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Time-Stamping for Catered Food & Packed Meals

Time-Stamping for Catered Food & Packed Meals

NEA has announced that caterers will be required to time-stamp all buffet meals and packed meals with effect from 15 Feb 2012. The time-stamp will inform consumers of the recommended four-hour time limit for the consumption of cooked food to to mitigate their chances of food poisoning.

What are your views on the new time-stamping measure for catered and packed meals?  

Nine NMPs to be sworn in

Nine NMPs to be sworn in

Nine Singaporeans have been selected by a Parliamentary Committee for the next batch of Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs), and will be sworn in on 14 February 2012, at the next Parliament session. Click here to view the names of the NMPs.

Specialised homes for vulnerable children & youths

Specialised homes for vulnerable children & youths

MCYS will invest $13 million to set-up six Small Group Homes to provide specialised services for children with higher emotional, social and development needs.  MCYS will also roll out other initiatives including resilience building programmes for children who have undergone trauma, assessment tools for Homes to better understand the needs of children under their care and a training framework for staff working in children's Homes. Share your views with us! 

Enhancing Train Capacity

Enhancing Train Capacity

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT have awarded contracts worth more than $600 million in an effort to increase train capacity and reduce waiting time.
There will additional trains for the North-East Line (NEL) and the Circle Line (CCL), and the signalling system of the North South East West (NSEW) Lines will be upgraded. 

Do you welcome these improvements?  Share your thoughts with us!

Share your views on our Topic of the Week!

Share your views on our Topic of the Week!

Only through productivity gains can we sustain a rise in wages. What more can we do to support companies in enhancing their productivity?

Share your views and suggestions on our Budget 2012 microsite!

PUB Outlines Plans to Fight Floods

PUB Outlines Plans to Fight Floods

PUB has announced its plans to strengthen Singapore’s flood resilience, following the recommendations by the Expert Panel for Drainage Design and Flood Protection Measures earlier this month.  This includes a $750 million project to improve Singapore’s drainage capacity, particularly at six major canals like the Geylang River, Alexandra Canal and Rochor Canal which will be increased by 30% to 45%. 

Click here for more details.

PM on Budget 2012

PM on Budget 2012

Prime Minister revealed that the focus of Budget 2012 will be on Singapore’s longer-term future and growing the economy as a slowdown looms, while looking after lower income households. With this year's economic outlook projected to be between 1 to 3%, he emphasized the government will help companies upgrade and protect jobs, as well as take care of key areas such as housing and education. 

What do you hope to see in Budget 2012? 

Fewer job vacancies in 3rd quarter of 2011

Fewer job vacancies in 3rd quarter of 2011

The latest job vacancies report released by MOM on 27 Jan saw job openings fell by 13% to 48,100 vacancies in Q3 2011, from 55,300 in June that year. Service and sales workers were most in demand, accounting for 22% of total vacancies, followed by associate professionals and technicians (17%), and professionals (15%). Amid the tight labour market, 35% of job vacancies remained unfilled for at least 6 months, up from 33% the previous year. Share your thoughts on the latest labour market figures.


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!

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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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