A taxi in hand is worth two on the road
Quantity, mileage not the problem; it's about being able to get a cab when you need oneBy Chua Mui Hoong, The Sunday Times, 7 Jul 2013I got my driving licence in 1998, but continued happily taking cabs...
View ArticleDocs told to give injured workers enough leave
Manpower and Health ministries send out reminder; SMC probing some of the complaintsBy Radha Basu, The Sunday Times, 7 Jul 2013The Manpower and Health ministries have acted on complaints that some...
View ArticleWeCare PAck launched as part of new rapid crisis-response system
The WeCare PAck contains items such as instant noodles, canned food, biscuits, beverages and even a medical supply kit which includes an N95 mask.By Vimita Mohandas, Channel NewsAsia, 6 Jul 2013Deputy...
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S'pore 'has learnt 5 key lessons from haze crisis'
Ng Eng Hen says the authorities will continue to monitor situation, fine-tune contingency plansBy Feng Zengkun, The Sunday Times, 7 Jul 2013Singapore will be even better prepared for the haze if it...
View ArticleCheated by kindness? Let’s get accountable
By William Wan, Published TODAY, 8 Jul 2013The “kampung spirit” showed itself to be alive and well among Singaporeans in recent weeks. As the haze climbed to hazardous levels, volunteers handed out...
View ArticleTake the initiative in volunteering
VOLUNTEERING need not just be doing a pro bono project involving one's skills or spending time with an elderly person once a week ("Ways to get more young people to be volunteers" by Mr Tiang Zi Xuan;...
View Article$250k fund helps youth start social enterprises
By Royston Sim, The Straits Times, 8 Jul 2013YOUNG Singaporeans who aspire to create social enterprises can now follow their ambitions with the help of a new fund.The scheme - which has a $250,000...
View ArticleSix outstanding individuals honoured at Singapore Youth Award
By Lim Yi Han, The Straits Times, 7 Jul 2013The Singapore Youth Award was given to six individuals for their contribution to the society on Sunday at the Istana.The six recipients were selected from...
View ArticlePM Lee urges the young to make Singapore better
They have job edge over their peers elsewhere, and should step forwardBy Rachel Chang, The Straits Times, 8 Jul 2013WHEN it comes to securing jobs, Singapore's young are in a more fortunate position...
View ArticleAmerican researcher committed suicide, no foul play: Coroner
By Feng Zengkun, The Straits Times, 9 Jul 2013AMERICAN researcher Shane Todd had killed himself by hanging, a coroner's inquiry into his death has found, dismissing claims by his family that he had...
View ArticleChildcare abuse case: NTUC First Campus dismisses teacher in incident
Two more parents lodge reports; teacher 'admits actions'By Priscilla Goy And Lim Yi Han, The Straits Times, 9 Jul 2013A CHILDCARE teacher who allegedly abused a three-year-old boy was sacked yesterday...
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'Probe unfair practices at workplaces'
Malay-Muslim panel's report also makes other suggestionsBy Maryam Mokhtar, The Straits Times, 9 Jul 2013AN INDEPENDENT Malay-Muslim panel has recommended that an in-depth study be done on...
View ArticleHawkers triumph over Ramsay in food contest
Celebrity chef scores with chilli crab but not laksa and chicken riceBy Lydia Vasko, The Straits Times, 8 Jul 2013IN THE end, Singapore's hawker heroes triumphed over celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay at...
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S'pore team bags 3 golds, 2 silvers at 'Skills Olympics'
Hard work, training pay off for team which did well despite stiff competitionBy Pearl Lee, The Straits Times, 9 Jul 2013IT WAS a contest that the 19-year-old had trained very hard for in the last two...
View ArticleToddler becomes Singapore's youngest solid organ donor
Kidneys, heart valve of 1 1/2-year-old donated after death in pool accidentBy Jalelah Abu Baker, The Straits Times, 9 Jul 2013IN LIFE, she was a charming toddler with an independent streak.Now, after...
View ArticleParliament Highlights - 9 Jul 2013
Integrity is key issue in hawker centre cleaning saga: BalakrishnanDon’t take advantage of people, Minister Balakrishnan tells WPBy S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia, 9 Jul 2013Environment and Water Resources...
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WP MPs 'untruthful', says Vivian
Minister presents dossier on row over cleaning of hawker centresBy Elgin Toh, The Straits Times, 10 Jul 2013WORKERS' Party MPs Sylvia Lim and Pritam Singh made "false and untruthful" statements to...
View ArticleSMEs to get free advice at CDC centres
They will be manned by consultants from the various trade associationsBy Aaron Low, The Straits Times, 11 Jul 2013SMALL and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will now be able to tap free business advice...
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Recycling solution to food waste in Singapore
Minister Khaw cites 'Okara floss' as an example of a practical solution to issueBy Walter Sim, The Straits Times, 11 Jul 2013MINISTER for National Development Khaw Boon Wan yesterday gave his take on...
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