Indian nationals can come to Singapore and become PRs and citizens under CECA? NOT TRUE!
Stop spreading falsehoods. There is no automatic citizenship or PR for Indian nationals here to work under CECA. All ICTs, regardless of which trade agreement or country they come from, must meet work pass criteria.
Salary criteria for EP, S Passes raised because of slack in labour market
Developing a strong Singaporean by investing in Singaporeans and ensuring fair opportunities.
LKY reveals CIA’s failed attempt to bribe Singapore officer in interview
In 1965, Mr Lee Kuan Yew revealed in an interview that the CIA was caught trying to bribe a Singapore intelligence officer.
Dr Lam to head Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Service he set up at EEC
Undefeated.
6 years after he left Eagle Eye Centre to serve in the Ministry in August 2014, Dr Lam will be back at Eagle Eye Centre (EEC) to head the unit he helped set up before he left.
“The ability to embrace change with confidence and hope is my formula and it has put me in good stead to handle any eventualities and uncertainties in the future.”
Our police officers are not out to brutally injure anyone; they are here to protect life and property
Are our police officers weak? Why did it take so many to arrest one person? Is the amount of force used appropriately? Was it necessary to use the taser? Arts & Education Director and Marketing & Communications Director Abdillah Zamzuri gave his take on this. “Public Servants, like the Police Officers, are bound by their […]
Foreigners who break our laws should not expect to be treated any differently from Singaporeans
A diplomatic row has broken out between the UK and Singapore after British Ye Ming Yuen was reportedly caned 24 times in one go. “The Briton was sentenced to 20-years jail for drug-related offences”. The British Foreign Office has condemned the caning. The Daily Mail quoted his sister, Elysia Yuen as saying that the caning […]
Singapore researchers discover mild strain of COVID-19 that’s no longer circulating here and they are excited
The discovery will allow researchers to target that region with medication, said Prof Leo. It could also support vaccine development for Covid-19.
How much are you giving up in interest if you withdraw all your CPF at 55?
How much are you giving up in interest earned if you withdraw all your CPF at 55? The answer is a lot. CPF interest rates for money in your retirement account are as follows: 6% for the first $30K 5% for the next $30k 4% for the remaining balance If you have $90,000 in your […]
Discrimination has no place in our society or workplace
A part-time promoter was allegedly told by Tangs department store to immediately remove her hijab at work. Responding to the incident, Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad said that policies and practices at workplaces should include inclusivity. Workplaces are “an important part of the common space where people interact and work with one another regardless […]
ZOOM’s new data centre in Singapore means more jobs
The company worked with Singapore’s Economic Development Board in setting up the new data centre.
The company also plans to hire more Singapore employees, said Abe Smith, head of international at Zoom.