Workers’ Party MP calls for formal recognition of caregiving as essential labour with structured compensationFamily caregiving plays a crucial role in Singapore’s social framework, yet remains largely unpaid. On Friday (Mar 7), Workers’ Party MP Gerald Giam (Aljunied GRC) emphasised the need for financial recognition of this work, proposing allowances and CPF contributions for caregivers …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Authorities Begin Lifting Restrictions After Week-Long Blaze Shows No Further SpreadJapanese authorities have started easing evacuation orders after heavy rainfall helped firefighters gain control over the country’s most severe wildfire in more than 50 years.The blaze, which raged for over a week in the mountainous areas near Ofunato in northern Japan, claimed one life and …
Workers from Bhutan, Cambodia, and Laos to Join Singapore’s Labour Market from June, with More Occupations Added in SeptemberStarting from 1 June, Singaporean employers will be able to recruit work permit holders from Bhutan, Cambodia, and Laos for roles in construction, marine shipyard, and process industries, as well as selected positions in manufacturing and services …
New MAS measures ban credit and leverage for crypto purchases, reinforcing consumer protection.In a parliamentary address on 5 March, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth, Alvin Tan, urged Singaporeans to steer clear of cryptocurrency investments, citing their speculative and volatile nature. As a board member of the Monetary Authority …
New policy changes will provide businesses with greater flexibility while expanding workforce sources and job roles.In a major shift to its employment policies, Singapore will remove the maximum employment period for work permit holders starting from 1 July. At the same time, the upper age limit for these workers will be raised from 60 to …
Remains of Two Crew Members Located as Authorities Launch InvestigationPhilippine search teams have recovered the wreckage of an FA-50 fighter jet that went missing while on a combat mission in Mindanao. The remains of both crew members were found within the debris on Wednesday (Mar 5), according to military officials.The aircraft, which disappeared the previous …
By Day, She Defends Against Hackers—By Night, She Races into the World of CarsUnder the dim glow of streetlights at East Coast Park, Carmen Lim leans back in her foldable chair, absorbing the stillness of the night. The distant hum of engines fills the air—a signal that another car meet is underway. For the 29-year-old …
Over 16 Months After Abduction, 24 Individuals Are Believed to Be Alive Amid Ongoing Ceasefire NegotiationsMore than a year has passed since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, yet the fate of 24 hostages still held in Gaza remains unclear. These individuals are believed to be alive, though concrete evidence of their …
Smart Automation and Route Optimisation Enhance Efficiency in One of the World’s Busiest Shipping HubsArtificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly improved logistics at Singapore’s ports by nearly halving the number of lorries leaving without cargo. This advancement has helped tackle key industry issues, including high fuel costs, wasted trips, and manpower shortages, ultimately boosting overall efficiency.Previously, …
Regulators in France are set to rule on Apple’s App Tracking Transparency tool, which has drawn criticism from digital advertisers.Apple is likely to face an antitrust fine in France as the country’s regulatory authority prepares to deliver a ruling next month on the company’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature, according to sources familiar with the …
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