PA kicks off bid to craft a million flowers from plastic bags
By David Ee, The Straits Times, 28 Apr 2014TECK Ghee in Ang Mo Kio GRC yesterday hosted a "bring your own bag" event with a difference.The special guest was the ward's Member of Parliament, Prime...
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Three self-help groups may get bigger grants
Govt prepared to match their efforts to reach out to needy: Lawrence WongBy Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh, The Straits Times, 28 Apr 2014THREE self-help groups with plans to step up community outreach...
View ArticleBuilding ties to tackle common challenges
By Jean-Pierre Bel, Published TODAY, 28 Apr 2014In October 2012, my Prime Minister, Mr Jean-Marc Ayrault, visited Singapore and signed a strategic partnership between the Republic and France. This was...
View ArticleA better way to improve social graces
By William Wan, Published TODAY, 25 Apr 2014With the prevalence of smartphones and social media today, it is becoming more common to see images and video clips of bad behaviour and mischief being...
View ArticleLabour chief calls for nation of better customers
By Toh Yong Chuan, The Straits Times, 28 Apr 2014WORKERS providing a service are not the servants of their customers, said labour chief Lim Swee Say, as he called for a nation of better customers in...
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Uphill task to get homes to cut waste
By Grace Chua, The Straits Times, 28 Apr 2014WHEN visitors come to Singapore, they always remark on how leafy and clean the island is. That is, until they find out how household recycling works - or...
View ArticleFast-food jobs drive employment growth in US
Report shows more gains in low-wage jobs than better paid onesThe Straits Times, 29 Apr 2014WASHINGTON - The deep recession wiped out primarily high-wage and middle-wage jobs. Yet the strongest...
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Bosses favouring foreigners still top employment grouse
Call for progressive work practices as complaints against bosses rise by 57%By Joanna Seow, The Straits Times, 29 Apr 2014COMPLAINTS about preferential treatment of foreigners remain the No. 1 gripe...
View ArticleForeign graduates on S'pore govt bonds finding job hunt tough
By Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 29 Apr 2014SOME foreign graduates on Singapore government grants and scholarships are finding it hard to find jobs here because of tighter labour rules.Despite signing...
View ArticleEx-prisoners to get more help in rejoining society
More volunteers and professionals to be trained in specialised areasBy Joyce Lim, The Straits Times, 29 Apr 2014OFFENDERS released from prison are to be given more help with the essential skills needed...
View ArticleSome products cost more in S’pore than other cities: MAS & MTI study
By Dylan Loh, Channel NewsAsia, 29 Apr 2014Buying a product from Apple, Zara and IKEA could cost more in Singapore compared to 10 other cities, according to a study by the Monetary Authority of...
View ArticleRecord $420 million in CPF arrears recovered
By Toh Yong Chuan, The Straits Times, 29 Apr 2014THE Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board recovered a record $420 million in arrears from errant companies last year, and also secured more convictions.It...
View ArticleRestructuring must continue for "better workers, better jobs": Tan Chuan-Jin
By Saifulbahri Ismail, Channel NewsAsia, 28 Apr 2014Singapore must continue with its restructuring efforts to achieve its vision of making "better workers, better jobs", Acting Minister for Manpower...
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Leadership Renewal Continues with Latest Cabinet Reshuffle
Cabinet shuffle 'to see S'pore through next phase'New appointments will strengthen social and health teams: PM LeeBy Tham Yuen-C, The Straits Times, 30 Apr 2014PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong has...
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May Day 2014
May Day Rally 2014MAY DAY MESSAGECall to honour pioneer generation of unionistsSingaporeans can do so by building on their achievements, says PMBy Toh Yong Chuan, The Straits Times, 1 May 2014PRIME...
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Well known abroad, little known here
NHB exhibition to showcase local brands that have made their markBy Melody Zaccheus, The Straits Times, 30 Apr 2014A SIX-DECADE-OLD crocodile tannery which is a supplier to European fashion houses such...
View ArticleUsed-car dealers sour over lemon law
Some customers demand that worn and old parts be changedBy Joyce Lim, The Straits Times, 2 May 2014MORE used-car dealers are crying foul over a law meant to protect consumers, claiming that some are...
View ArticleDesigner drugs to become illegal in S'pore
No more 'legal highs' for designer drug usersMore than 100 such drugs now carry the same penalty as Class A onesBy Lim Yan Liang, The Straits Times, 1 May 2014MORE than 100 designer drugs which mimic...
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Most S'poreans trust govt to deal with corrupt officials: WJP poll
Anti-corruption capabilities put the Republic among top 5 worldwideBy K.C. Vijayan, The Straits Times, 2 May 2014CORRUPT civil servants in Singapore will not be able to dodge the long arm of the law,...
View ArticleA million dollars? That's small change
By Gail Collins, Published The Straits Times, 2 May 2014IT'S sad what a million dollars has fallen to.I have been thinking about this recently, ever since The Times had an article about Mr Jeb Bush's...
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