Workers’ Party MP calls for an alternative to high-stakes exams to support students' individual learning needs.SINGAPORE: During a recent Parliament session, Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim introduced the idea of a "Flexible Through-Train Program for Schools" aimed at easing the stress of traditional testing for students. The proposal, which would allow students to bypass the …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Firms not yet verifying qualifications may face delays of over 18 days, HR experts warn.SINGAPORE: Many companies in Singapore already verify the educational qualifications of foreign Employment Pass (EP) applicants, so the new requirement to submit third-party verification proof, set to take effect in September, will not greatly impact them, according to businesses and human …
A closer look at how brands celebrated women’s day and the sincerity behind their campaigns.International Women’s Day, originally a socialist movement, began with 15,000 women marching through New York City demanding shorter work hours, better pay, and the right to vote. Ironically, this once grassroots cause has now been swallowed by the corporate world, with …
This action is part of a strategy to prioritize the retirement, housing, and healthcare needs of Singaporeans and PRs.SINGAPORE: Starting from April 1, 2024, the Central Provident Fund (CPF) accounts of individuals who are neither Singaporean citizens nor permanent residents will be automatically closed. This marks the final stage of efforts to align the CPF …
Teen’s injury causes disruption in her education and future plans as authorities address safety measures.SINGAPORE: A Singaporean father is seeking compensation and an explanation from the authorities after his daughter sustained an ankle fracture near a Yishun bus stop, close to a construction site. The 19-year-old student, Huang Jia Min, now requires surgery and approximately …
Students cheer the removal of Project Work from university admission criteria, hoping for less stress and a more holistic educational approach.SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Education recently confirmed that Project Work (PW) will no longer be factored into university admission scores starting in 2024. This decision marks the end of a long-standing academic requirement, one that …
Workers' Party leader calls for assistance in locating Syed Azmie Mohd Suhaimi, last seen on March 3.SINGAPORE: On Monday morning (March 6), Workers' Party head and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh made an urgent appeal for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old boy, Syed Azmie Mohd Suhaimi, who has been unaccounted for …
Amendments include special voting arrangements for nursing home residents and updates to election advertising laws.SINGAPORE: Eligible Singaporeans living overseas will soon be able to vote by post in future elections, following amendments to the country’s election laws passed in Parliament on Monday (Mar 6). Additional changes include special voting arrangements for nursing home residents and …
The investigation follows accusations of providing false evidence regarding Lee Kuan Yew’s will, amid ongoing family tensions.SINGAPORE: The bitter feud within the Lee family continues to dominate headlines, with Lee Hsien Yang and his wife, Lee Suet Fern, under investigation by the police for allegedly providing false evidence in legal proceedings regarding Lee Kuan Yew’s …
Why age should not be the only measure of political maturity.It’s a familiar argument: 18-year-olds are too immature and inexperienced to cast their votes at the polls. One viral TikTok of someone preparing for voting day — a "GRWM for Polling Day" — has people questioning whether this is the right age to make political …
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