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2021 SUS Ads Video Challenge Award Ceremony

NOV 2021 · ISSUE 47

REACH HIGHLIGHTS

2021 SUS Ads Video Challenge Award Ceremony

The SUS Ads Video Challenge concluded on Wednesday (Nov 24) with an awards ceremony at the Cathay joined by REACH’s Chairman Mr Tan Kiat How, Minister of State Mr Desmond Tan, Ms Annette Lee, Ms Woo Qiyun and hosted by Ms Charlotte Mei.

Congratulations to all the winners who were announced yesterday and thank you to all the participants for your interest and all the hard work put in to create the videos!

LATEST TOPICS

SingapoRediscovers vouchers to be extended till 31 Mar 2022

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced on Monday (Nov 22) that they will extend the use of the SingapoRediscovers Vouchers (SRV) until Mar 31 next year and the bookings must be made by Dec 31 this year.

This extension will give Singaporeans more time to enjoy the vouchers.

Unvaccinated individuals are not allowed to enter libraries from 2022 even with a negative COVID-19 test

The National Library Board (NLB) announced on Tuesday (Nov 23) that unvaccinated individuals with valid negative Pre-Event Testing (PET) result will not be able to access its facilities from Jan 1 next year.

This comes as vaccination-differentiated safe management measures are expanded to more locations.

Temasek Foundation to give free masks in vending machines in Jan next year

Temasek Foundation announced on Tuesday (Nov 23) that they will be giving out another round of free masks from Jan 10 to Jan 23.

The masks will be dispensed by vending machines and Temasek Foundation will share more information in January on the locations of the vending machines. This will be the foundation’s sixth nationwide mask distribution exercise.

PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS

National Parks Board

Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act

The Ministry of National Development (MND) and the National Parks Board (NParks) are seeking feedback from the public on strengthening Singapore’s regulations and enforcement against the illegal sale or keeping of wildlife and endangered species.

Click the link below to participate in this consultation exercise. The consultation closes on 12 Dec 2021.

Ministry of Manpower

Public Consultation on Strengthening Protections for Platform Workers

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is seeking feedback on how to better protect the long-term livelihood of platform workers. This include areas related to housing, retirement, financial protection in case of work injury and representation in the workforce.

Click the link below to participate in this consultation exercise. The consultation closes on 15 Dec 2021.

National Environment Agency

Summary of response to Feedback Gathered during Public Consultation on Proposed Control of Additional Chemicals such as Hazardous Substances (HS) in Singapore

The National Environment Agency (NEA) had earlier sought feedback from the public on the proposed control of 5 new chemicals under review by Multilateral Environmental Agreements.

Overall, the respondents were supportive of the proposed control of the 5 new chemicals under the Second Schedule of the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and the Schedule of the EPM (HS) Regulation.

Click the link below to read the full public consultation outcome and NEA’s responses to the feedbacks given.

Building and Construction Authority

Summary of response to Feedback Gathered during Public Consultation for Subsidiary Legislations for Periodic Structural and Façade Inspections, Fixed Installations and Reportable Matters

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) had earlier sought feedback from stakeholders on the key provisions related to the duties and requirements of building owners and engineers for building inspections in Singapore. While some supported the proposed regulations, others sought clarification and provided suggestions for improvement.

Click the link below to read the public consultation outcome and BCA’s responses.

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