will hurt S'pore ultimately
By Kenneth Lim, The Business Times, 15 Feb 2013A PROPOSAL to impose a "national defence duty" on permanent residents (PRs) and foreigners could just wreck Singapore's competitiveness.And it would be...
View ArticleThe need for an evolving meritocracy
By Pravin Prakash, Published TODAY, 15 Feb 2013Meritocracy, an essential and integral part of Singapore’s political and social culture, has of late seen debate over its continued relevance here.In...
View ArticleSMRT chief exec: Man on a mission to change things
He digs deep, asking staff for feedback on what the problems areBy Christopher Tan, The Straits Times, 15 Feb 2013SINCE taking what is arguably one of the hottest seats in the corporate world last...
View ArticleThe $900,000 Singapore child
What is the price of having a baby? A financial adviser looks at the dollars and cents of the ongoing debate about raising the fertility rate.By Joseph Chong, Published The Straits Times, 15 Feb...
View ArticleS. Korea seeks more foreign labour as workforce ages and dwindles
The Straits Times, 15 Feb 2013SEOUL - Sharma Sagar is the new face of Korean manufacturing. He is from Nepal.Mr Sagar studied Korean for years, competing with other candidates in his native Himalayan...
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Singapore faces nurse shortfall for years to come
By Salma Khalik, The Straits Times, 15 Feb 2013SINGAPORE will not be able to produce enough nurses for its own needs for years to come, despite plans to increase the number of locally trained nurses...
View ArticleMind the short-term trade-offs
The main concern for businesses is whether, in the economic upgrading ahead, good productivity performances will outweigh poorer ones to make up for the cut in foreign manpower employment.By Randolph...
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Campaign country no more?
Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong wants people to shape their own social norms. He tells Susan Long his plans.The Straits Times, 15 Feb 2013HIS is known as the Ministry of...
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Civilian War Memorial at Beach Road gazetted as national monument
By Ian Poh, The Straits Times, 16 Feb 2013THE Civilian War Memorial will be gazetted as a national monument, a move that will further preserve the memories of ordinary people who died during the...
View ArticleAppreciation for those who serve NS
Defence Ministry looking into ways to show it's worthwhile to defend S'poreBy Jermyn Chow, The Straits Times, 16 Feb 2013THE Defence Ministry is looking into ways that will make Singaporeans who serve...
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Lawyer's past spurs his pro bono work
Ex-teen rebel and alcoholic turned his life around by studying lawBy Joyce Lim, The Straits Times, 16 Feb 2013WHEN he was a teenage rebel, Mr Josephus Tan feared that his delinquency would land him in...
View ArticleCorrosion in bolts, wires caused MRT disruptions
Parts broke, leading to power supply failure in three major NEL incidentsBy Royston Sim And Jermyn Chow, The Straits Times, 16 Feb 2013CORRODED stainless steel wires and bolts were to blame for three...
View ArticleFare review committee to look into affordability
Panel also gets more time to study concessions for groups like disabledBy Jermyn Chow And Royston Sim, The Straits Times, 16 Feb 2013MORE public transport fare concessions could be on the cards for...
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