SCDF to hire foreigners to beef up emergency medical services
[Straits Times] - 02/18/2025
The foreign recruits will need to pass yearly tests and undergo the same training programmes as local hires.
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Budget 2025: Each Singaporean household to get $800 in CDC vouchers
Other support measures include more U-Save rebates, $500 LifeSG credits and top-ups to Edusave accounts.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Teen Carousell scammer admits to cheating offences, impregnating underage girl
The prosecution called for a report to assess the teen’s suitability for reformative training.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
SCDF advises drivers to keep a fire extinguisher in their vehicles
There were 220 vehicle fires in 2024, up from 215 the previous year.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Part-time training allowance, corporate income tax rebate: Budget 2025 help for workers and firms
These will support firms and employees in preparing for future challenges.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Budget 2025: All you need to know about the eight SG60 goodies, and how to get them
Besides the one-off SG60 vouchers, there are goodies for hawkers, middle-income workers, and the arts and heritage (…)
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
PM Wong unveils bumper SG60 Budget for all Singaporeans
$143b has been allocated to tackle present challenges and lay the groundwork for a stronger future.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Highlights: Key announcements from Singapore Budget 2025
Singapore must prepare for new challenges as it embarks on the next phase of nation-building for SG60, said PM Wong.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Budget 2025: Support boost to help employers hold on to older workers
Wage offsets for employers who hire seniors, ex-offenders and those with disabilities will be extended.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Budget 2025: $3b National Productivity Fund boost for efforts to drive tech and innovation
The top-up is expected to help Singapore compete in areas including AI and quantum computing.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Scoot reinstates card processing fees for flights from Singapore
The additional fees will range from about 1.4 per cent to 2.26 per cent.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
Avid birdwatcher and photographer behind popular wildlife Facebook group dies at 60
Mr Jeremiah Loei had been battling leukaemia.
[Straits Times] - 18/02/2025
