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No delay in releasing news of CPIB probe

No delay in releasing news of CPIB probe

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has explained that there was 'no delay' in releasing news of the corruption probe into two top senior civil servants.  

Read the statement here
Read the Straits Times report here

Boosting Social Assistance during Economic Slowdown

Boosting Social Assistance during Economic Slowdown

Minister of State Halimah Yacob said that the Government is prepared to set aside the same amount of ComCare Funds it did for 2009, even though the impending economic slowdown may not be as severe as the previous recession.  She also assured that the Government is prepared to set aside additional funds and flexibility for needy residents, depending on how the situation develops. Share your thoughts with us!

Share your views on our Topic of the Week!

Share your views on our Topic of the Week!

With an ageing population, we will face new challenges. How do we ensure that jobs are available to elderly Singaporeans who are willing to work, and also encourage more elderly-friendly attitudes at workplaces?

Share your views and suggestions on our Budget 2012 microsite!

CPI up by 5.2% in 2011

CPI up by 5.2% in 2011

The overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2011 increased by 5.2%, compared with 2010.  The top 20% and middle 60% income groups experienced a higher increase of 5.7% and 5.1% respectively, while the bottom 20% income group saw a lower increase of 4.7%. Accommodation costs and food prices contributed to the CPI inflation for all three income groups, while higher car prices added to the higher CPIs for the middle and highest income groups.  What else can be done to help households cope with the impact of rising prices?  Share your views with us!

Initiatives to meet demands of ageing population

Initiatives to meet demands of ageing population

The fast ageing population poses many demands. The Government is aggressively ramping up services and facilities for the elderly to cope with the expected surge in demand by 2020. Employers are also encouraged to employ older healthy workers with experience and offer more flexible working arrangements.

What other initiatives can the Government roll out to meet the demands of our ageing population?

Prime Minister’s 2012 Chinese New Year Message

Prime Minister’s 2012 Chinese New Year Message

The Prime Minister delivered his Chinese New Year message with the good news that Singapore’s Total Fertility Rate (TRF) increased last year to 1.2 from a historic low of 1.15 in 2010. He said that he hopes for   “a big Dragon year for babies”, assuring Singaporeans that the Government will do its part to “reduce the anxieties and burdens of parenthood” and do more to “help parents balance work and parent­hood”. How can we encourage couples to have more children? Share your thoughts with us here!

Lunar New Year Greetings from REACH Chairman Dr Amy Khor

Lunar New Year Greetings from REACH Chairman Dr Amy Khor

I would like to wish all REACH contributors a Happy Lunar New Year. This is a time for loved ones to get together, and I wish for you to have a fruitful and wonderful reunion with your families and loved ones. May the year of the Dragon bring you prosperity, happiness, health and success!

Regards!
Amy

MOH Pre-Budget Public Engagement 2012

MOH Pre-Budget Public Engagement 2012

Starting 20 Jan and over the following three weeks, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong and Minister of State Dr Amy Khor will be penning their thoughts and views on pertinent healthcare issues.

Do read the blog entries posted here each week. We look forward to your active participation and views!

Right pay system to ensure quality leaders in future: PM

Right pay system to ensure quality leaders in future: PM

Speaking on the second day of the parliamentary debate on ministerial salaries, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted that getting the pay system right was vital, as it was about ensuring that Singapore would always have a good government with good leaders. “And if we can get that right, then we can protect what we have achieved and build better lives for all. If not, the little red dot will become the black spot”, he said. Share your views on Prime Minister’s speech, and read his full speech here.

Ministerial pay recommendations accepted

Ministerial pay recommendations accepted

Recommendations made by the Committee to Review Ministerial Salaries was passed in Parliament yesterday. Wrapping up, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, said that real progress has been made on this issue. 


Share your thoughts with us on the Parliament debate on political salaries over the past three days.

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National Day Rally Public Forum 2011 - DPM Teo's Opening Remarks
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Why some policies will not change with time
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"Some policies you'd better not change." This was the comment given by Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at a dialogue with Boon Lay residents. Minister stressed that policies that would lead Singapore forward, secure employment and ensure a better living for fellow Singaporeans would be the top priorities.



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