Yuen Sin
The Straits Times
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Call out racism in constructive manner to further discussions, say ST webinar panellists
A recent example of someone who highlighted a racist incident constructively was Mr Dave Parkash, said Minister Edwin Tong.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Race classifications, data and self-help groups still relevant: ST webinar panellists
The collection of race-based data can risk perpetuating certain stereotypes and such data needs to be put in context, the panel said.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
GE2020, one year on: In Sengkang GRC, WP steps up groundwork, PAP sends new faces in
SINGAPORE - One year ago, Sengkang GRC emerged as the biggest upset of GE2020, with the Workers' Party (WP) winning 52.12 per cent of the votes in the new constituency, against a 47.88 per cent share for the People's Action Party (PAP).. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
GE2020, one year on: Change and contestation in Singapore politics
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S'pore must remain open, but businesses can do more to tackle concerns over discrimination: Pritam
He also hoped companies would consider lobbying the government to pass such anti-discrimination legislation.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
S'pore to allow up to 5 to dine in from July 12, gathering size may go up to 8 end-July with 50% vaccinated
Working from home will remain the default arrangement, though gatherings at the workplace will be allowed for up to 5 people.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
PSP 'fully supports' FTAs, but disagrees that Ceca offers net benefits to S'poreans
PSP's Mr Leong Mun Wai said what the party is concerned about is "what price we are paying" for the FTAs.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Competition between local and foreign PMEs not zero sum game, S'pore needs to find right balance: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE - The number of Employment Pass (EP) holders in Singapore has increased from 65,000 in 2005 to 177,000 in 2020.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
FTAs and Ceca made 'political scapegoats' by PSP, falsehoods need to be corrected: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE - The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has repeatedly made false statements that the Singapore-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (Ceca) gives Indian professionals "a free hand" to come and work in Singapore, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Watch live: Ministers Ong Ye Kung and Tan See Leng address Parliament on FTAs, Ceca
They deliver ministerial statements on Singapore's free trade agreements, such as the Singapore-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
New Bill will give parents without maternity or paternity leave cash benefits
These cash benefits are similar to the current government-paid maternity benefit but with cash given in lieu of the government-paid share of leave.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Govt will conduct review of Covid-19 response, COI not an appropriate format: Teo Chee Hean
There will be a wide-ranging review of the Government's Covid-19 response after the situation has stabilised.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Govt will conduct review of Covid-19 response, COI not an appropriate format: Teo Chee Hean
There will be a wide-ranging review of the Government's Covid-19 response after the situation has stabilised.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Silat Road Sikh Temple reopens after renovation
In the past, volunteers at Silat Road Sikh Temple used to serve up to 1,500 vegetarian meals daily as part of langgar, a sacred religious practice of catering food for visitors and devotees at Sikh temples.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Opening up the S'pore economy: Just how far and fast to do so?
Fatigue is setting in as firms here grapple with the long-term impact of tight border controls.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
PM Lee Hsien Loong to deliver National Day Rally speech on Aug 22
The National Day Rally is used to map out the nation's future directions, and announce policy changes.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Masks to remain key even in Covid-19 new normal: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE - The wearing of masks will still be key after Singapore transitions to a new normal of living with endemic Covid-19, and may well be among the last of the measures that will be reviewed, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Thursday (July 1).. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
ST exclusive: S'pore could ease Covid-19 dining in rules from July 12, may move to new normal by Sept: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE - The next relaxation of Covid-19 measures is expected on July 12, as part of a three-step plan for the country's further re-opening that could potentially see the Republic transiting to a new normal by September, as well as leisure travel returning by the end of the year.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Newspapers like Lianhe Zaobao provide a platform for exchange of views on race: ZB editor
He acknowledged the risk that comes with discussing such issues openly.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Majority community in S'pore should do its part by being sensitive to minorities' needs: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE - It is important for the majority community in Singapore to do its part by being sensitive to the needs of minorities, as it is harder to be a minority in any multi-racial society, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (June 25).. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More