Education system must look ahead to equip grads with skills for next decade: Chan Chun Sing
[Straits Times] - 03/7/2025
A recent survey showed that fewer fresh university graduates found full-time work in 2024.
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Man accused of robbery gets jail but escapes caning after pleading guilty to reduced charge of theft
He could have been jailed for up to 10 years and got at least six strokes of the cane for robbery.
[Straits Times] - 7/03/2025
New online harms support centre to operate from 2026, will offer victims faster recourse
It will be empowered by new legislation to order online platforms to take down offensive content flagged by victims.
[Straits Times] - 7/03/2025
15-year-old among 303 suspects being investigated for scams, money mule operations
They are suspected of being involved in fraud that have cost victims over $9 million.
[Straits Times] - 7/03/2025
Impulsive purchases that young Singaporeans regret making
Young people share about some expensive purchases that they regret making and what they did with them.
[Straits Times] - 6/03/2025
18 motorcyclists caught riding without licences during checks near Woodlands Checkpoint
More than 160 motorcyclists were stopped for checks during joint operation.
[Straits Times] - 7/03/2025
Shoppers to get discounts on FairPrice house-brand items for 12 weeks to celebrate SG60
Discounts on five products will be rolled out each week throughout the campaign.
[Straits Times] - 7/03/2025
Influencer admits breaking into Sentosa bungalow and stealing $200k worth of Louis Vuitton items
He pleaded guilty to seven charges for offences committed from April 2020 to December 2023.
[Straits Times] - 7/03/2025
‘Involuntarily unemployed’ can get monthly payouts by going for activities that boost job chances
They can get up to $6,000 over six months if they complete activities such as going for career coaching.
[Straits Times] - 7/03/2025
Pay of lower-wage workers rises faster than median amid progressive wage moves
Even though the cost of living rose, the wages of these workers rose even more.
[Straits Times] - 7/03/2025
More Singapore companies offering flexible work arrangements in 2024 than before
Some MPs asked about creating inclusive workplaces that support families and caregivers.
[Straits Times] - 7/03/2025
Public service media outlets remain many S’poreans’ first port of call for trusted news: Minister
The Government is also studying measures to keep mainstream media content easily accessible.
[Straits Times] - 7/03/2025