Goh Yan Han
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Prata is cheaper in the west while kopi is cheaper in central S’pore
The cost of eating out in Singapore is likely to continue to rise relative to individual and household incomes in the future, according to an Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) report on food prices here released on Monday. The researchers came to this conclusion after... → Read More
Prata is cheaper in the west while kopi is cheaper in central S’pore: IPS study
SINGAPORE - The cost of eating out in Singapore is likely to continue to rise relative to individual and household incomes in the future, according to an Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) report on food prices here released on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
36 grassroots leaders in North West District trained to spot residents with mental health struggles
The wellness ambassadors will undergo training on basic mental wellness knowledge and communication techniques. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
DPM Wong confident ramped-up supply, cooling measures will stabilise property market
He said the root of the problem is a supply issue, which the Government is addressing. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
A truly uplifting S’pore must ensure opportunities throughout life: DPM Wong
SINGAPORE - For Singapore to be a truly uplifting society, the Government has to ensure opportunities for everyone throughout their life to upgrade, do better and be the best version of themselves, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Parliament approves $123.7b Budget as debate ends with call for MPs to avoid polarisation, populism
SINGAPORE – Parliament here must avoid going down the path of others worldwide that have become gridlocked, hamstrung or at such loggerheads that countries cannot move forward and their people pay the price, said Leader of the House Indranee Rajah on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Budget 2023 is a delicate balancing act amid a tight fiscal position: DPM Wong
Balance was a key theme of DPM Wong's speech as “the Budget cannot cover everything”. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
More childcare leave, support for single mothers among MPs’ suggestions for more family-friendly Singapore
SINGAPORE - In Singapore’s unending quest to raise its dismal birth rate, MPs said on Thursday that there are still caregiving gaps to be bridged, including on childcare leave, infant care facilities and flexible work arrangements. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
MPs call for less waste, more clean energy sources and more support for businesses to go green
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s ability to meet the challenges of climate change head-on was a common thread across various MPs’s speeches in Parliament on Thursday, as they debated whether the country and its people were doing enough to go green. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
MPs welcome higher CPF monthly salary ceiling but call for other moves to boost retirement adequacy
Several MPs also spoke on senior employability during the Budget 2023 debate. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
New S’pore charity to track effectiveness of its programmes for child and youth well-being
SINGAPORE – A new charity here wants to cut the years needed for research to become practice through data-driven pilot projects for children and youth. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
New online calculator for Singaporeans to check Budget 2023 benefits
With many support measures announced in Budget 2023, it may not be so easy to keep track of all of them, said DPM Wong. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Budget 2023: Govt will help S’poreans tide through tough times and uncertainties, says PM Lee
SINGAPORE - Singaporeans will get Government help to tide through difficult times, even as the country faces major uncertainties including inflation and geopolitical challenges, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Budget 2023: Help to weather inflation, more progressive property and vehicle taxes
SINGAPORE - Budget 2023 proposes to decisively address the pressing concerns of Singaporeans, such as inflation and long waiting time for flats, while strengthening social safety nets to keep the nation in sound shape over the longer term. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Budget 2023: Focus to be on moving forward post-Covid-19, says DPM Wong
The theme will be on “moving forward in a new era”, and will set out how S'pore will secure its prospects in a troubled world, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Over 14,000 engaged in Forward Singapore; next phase to delve into issues and solutions: DPM Wong
The Government will update policies based on feedback and ideas given; plans will be shared in Budget 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
‘Any time the button is pressed, we will stand up again’: DPM Wong as Covid-19 MTF stands down
SINGAPORE – The multi-ministry task force, or MTF, handling the Covid-19 pandemic in Singapore will stand down next Monday, with the Ministry of Health taking over to manage the coronavirus like any other endemic disease. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Masks no longer required on public transport from Feb 13
Singapore will lift its remaining Covid-19 restrictions like requiring masks on public transport from Monday, when the country adjusts its disease outbreak response to the lowest level. The lowering of the Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (Dorscon) from yellow to... → Read More
Masks no longer required on public transport from Feb 13 as Singapore moves to Dorscon green
Masks are still needed in hospital wards, clinics and nursing homes when interacting with patients. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Govt spending may hit 20% of GDP by FY2030, GST hike and tax moves needed to fund growing needs: MOF
Rising healthcare costs are expected to drive up government spending in the years ahead. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More