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The Ministry of Finance said the enhanced Assurance Package, which was announced at Budget 2023, helps “defray living expenses for Singaporean households, and provide more support for lower- to middle-income families”

Dec Assurance Package Payout: About 3 million Singaporeans To Get Up To S$250 Each

In the final disbursement under the enhanced Assurance Package (AP), about three million adult Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2027 will receive $100 to $250 from Dec 8.

Some of the senior executives of haze-linked firms who attended the meeting..

Haze-linked Firms Pledge to Cooperate in Meeting with Top Leaders

Maju Forest with HDB flats in the background as viewed from Far East Flora Centre on July 16, 2026. About 15ha of forest in Clementi’s Sunset Way area will make way for new public housing developments in the coming years.

Fewer Flats, More Greenery for Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks After Feedback

While many seniors wish to remain economically active beyond retirement ages, labour force participation among Singapore residents begins to decline more sharply from their late 50s onwards, according to survey data.

Raising of Retirement Age To Come Sooner

Born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 1988, Ms Kamzy moved to Norway with her family as a young child.

Tamil-origin Kamzy Gunaratnam Becomes Norway’s Transport Minister

People's Action Party's (PAP) 39th Central Executive Committee consisting of Mr Zaqy Mohamad, Mr Vivian Balakrishnan, Mr Chee Hong Tat, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Mr Desmond Lee, Mr Lawrence Wong, Mr Chan Chun Sing, Ms Grace Fu, Mr Ong Ye Kung, Mr Edwin Tong, Ms Indranee Rajah, and Mr Tan See Leng, singing the national anthem during the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25, 2026.

Top Decision Body Intact as PAP Elects 39th CEC

The first round of layoffs started in July, when 93 employees of its 3,900-strong team were retrenched. GovTech expects a total of 7% to 9% of its workforce to be affected over the next two years, including the third round.

GovTech Lays Off More Staff

SM Lee Hsien Loong conferred honorary membership at SPWU’S 80th anniversary dinner. Left to right: Rashidin Bin Ismail Bharoocha, General Secretary of SPWU; Jessie Yeo Hong Cheng, Advisor of SPWU; SM Lee; Arasu Duraisamy, President of SPWU; Khoo Woon Kung, Executive Secretary of SPWU

To Protect Port Jobs, SM Lee Calls For Strong Ties Between Mgmt, Union and Govt

People walk near the Tuticorin Thermal Power Station at Thoothukudi in India's Tamil Nadu state on September 8, 2026. Tamil Nadu is among the state’s seeking more power allocations.

Indian States Seek More Electricity To Avoid Outages

Sandy Reddy (centre) is a first generation migrant from India

South Asians Take On Mayoral Roles In Australia

To get a match, users have to sign in with Singpass, and complete a questionnaire about their interests, habits, values and preferences – which may include those around religion, age and deal-breakers.

Govt To Play Matchmaker

Both MTI and MFA had terrible work-life balance. But we had the highest morale,” former foreign minister George Yeo said.

Ex-Min George Yeo Suggests Unhappiness May Lead to Achievement

With fixed benchmarks frozen for 15 years, Singapore’s fundamental question has never been whether to adjust these figures, but when and how to do so responsibly, says the author, Venga Subramaniam.

The Price of Leadership

Faishal was with NUS as an associate professor in the university’s real estate department before taking political office.

Faishal Ibrahim Discussing Return to Academia With NUS

Mdm Halimah’s remarks came after a recent incident when an elderly man was allegedly shoved after patting a young girl on the head.

Ex-President Halimah Yacob Has To Restrain Herself When It Comes To Patting Children’s Heads

Limited gas supplies have reduced electricity generation, leaving the national grid facing a shortfall of several hundred megawatts during peak hours and triggering load-shedding in different parts of the country.

Gas Shortage Prompts Bangladesh To Reduce Electricity Use

The Government has heard concerns from parents and families who feel stretched as they juggle competing demands, PM Wong said.

PM Wong’s National Day Message: Major Review Underway To Support Families

Incoming Chief Justice Sushil Nair says he is committed to ensuring lawyers have healthy and sustainable careers.

Incoming Chief Justice Sushil Nair says he is committed to ensuring lawyers have healthy and sustainable careers

Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth, Low Yen Ling, and Transport Minister and Second Minister for Finance, Jeffrey Siow, announced the second tranche of assistance measures.

CDC Vouchers, Support for Businesses, as Part of S$900 Million in Government Support

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs, Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (in White and Purple Polo shirt) at a Jamiyah Singapore Qurban meat distribution session held in Eunos to residents and beneficiaries on 5 July 2026.

Op-ed: Sad Phase for Singapore Politics

Cockroach Janta Party spokespersons Ashutosh Ranka (right) and Saurav Das (centre) greet India's Health Minister JP Nadda after their meeting in New Delhi on July 25.

‘Cockroach’ Protests Enter a New Phase as Modi Balances Reform With Crackdown

15-month wait-out period was aimed at curbing demand from cash-rich private home owners looking to buy a non-subsidised resale HDB flat.

Govt lifts 15-month wait-out period for private home owners to buy HDB resale units: Min Chee Hong Tat

Policemen wielding batons against demonstrators near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on July 20.

Under Mounting Pressure, Government Promises Exam Reforms as Student Protests Intensify

K Shanmugam is among the most experienced members of the Singapore Cabinet

Shanmugam Appointed as Senior Minister in Cabinet Changes

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