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Review of public assistance scheme payouts, sum may increase in 2019 after...
Exercise to take into account price changes of essential items and social workers' feedbackBy Theresa Tan, Senior Social Affairs Correspondent, The Straits Times, 29 Oct 2018Those who are on public...
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Alexandra Hospital to open new facilities, more beds by 2020
By Seow Bei Yi, The Straits Times, 29 Oct 2018Alexandra Hospital, which was taken over by the National University Health System (NUHS) in June, plans to open new facilities and increase its 176 beds to...
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Minimum wage vs Progressive Wage Model: Debate over best way to lift pay of...
Some have called for a minimum wage, but the Government has said its Progressive Wage Model works betterBy Yasmine Yahya, Senior Political Correspondent, The Straits Times, 30 Oct 2018At the weekend, a...
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Fare Review Exercise 2018: Bus and train fares to increase by 6 cents from 29...
Card fare hike for students, seniors capped at 1 cent; increase will bring in extra $78.2 millionBy Christopher Tan, Senior Transport Correspondent, The Straits Times, 31 Oct 2018Bus and train fares...
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CPTPP: Trans-Pacific trade pact will enter into force on 30 December 2018
Australia becomes sixth of 11 signatories to ratify Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, paving way for it to take effectBy Jeffrey Hutton, Regional Correspondent, The...
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Singapore system has done better than other countries in improving social...
Efforts to lift lower-income group have borne fruit, says MSF reportBut policies will have to adapt to changing needs to ensure continued social mobilityBy Theresa Tan, Senior Social Affairs...
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Istana Open House to be held at night for the first time in 2019 as part of...
It will be part of 150th anniversary celebrations; Deepavali Open House draws 17,000 visitorsBy Jose Hong, The Straits Times, 7 Nov 2018The public will next year be able to enter the Istana grounds at...
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PM Lee Hsien Loong's Dialogue at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum on 6...
China, US must ensure trade tensions don't hurt broader ties: PM LeeThere are so many areas where US and China have to work together, he saysBy Rachel Au-Yong, The Straits Times, 7 Nov 2018The leaders...
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Changes to Direct School Admission scheme from 2019; NUS, NTU to drop O-level...
New moves to spur students to develop their abilitiesDirect School Admission (DSA) scheme made easier; NUS, NTU tweak entry criteria for poly gradsBy Sandra Davie, Senior Education Correspondent, The...
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Tall Order: The Goh Chok Tong Story
ESM Goh Chok Tong on why he decided to have his memoir writtenNote from founding prime minister and urging of five friends led him to agree to authorised biographyBy Yasmine Yahya, Senior Political...
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PAP Conference 2018: PM Lee Hsien Loong sets out plan for People's Action...
It must know people's concerns, give them hope, bring them together and lead wellDPMs Teo Chee Hean, Tharman and 3 senior PAP members step down from Central Executive CommitteeBy Royston Sim, Deputy...
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Malaysia and Singapore are like twins, says PM Mahathir Mohamad in Official...
The Straits Times, 13 Nov 2018Malaysia and Singapore are like twins, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday, on his first official visit here since becoming his country's prime minister again."Except...
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Facebook: No policy against alleged falsehoods
Facebook refuses to remove a post making allegations against Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and the Government in relation to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandalBy Zhaki Abdullah, The...
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33rd ASEAN Summit 2018: Singapore hands over ASEAN chairmanship to Thailand
ASEAN must seize digital opportunity: Prime Minister Lee Hsien LoongDeeper economic integration, greater unity will also help it overcome challengesBy Yasmine Yahya, Senior Political Correspondent, The...
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The Straits Times, 21 Nov 2018BEIJING • Beijing's municipal government will assign citizens and firms "personal trustworthiness points" by 2021, state media reported yesterday, pioneering China's...
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Employment Act: Laws to protect workers' rights expanded to cover all...
Employment Act changes give workers greater protectionUpdates reflect changing profile of Singapore's labour force, workplace practices: Manpower Minister Josephine TeoBy Yasmine Yahya, Senior...
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Singapore's next Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat
Heng Swee Keat picked as 4G leader, with Chan Chun Sing as deputyPeople's Action Party (PAP) appoints Heng Swee Keat as First Assistant Secretary General, indicating he will be Singapore's fourth PMBy...
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Kampung Admiralty wins World Building of the Year 2018 award at the World...
Integrated retirement village in Woodlands beats 535 projects from 57 countries to clinch Building of the YearBy Goh Yan Han and Rachel Au-Yong, The Straits Times, 3 Dec 2018An integrated retirement...
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Singapore and Malaysia dispute over airspace and territorial waters
Singapore protests against move to extend Johor Baru port limits as Malaysia seeks to retake control of airspaceBy Zakir Hussain, News Editor, The Straits Times, 5 Dec 2018Singapore-Malaysia ties took...
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Singapore Bicentennial: Journeying back 700 years
Creative NDP veterans promise 'cinematic and engaging' Bicentennial showcaseStory of Singapore will be told through sets, live performances and multimediaBy Melody Zaccheus, Heritage and Community...
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