Politics

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SCDF NSFs learn same firefighting skills as regular firemen, are certified before deployment: MHA

The force is also supplemented by Operationally Ready National Servicemen (ORNSmen).

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Shanmugam explains why S'pore presumes drugs found in your possession are assumed to be yours

There are "practical challenges" in proving facts that are only within the accused's knowledge or getting hold of evidence.

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8 complaints made to MAS against 'finfluencers' in 2025

A finfluencer providing financial advice must first be appointed as a representative by a licensed financial advisory firm.

Parliament

Chocolate Finance users' assets 'properly segregated', safeguards worked as intended: Alvin Tan

This follows the Chocolate Finance debacle.

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US tariffs: S'pore will form taskforce to help businesses and workers cope with new economic environment

The taskforce will help businesses and workers better adapt to the new economic environment.

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Slower growth, fewer jobs but Budget 2025 measures will provide short-term support : PM Wong on US tariffs

Singapore was hit with a 10 per cent tariff, despite an existing free-trade agreement.

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S'pore will seek out like-minded partners committed to open trade: PM Wong on U.S. tariffs

"We are very disappointed by the U.S. move," said PM Wong.

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No govt grants given to secure Lady Gaga's concerts in S'pore: Edwin Tong

Arrangements for her upcoming concert was negotiated directly between Kallang Alive Sport Management and Lady Gaga and her team.

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Enforcement ‘crucial’ for public toilet cleanliness but grants incentivise operators to ‘do even better’: Grace Fu

Fu went on to explain that while coffeeshops are privately operated, their toilets are generally made accessible to the public as a "service to the community".

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Over 80% of S'pore asatizah salaries increased by up to 12%

He hopes to bring more salaries within the CSG range in the third phase in 2025.