Beijing proposes reforms on education
Policy streaming students into arts or science to be axed under bold moveBy Kor Kian Beng, China Bureau Chief, In Beijing, The Straits Times, 5 Sep 2014CHINA has proposed bold educational reforms,...
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Aspire to develop skills
It's better to develop skills-based, hands-on training than churn out more graduates who can't get good jobs, say two academics.By Wilson Wong, Published The Straits Times, 5 Sep 2014THE recent call...
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Ask PM Lee forum: PM tackles questions on growth, worries for the future
Over 700 questions were collected from the public for a special forum with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. He reflected on Singapore's future and spoke candidly on fatherhood, as well as his ambitions...
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New plans for Mandai will be 'sensitive to area'
Study will be done to address impact on nature reserves and reservoirsBy Melissa Lin And Samantha Boh, The Straits Times, 6 Sep 2014THE new developments at the Mandai area will be sustainable and...
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Electronics industry remains competitive
WE REFER to the article ("Clarity needed on whether chip dip a cause for worry"; Tuesday).Singapore's electronics industry remains globally competitive. While there have been some recent consolidations...
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Singapore's CPF among world's more mature pension systems: EY report
Pension systems need rapid reforms: EYReport identifies areas of opportunities for pension, retirement providers to help deliver social policy around pensionsBy Claire Huang, The Business Times, 6 Sep...
View ArticleSmart nation, sharing city
The 'shareconomy' is booming, and Singapore is well-placed to take advantage of it. Framing regulations is a challenge but outlawing this new economy would be a mistake.By Ayesha Khanna And Parag...
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Register at five childcare centres in one go
By Priscila Goy, The Straits Times, 6 Sep 2014PARENTS will now find it more convenient to register their children at childcare centres - through a new online system.At www.childcarelink.gov.sg, they...
View ArticleHomeschooled kids must sit new MOE test at Pri 4
Assessment to help parents better gauge progress, highlight weaker areasBy Amelia Teng, The Straits Times, 6 Sep 2014FROM this year, children being schooled at home must take an assessment conducted by...
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Half of teens here exposed to pornography: Survey
Experts worried about effects on the young's views on sex and loveBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 6 Sep 2014ONE in two teenagers here has watched or read sexually explicit materials, a poll has...
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Bruce Poh: Championing the cause of non-degree holders
The prevalent mindset in Singapore is that technical jobs are inferior to managerial positions. A new national report - Applied Study in Polytechnics and ITE Review, or ASPIRE - hopes to change this,...
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Turning impossible into 'I m possible'
This Teachers' Day weekend, The Sunday Times meets Mrs Chua Yen Ching, the pint-sized dynamo ex-principal with a knack for turning around tough neighbourhood schoolsBy Susan Long Senior Writer, The...
View ArticleSingapore-made IKEA video spoofing Apple goes viral
Advertisement about IKEA furniture catalogue surpasses 5 million views on YouTubeBy Cheryl Faith Wee, The Sunday Times, 7 Sep 2014A made-in-Singapore video advertisement about an IKEA furniture...
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One man's right is another's wrong
Using Knee Defenders in planes is a thoughtless act, not an issue of consumer rightsBy John Lui, The Sunday Times, 7 Sep 2014The Knee Defender belongs to that category of handy items that you might...
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Work starts on 2 new MRT stations
By Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh, The Sunday Times, 7 Sep 2014Construction work has officially begun on two more MRT stations on the $24 billion Thomson-East Coast Line, which will connect residents...
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Extremist influences 'may be closer to home'
Sam Tan urges Singaporeans to stay alert against such 'harmful forces'By Joyce Lim, The Sunday Times, 7 Sep 2014Extremist influences "may be found closer to us than we think", warned Minister of State...
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More incentives for workers who switch to health care
One-time bonus, higher allowance as they undergo training in their new careersBy Cheryl Faith Wee, The Sunday Times, 7 Sep 2014Mid-career workers who want to make the switch to health care will be...
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Social services finding favour among young grads
Charities seeing more young workers seeking personal fulfilment in their careersBy Janice Tai, The Sunday Times, 7 Sep 2014Fresh out of school, Miss Lim Shu Jing joined the National Kidney Foundation...
View ArticleWhen leaning on kids is not a choice for elderly
By Tham Yuen-C, The Sunday Times, 7 Sep 2014Last week, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong went on radio to take questions on several National Day Rally announcements, and a retiree called to ask if the...
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Community leaders worry about seniors' lack of financial savvy
By Lim Yan Liang, The Straits Times, 8 Sep 2014RISING concern over seniors' lack of financial literacy came to the fore at a dialogue between Malay-Muslim community leaders, Parliament Speaker Halimah...
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