Alternative ways to distribute COE, fast increasing prices among concerns raised by MPs
Some suggested using a balloting system or a points-based system that takes into account other factors aside from the bidding price. Read More
With zero car-growth and rising incomes, COE prices will trend upwards: Iswaran
Singapore will prioritise pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users, and reduce the need for private cars, says Transport Minister S Iswaran.Read More
Shortage occupation list for EP applicants takes local graduate pipeline into account: Tan See Leng
Employment Pass applicants who are candidates for jobs that are difficult to fill are given bonus points under a new framework from Sep 1.Read More
Residents can’t get online appointments at polyclinics, say MPs; MOH to look into queueing system suggestions
One MP suggested that general practitioner clinics be integrated into the online appointment booking system, and another asked if patients could queue for an appointment for the next day instead.…
Former executive of thumbdrive inventor Trek 2000 jailed for cheating, falsifying accounts
Trek 2000’s former divisional president Foo Kok Wah is the last of four people to be sentenced in connection to the case. Read More
89% of depositors fully covered under insurance scheme to protect savings: Alvin Tan
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has just concluded its latest regular review of the Deposit Insurance Scheme and will aim to present these proposals for public consultation by the end…
New Bill to target online content suspected of use in scams, malicious cyber activity
The Online Criminal Harms Bill also aims to tackle distribution of child sexual abuse material and drug offences, among others.Read More
Researcher claims to be ‘misquoted’ in media report on high net worth foreigners becoming citizens
“After our statement was issued, the researcher wrote to MHA to say that he had been misquoted by the media,” Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam said in Parliament…