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Relook GST calculation for dutiable items: CASE
It wants tax computed on pre-duty price to avoid 'double taxation'By Christopher Tan, Senior Correspondent, The Straits Times, 4 Mar 2015THE consumers' watchdog has called for a review of the way the...
View ArticleTrain disruptions: SMRT faces several constraints, says analyst
NUS' Professor Lee Der Horng says the demands on the public transport system means operators have less than 4 hours to carry out maintenance work. This is compounded by the complexity of the work and...
View ArticleFootball legend Fandi Ahmad star of video filmed to promote SEA Games
The Straits Times, 4 Mar 2015Singapore football legend Fandi Ahmad is the star of the first of three videos filmed specially to promote the June 5-16 SEA Games in Singapore."Ordinary" tells the story...
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Increase spending now, teach self-reliance for later
THERE have been many calls by MPs and readers urging fiscal prudence by the Government as social spending increases ("MPs back Budget, but warn about spending"; yesterday, "Silver Support Scheme: Is...
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Parliament Highlights - 4 Mar 2015
BUDGET DEBATE, DAY 2Grow economy, revenue to balance future budgets: NTUC chief Lim Swee SayBy Lee U-Wen, The Business Times, 5 Mar 2015INSTEAD of having to balance future budgets by cutting back on...
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S'pore remains top Asian city for quality of life: Survey
By Ann Williams, The Straits Times, 5 Mar 2015IT MAY be the most expensive city in the world for expatriates but Singapore is also once again the top city in Asia for this group when it comes to...
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Singapore popular with Muslim holidaymakers
Study shows it scores well for safety, access to prayer spaces, halal foodBy Melissa Lin, The Straits Times, 5 Mar 2015SINGAPORE has been named the friendliest destination for Muslim travellers among...
View ArticleIndonesia Vice-President Kalla slams neighbouring countries over haze complaints
“For 11 months, they enjoyed nice air from Indonesia and they never thanked us. They have suffered because of the haze for one month and they get upset," Mr Jusuf Kalla was quoted as saying in the...
View ArticleISIS has eye on S-E Asia, says terror expert
Returning fighters may link up with terrorist groups in region, he saysBy Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh, The Straits Times, 5 Mar 2015THE Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group is beefing...
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New centre for dispute resolution launched at the State Courts
Cheaper, quicker way to settle disputes, save tiesNew centre at State Courts will be 'first stop' in resolving any conflictBy Amir Hussain, The Straits Times, 5 Mar 2015A JOURNEY towards cheaper,...
View ArticleDon't throw away CNY goodies, donate them
Food Bank gets more than 1,500 tins of festive snacks for the needyBy Priscilla Goy, The Straits Times, 5 Mar 2015IN ABOUT a month, more than 1,500 tins of festive goodies have been donated to Food...
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Ho Kwon Ping proposes 'CPF-Plus'
This would entail govt top-ups so retirees can lead dignified lifestyleBy Linette Lai, The Straits Times, 5 Mar 2015THE Central Provident Fund (CPF) needs a "bold and audacious" revamp to meet future...
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Parliament Highlights - 5 Mar 2015
Budget Debate, Day 3Budget for 'fair, progressive system that is sustainable'Tharman says approach is about empowering people and aspirationsBy Rachel Chang, Assistant Political Editor, The Straits...
View ArticleBudget 2015: Singapore system remains fair and sustainable
Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam yesterday wrapped up three days of debate in Parliament on Budget 2015. Here is an edited excerpt of his speech, with a focus on the CPF system, balancing...
View ArticleFinancial security for special needs people
Non-profit group helps ensure they are provided for when caregivers dieBy Kok Xing Hui, The Straits Times, 6 Mar 2015MISS Pauline Ang, a jobless 37- year-old with a mild intellectual disability, had...
View ArticleA cautionary tale for science reporters
By Andy Ho, Senior Writer, The Straits Times, 6 Mar 2015EARLY last month, some readers sent me a story from a Canadian newspaper, The Toronto Star, headlined A Wonder Drug's Dark Side. This was about...
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AHPETC paid Managing Agent estimated S$1.6m a year more than other TCs: MND
In a response to a question in Parliament, National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan notes that FMSS - unlike other MAs - had "3 separate cost components" in its 2011 MA contract, including fees to...
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NDP 2015 unveiled: More vantage points, funpacks for all households
Mega-NDP across Marina Bay area to draw 150,000By Matthias Tay, TODAY, 6 Mar 2015The Marina Bay area, spanning from Gardens by the Bay to the Padang, will become the stage for Singapore’s biggest...
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Budget 2015: In deficit, yet very prudent at heart
Concerns about fiscal sustainability of social measures in Budget 2015 are misplaced, given the conservative way the Government sets aside money.By Donald Low, Published The Straits Times, 7 Mar...
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Parliament Highlights - 6 Mar 2015
Committee of Supply Debate: Ministry of EducationLearn for skills and life, not just grades: Heng Swee KeatHe urges change in the way parents, employers and teachers view educationBy Sandra Davie,...
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