All posts tagged "singapore"
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478Kopi PoliticsNew Kid on the Block: Who’s Part of the Singaporeans First Party?
The 11 founding members of SFP are: Dr Ang Yong Guan, psychiatrist and ex-grassroots leader Michael Chia, retired engineer and volunteer social...
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515Singapore in Brief
Year 2015: Girlfriends & Newly-Minted Residents to Defend Key Singapore Installations
First generation Permanent Residents, New Citizens and women will soon get a shot at serving in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). ...
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559Singapore in Brief
National Servicemen to Receive $6,000 More in Medisave Grants
The Committee to Strengthen National Service (CSNS) has recommended disbursing S$2,000 extra in Medisave grants, at each of the three “milestones” met...
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PM Lee Threatens to Sue Blogger Over Corruption Allegations
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has sent a legal notice demanding local blogger Roy Ngerng remove an article which allegedly accuses...
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The PAP’S Biggest Failure
In 2008, Mr Lee Kuan Yew told the media that “without [foreigners], the jobs will not be there to begin with.” Prime...
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542Singapore in Brief
President Tony Tan Promises to Strengthen Social Safety Nets
Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam has pledged to strengthen social safety nets, at the re-opening of parliament. It’s one of six...
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Tan Kin Lian Slams CPF Withdrawal Rule
Many people have expressed in the social media that they are not happy that the CPF savings cannot be withdrawn at 55...
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MDA Wants Power to Investigate and Fine Art Groups
The MDA may soon be able to independently fine arts groups for arts entertainments breaches. It is proposing to amend the...
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Singapore’s Very Own DBS Bags Two “Best Bank” Awards
DBS has been named ‘Best Bank in Asia-Pacific’ for 2014. This marks the first time an Asian bank has beaten other...
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Government’s Project SUCCESS a Way to Push Singaporeans into Low-Wage Jobs?
Beware, residents of Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC. Or at least, be aware. Project SUCCESS is coming to a Community Club near you –...
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Dr Chee Plans 2016 General Election Comeback
Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) Chief Dr Chee Soon Juan is planning to contest in the next General Election. Dr Chee will be...
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593Singapore in Brief
Appeal to the Workers of Singapore
Wages that can’t keep up with price increases, longer working hours, and a lack of upward social mobility – these are what...
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580Singapore in Brief
Singapore More Expensive Than London, Paris, New York: MAS
Most global brands cost more in Singapore than other major capital cities in the world. Most of these items cost more by...
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616Singapore in Brief
SPH Editor-In-Chief Bashes SIngapore Online Alternative News Media
“If you want to bash out a story without checking facts, there is a market for that. But that’s not our market.”...
