COE prices to rise
Starting from May 2019, the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices will increase, as the market anticipates a smaller supply of COEs in the coming three-month period. The premium for cars up to 1,600cc and 130bhp increased by 1.3% to $26,659 while the COE prices for cars above 1,600cc or 130bhp rise by 6.6% to $39,401 […]
New training for PES C & PES E NSFs
PES C or E recruits are now needed to go through a combined nine-week, stay-in course at the new Basic Military Training Center (BMTC) School Five. The school, which began operations in Oct 2018, is exclusive for full-time national servicemen (NSFs) who can only take up roles ranging from combat support to service vocations. Previously, […]
NTUC FairPrice new initiatives to moderate the cost of living for Singaporeans
Ask a Singaporean what’s the worst thing about staying in Singapore and the popular reply would be along the lines of: “High cost of living lor! Everything is so expensive…” Great news! On 18 March 2019, NTUC FairPrice has announced that they have released two initiatives to help Singaporeans cope with the high cost of […]
Singapore not affected by Pasir Gudang’s chemical spill
Singapore has remained unaffected by the chemical spill in Johor’s Pasir Gudang district, said in a joint statement by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA), National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore’s National Water Agency PUB and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on 17 Mar. Singapore is also getting regular updates on the situation […]
Women pleads guilty to causing her friend’s death in accident
On 14 Mar, Honami Lam Qixin, 25, pleaded guilty to causing Jasmine Lim Jia Yan, 23, death due to negligent driving. Miss Lim died in the hospital on 22 Apr 2018. The accident occurred at the junction of Jaan Anak Bukit and Jurong Kechil Road. Deputy Public Prosecutor Wu Yu Jie mentioned that Ms. Lam’s […]
Patient leg amputated, TCM practitioner suspended and fined
A traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, Mr. Lee Miing Chong, was suspended for three years and fined $5,000 after administering various treatment which led to the amputation of a patient’s leg from the knee down. The TCM Practitioners Board said in a press release on 13 Mar. The board also said that he had […]
Singapore and Malaysia to suspend overlapping port limits
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore Dr Vivian Balakrishnan met in Putrajaya, Malaysia on 14 March 2019. The meeting was a follow up from their previous meeting in Singapore on 8 January 2019 where both Ministers outlined their commitment to resolve the […]
Let’s March On for women!
With close to half of Singapore’s resident workforce made up of women, the Labour Movement remains committed to groom women union leaders for the future so that they, in turn, can be a stronger voice for working women’s concerns and aspirations. “We need to build workplaces that nurture and groom women for leadership roles. And […]
2 men arrested for knuckleduster fight at Taman Jurong coffeeshop
With the help of CCTV footages, two man in their 60s have been arrested on 11 Mar for assault at a coffeeshop in Taman Jurong. The police were alerted to the fight, which took place on 3 Mar at Block 101 Yung Sheng Road, at about 7.20pm. The man, who is seen lying on the […]
Malaysia subsidized Singapore RM2.4 billion worth of raw water: Mr Saifuddin
On 12 Mar, Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said that Malaysia would seek international arbitration if Singapore does not renegotiate the 1962 water agreement. This was in response to Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan’s “reckless” statement, as deemed by Mr. Saifuddin. He slammed Dr. Balakrishnan for what he had said and condemned it as a “malicious accusation.” […]