Sue-ann Tan
The Straits Times
Pryor, OK, United States
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New OCBC service allows customers to make CPF top-ups using the bank app or website
A new service by OCBC bank allows its customers to make top-ups to their Central Provident Fund (CPF) accounts by using the bank's mobile app or Internet banking platform. OCBC said on Wednesday (Aug 10) that it is the first bank to offer this service to → Read More
11,504 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore, more than double the infections a day ago
There were 11,504 new Covid-19 cases recorded in Singapore on Tuesday (June 28), more than double the 5,309 cases on Monday. It is also more than last Tuesday's 7,109 cases. Case numbers on Tuesdays tend to be higher compared with the rest of the week as they... → Read More
Fire breaks out at Balestier Road building
A fire broke out at a buildingin Balestier Road on Tuesday (June 28) that houses a lighting shop and a student hostel. A Facebook post by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Tuesday afternoon said firefighters were managing the blaze. SCDF said 10 people... → Read More
Fire breaks out in Balestier Road building, SCDF managing blaze
10 people evacuated building before SCDF arrived, and no injuries have been reported so far. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Lower-wage workers and job seekers to get more support under enhanced measures
Lower-wage workers and job seekers who need more help will be getting greater support, with new measures announced by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (June 21). The Progressive Wage Credit Scheme, in which the Government co-funds the wage increases of... → Read More
Queues at money changers as Singdollar hits all-time high against Malaysian ringgit
Consumer demand for the Malaysian ringgit rose on Tuesday (May 24) as the Singapore dollar continued... → Read More
SCDF responds to Facebook post about 995 responder allegedly hanging up on caller
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to a Facebook post that criticised the manner in which an SCDF officer handled a 995 phone call, saying the caller provided the wrong location and that the responder remained calm and polite. The post, credited to "Pam... → Read More
CPF payouts increased by 25% from 2019 to 2021, set to keep growing for future cohorts
Central Provident Fund (CPF) monthly payouts have increased with each successive cohort and are set to keep going up for future cohorts as well, according to a trends report by the CPF Board out on Thursday (May 5). Median payouts have risen by 25 per cent from... → Read More
Telemedicine firms in Singapore increasing offerings as demand rises
SINGAPORE - The days of taking virtual antigen rapid tests (ART) might be over, but telemedicine providers continue to see new opportunities in the post-Covid-19 world. . Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
10% savings for NTUC members at Kopitiam outlets by year end
About 2.4 million NTUC members and NTUC Link members will enjoy 10 per cent savings when they buy food and drinks at Kopitiam foodcourt and coffee shop outlets by the end of the year, NTUC said on Friday (April 29), as part of its May Day celebrations. The savings will... → Read More
10 highlights from IPS report: Flexible work arrangements preferred
Workers now say that flexible work arrangements should be the new norm for Singapore, with four in 10 also saying that employees should be allowed to work from home three days a week. These were among the results of → Read More
16 more clinics to join pilot programme to prescribe Paxlovid to Covid-19 patients
Health News - SINGAPORE - More Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) will be progressively joining a pilot programme to prescribe the drug Paxlovid to... Read more at www.tnp.sg → Read More
Rostered routine testing requirement to be lifted for healthcare workers on March 21
RRT, which requires workers to undergo supervised testing every two weeks, was lifted for most sectors last month. . Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Lower-income groups will benefit the most from Budget measures: Lawrence Wong
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Singapore Red Cross to give US$100k for Ukraine relief
The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will be giving support to the communities affected by the conflict in Ukraine, it said on Friday (Feb 25). It will contribute US$100,000 (S$135,400) → Read More
S'pore reports 18,593 new Covid-19 cases; 1,615 patients hospitalised
A total of 18,593 new Covid-19 cases were reported on Thursday night (Feb 24), down from 20,312 infections on Wednesday. This is the first day that the number of daily new cases has fallen below the 20,000 mark, after it exceeded that figure on Tuesday and... → Read More
900 phishing scams since January, some scammers pretending to be police officers
The police have observed at least 900 cases of phishing scams since last month, they said in a statement on Thursday (Feb 24). Moreover, a type of phishing scam has re-emerged where scammers impersonate officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), they... → Read More
Household incomes grew in 2021 as Singapore economy recovered from Covid-19
Singapore News - The median household income grew last year in tandem with Singapore's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, after it had... Read more at www.tnp.sg → Read More
Singapore reports 10,325 new local Covid-19 cases, 1,206 patients hospitalised
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Pofma office issues correction direction to Wake Up, Singapore over COP statements
Alternative news site Wake Up, Singapore has been issued with a correction direction by the Pofma Office over falsehoods put out in relation to Committee of Privileges (COP) proceedings. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Leader of the... → Read More