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Proposed law on workplace fairness tabled in parliament to protect workers from discrimination
Between 2018 and 2022, an average of 315 discrimination complaints were received by TAFEP and MOM. More than half of…
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People who abuse court processes could be liable for contempt under new Bill
CASES THAT ABUSED COURT PROCESS The courts in Singapore have in recent years called out conduct that abuses the court…
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Singapore proposes ban on deepfakes of candidates during elections
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Monday (Sep 9) proposed a law to ban deepfakes and other digitally manipulated content of candidates during…
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10,000 new homes to be built in Yishun; potential residential development at Gillman Barracks
SINGAPORE: To meet the demand for homes, the government will launch a new housing area in Yishun and may develop…
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Special education teachers to get pay rise of up to 12%, teacher aides’ salaries to increase
SINGAPORE: Teachers and teacher aides in special education, or SPED, schools will see their salaries rise starting this year, the…
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Ch’ng Jit Koon, former Senior Minister of State who pioneered ministerial walkabouts, dies aged 90
SINGAPORE: Mr Ch’ng Jit Koon, who served in politics for 28 years as a Member of Parliament and Senior Minister of…
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Secondary 4 students to sit for English, mother tongue exams in September from 2027
DOUBLE-SITTING NO LONGER NEEDED AS “SAFETY NET”: MOE The mid-year sitting for mother tongue was introduced in 1980 when there…
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Singapore’s tourism sector gets S$300 million boost to develop new offerings
The implementation of a mutual 30-day visa-free travel between China and Singapore brings “more good news”, said Mr Tan. Under the…
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Consultation paper on equitable sharing of scam losses to be published in October 2023
DETERMINING RESPONSIBILITY A “DIFFICULT ISSUE” In his reply, Mr Tan said determining responsibility for scam losses was a “difficult issue”.…
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ECDA to review financial penalties for errant preschool operators in wake of child mistreatment cases
SINGAPORE: The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) will look into whether errant preschool operators should receive harsher penalties for child…
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