New hawker centres to open in Bukit Batok West and Punggol Coast in first half of 2025
[Straits Times] - 03/4/2025
Up to $1 billion will be invested in upgrading and building of hawker centres.
In Singaporean newspapers
Singapore forges own path to women’s development, says PAP Women’s Wing chair Sim Ann
The Republic approaches it through “quiet advocacy”, with policies that resonate with both sexes, she says.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Immigration is essential and existential for Singapore’s survival: SM Lee
Singapore has about 30,000 citizen babies born annually and takes in about 22,000 new citizens.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Singapore to study how worst-case scenarios affect local sea-level rise projections
Earlier NTU study had found that sea levels could be higher than expected due to extreme events
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Muis to give nearly $3.1 million of zakat funds to 8,200 beneficiaries during Ramadan
The payouts will support 1,350 tertiary students from low-income families, and other beneficiaries.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Singapore, New Zealand reaffirm close defence ties, discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation
Both states appreciate the value of strong ties and long-term relationships, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Try these practical strategies for raising bilingual kids
Educators and researchers share the best approaches to use for different age groups.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Minor Issues: Parents are wired to worry about their kids’ future, but does it do them any good?
Perhaps it is better to spend the time building strong parent-child ties.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
$600,000 in free vending machine meals to help vulnerable residents in South West District
At least 2,000 low-income families are expected to benefit from the initiative.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
