‘Fewer than 100 energy-intensive buildings’ in Singapore to undergo audits, improvement works under new law
The Mandatory Energy Improvement regime, which will require owners of energy-intensive buildings to carry out an energy audit and implement measures to reduce energy use, is set to kick in…
Higher costs to protect platform workers ‘part and parcel’ of doing business, says Koh Poh Koon as law passes
Market competition and union-like associations can help to counter any loading of costs onto platform workers and fears of discrimination if they opt for higher CPF contributions, said Senior Minister…
Pope Francis to deliver state address in Singapore
He will also meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong before attending mass and delivering the homily at the National Stadium later in the evening on Sep 12.Read…
Seven men charged over links to global syndicate that conducts ‘malicious cyber activities’
Six of the men were arrested in simultaneous raids that were carried out by more than 160 officers from the police and Internal Security Department.Read More
Platform worker protections: MPs concerned about costs of higher CPF contributions, discrimination by platforms
Top of MPs’ minds was who would actually end up bearing the costs of stronger protections for platform workers – the workers, the platform companies or consumers.Read More
PAP, WP MPs clash over independence of NTUC that is ‘symbiotic’ with ruling party
Workers’ Party MP Gerald Giam drew sharp responses from the ruling party’s lawmakers after questioning whether NTUC could “fully advocate” for workers.Read More
Development cost of Founders’ Memorial estimated at S$335 million: Edwin Tong
The estimated development cost is “based on current outlook and projections”, said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong.Read More
Open-top bus parade for Team Singapore Paralympians to be held on Sep 14
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Singapore passes law to ration power during emergencies, set up energy fund
MPs asked if Singapore’s decarbonisation plans would lead to an increase in electricity prices, with costs passed on to businesses and mass consumers.Read More