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Health Ministry unveils Healthy Living Masterplan
Plan targets more healthy living options by 2020Goals include offering healthier meals in childcare centres and workplacesBy Cheryl Faith Wee, The Straits Times, 24 Apr 2014BY 2020, childcare centres...
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E-cigarettes: How harmful are they?
By Lyn Chan, The Straits Times, 25 Apr 2014E-cigarettes are not just soaring in popularity in Singapore, but also in the rest of the world.Under the Singapore Tobacco Act, the devices cannot be...
View ArticleLaser lights a growing hazard for planes
By Karamjit Kaur, The Straits Times, 25 Apr 2014PILOTS are becoming increasingly concerned about laser lights being flashed at planes flying in and out of Changi Airport.Though they can appear...
View ArticleCan sports sponsorship here go beyond 'big name' deals?
By Fabius Chen, The Straits Times, 24 Apr 2014ONE is the national airline of Singapore; the other is a major driver of tourism dollars.Based on their profiles alone, few would argue against the fact...
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Leaders pay tribute to former MP Dixie Tan
Pioneer woman MP remembered for her dedication and natural warmthBy Goh Chin Lian, The Straits Times, 25 Apr 2014PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong was among several political leaders who paid tribute to...
View ArticleNSmen to get more perks in health care, housing, education
By Lee Jian Xuan, The Straits Times, 25 Apr 2014CITIZEN soldiers can expect more benefits in housing, health care and education soon, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, adding that more will be done to...
View ArticleEC scheme has helped citizens 'fulfil dreams of private housing'
80% of buyers earned under $10,000, scheme to stay on track, says KhawBy Melissa Tan, The Straits Times, 25 Apr 2014THE executive condominium (EC) scheme has helped Singaporeans from diverse...
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Redundancy, unemployment remain low in 2013: MOM
By Sara Grosse, Channel NewsAsia, 24 Apr 2014A total of 11,560 workers were laid off last year, slightly higher than the 11,010 in 2012, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in its "Redundancy and...
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MOM proposes Small Claims Employment Tribunal
More help for workers in pay disputesNew labour tribunal will benefit all local workers, regardless of salaryBy Toh Yong Chuan, The Straits Times, 25 Apr 2014WORKERS who are denied their wages will be...
View ArticleOpen Door Programme: $30m job scheme to help the disabled
It will offer such workers better job and training support, defray employers' costsBy Janice Heng, The Straits Times, 25 Apr 2014A NEW $30 million scheme will help people with disabilities to train and...
View ArticleReflect on purpose of community projects: Chuan-Jin
Minister advises student leaders to step back, appreciate bigger pictureBy Pearl Lee, The Straits Times, 26 Apr 2014IT IS easy to think up ideas for social and community activities, but it is more...
View ArticleLicensing scheme for cleaning firms: Only 70 sign-ups
But officials believe more companies will submit applications, given timeBy Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 26 Apr 2014ONLY 70 cleaning firms have applied for mandatory licences under a new regulatory...
View ArticleHow to keep the water flowing
By June H.l. Wong, Published The Straits Times, 25 Apr 2014THE present method of dealing with the ongoing water crisis is in dribs and drabs. What Malaysia needs is to learn water resource management...
View ArticleNational service for the 21st century
Offer young Singaporeans a menu of options in national service beyond the military.By Parag Khanna, Published The Straits Times, 26 Apr 2014"SWITZERLAND doesn't have an army, it is an army."So...
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The Pioneer Club: Muhammad Ariff Ahmad
Literary icon in Malay communityAffectionately known as Cikgu (teacher in Malay), retired lecturer Muhammad Ariff Ahmad, 89, is a literary lion in the Malay community, the authoritative voice on its...
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S'pore did well in social integration, says UK minister
There is much Britain and Republic can learn from each other, she saysBy Nilanjana Sengupta, The Straits Times, 25 Apr 2014SINGAPORE has a great record of integrating its communities and allowing them...
View ArticleUpgraded Geylang district to keep its Malay character: PM
By Tham Yuen-c, The Straits Times, 26 Apr 2014A BUSTLING market in the heart of Geylang represents the area's unique spirit and heritage and even as plans are under way to upgrade and modernise the...
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'Modern kampung' to launch in July BTO
New HDB housing complex is the first to put so many different facilities under one roofBy Janice Heng And Grace Chua, The Sunday Times, 27 Apr 2014Homes in Woodlands' upcoming "modern kampung" - the...
View ArticleSafe cycling by-laws in Tampines get more bite
More systematic way to enforce volunteer wardens' efforts in tackling errant cyclistsBy Joanna Seow, The Sunday Times, 27 Apr 2014Singapore's model cycling town is beefing up its enforcement of safe...
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ActiveSG: Free $100 sports credit & lifetime membership for all Singaporeans
No excuses now for staying out of the poolAll citizens, permanent residents to get $100 to spend on sports facilities, fitness classesBy Fabius Chen, The Sunday Times, 27 Apr 2014It is an offer even...
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