Assistance Schemes and Benefits: Many among old and poor unclear about aid...
By Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 28 Feb 2014MORE will be done to reach out to Singaporeans after a survey showed that a significant number of elderly and low-income earners were still unclear on how...
View ArticleDry spell: S'pore has 'margin' of water safety
Country's water technology ensures sufficient supply, says ministerBy David Ee, The Straits Times, 1 Mar 2014THE prolonged dry weather is expected to continue for "at least another two or three weeks",...
View ArticlePM stresses need for tourist attractions to stay fresh
S$1 billion set aside to help develop projects, fund new events and upgrade industryBy Siau Ming En, TODAY, 1 Mar 2014Fun is serious business here and the Republic’s attractions will need to be...
View ArticleNew mindset needed to nurture entrepreneurship
The key to success in encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship in Singapore is to change the way the country nurtures its young.By Laurence Lien, Published The Straits Times, 1 Mar 2014SOME time...
View ArticleProductivity challenge stumps builders
Staffing problems, lack of incentive to innovate, higher levies among issuesBy Cheryl Ong, The Straits Times, 1 Mar 2014BUILDERS are used to meeting complex challenges - just look at the Marina Bay...
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Lessons from the furore over the Little India Bill
Debate over new Public Order Bill leaves many puzzledBy Leonard Lim, The Straits Times, 1 Mar 2014WHILE watching the recent parliamentary debate on the Little India Bill, the old adage that "if it...
View ArticleLittle India Riot COI: Day 8
Violence hindered rescue ops: SCDF officerRioters turned on her team as they were evacuating accident victimBy Lim Yan Liang, The Straits Times, 1 Mar 2014THE commander of a rescue squad was shocked...
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Chin Jing Jih: The holy grail of eldercare in Singapore
Associate Professor Chin Jing Jih is director of the Institute of Geriatrics and Active Ageing and divisional chairman (Integrative and Community Care) at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The senior consultant...
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The young-old wealth-share shift
'Save for the future, invest in the young' has been the mantra. But the pioneer package spends some of Singapore's surpluses on the old. Charissa Yong looks at the move's significance.The Straits...
View ArticleCircle of trust in welfare system: Is S'pore ready?
By Tan Min-wei, Published The Straits Times, 1 Mar 2014THE Nordic welfare states have often been mooted as models that Singaporean policymakers should consider when dealing with income inequality,...
View ArticleMore S'poreans living alone; trend seen rising
One-person households have tripled in a decade; NUS don expects rapid increaseBy Theresa Tan, The Sunday Times, 2 Mar 2014More Singaporeans who are single, widowed or divorced are living alone.The...
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MediShield Life review panel recommends significant enhancements
Call for more protection from big hospital billsMediShield Life review panel proposes higher daily claim limits, end to lifetime payout capBy Linette Lai, The Sunday Times, 2 Mar 2014The MediShield...
View ArticleNew, souped-up CCs to meet changing needs of residents
ACE the Place a reflection of how far community centres have come, even though their rationale stays the same: KhawBy Ashley Vhia, TODAY, 3 Mar 2014Boasting facilities such as the first indoor water...
View ArticleS$9.4m disbursed to enhance integration of newcomers in S'pore
By Imelda Saad, Channel NewsAsia, 2 Mar 2014Some S$9.4 million has been disbursed under the Community Integration Fund since it was set up five years ago.The fund supports organisations in implementing...
View ArticleLTVP+ Visa helps abused foreign brides
Long-term pass has proved to be an unexpected lifeline over past 2 yearsBy Toh Yong Chuan And Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 3 Mar 2014A VISA introduced two years ago to allow foreign spouses to stay...
View ArticleThe virtues of sin taxes
By Janice Heng, The Sunday Times, 2 Mar 2014If reactions on Facebook are anything to go by, what caught the attention of many in last week's Budget was not the $8 billion Pioneer Generation...
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Caring for the ill since the days of Woodbridge
40-year psychiatric nursing veteran at IMH has seen it allBy Linette Lai, The Straits Times, 3 Mar 2014FOR many of her patients, the woman they call "Sister Gali" is closer than family. She tends to...
View ArticleBitcoins not regulated here, warns MAS
Warning comes even as suppliers plan to roll out more vending machinesBy Yasmine Yahya, The Straits Times, 4 Mar 2014THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has warned consumers to be cautious about...
View ArticleDisabled commuters can apply now for concessions
Those who qualify are eligible for 25% discount on fares, $60 monthly passBy Christopher Tan, The Straits Times, 4 Mar 2014ADULTS with permanent disabilities who are not on any existing public welfare...
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