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Jobs for people with disabilities should be planned at the national level: President Halimah
President Halimah Yacob has called for job creation for people with disabilities to be done at the national level, instead of going through welfare and social service agencies. She hopes…
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Some construction companies struggling to stay afloat as sector restarts
Even as the construction sector resumes operations, many firms said it will be an uphill task. Some are struggling to stay afloat, especially with the additional costs that come with…
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COVID-19: Over 1,000 migrant workers receive medical help via chatbot with AI technology
More than 1,000 migrant workers with COVID-19 are receiving round-the-clock medical attention with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). They can send a message via a WhatsApp chatbot in one…
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30 more migrant worker dormitories cleared of COVID-19 infections
The Manpower Ministry (MOM) said on June 10 that 30 more dormitories have been cleared of COVID-19, along with 14 blocks of recovered workers in eight purpose-built dormitories. Together, these…
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COVID-19 update, June 10: Singapore reports 451 new cases
Singapore reported 451 new COVID-19 cases on June 10, taking the total tally to 38,965. The Health Ministry said of the seven community cases reported, three are Singaporeans or permanent…
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COVID-19: Malaysia relaxes more restrictions to allow interstate travel, social activities
Malaysia eased more of its COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday (Jun 10) under the “recovery phase” of its movement control order. Interstate travel is now allowed and schools will reopen in…
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COVID-19 update, June 9: Six new community cases, all work pass or work permit holders
Singapore reported 218 new COVID-19 cases on June 9. Among the six new community cases, all are work pass or work permit holders and are asymptomatic. Three are housemates of…
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Nanyang Polytechnic launches new teaching model to develop students’ workplace skills
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) will progressively launch a new teaching model aimed at developing workplace skills, starting from its 2021 intake. Under the new model, students will take "competency units" that…
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Singapore business sentiment remains negative for Q3, but companies less pessimistic
Business sentiment of Singapore firms remains negative for Q3 2020. Although the findings were downbeat, it was not as pessimistic compared to last quarter's record low. The Singapore Commercial Credit…
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Aqua Munda prepared to make offer to Hyflux PnP holders
Potential investor Aqua Munda has said it is prepared to make an offer to retail investors of Hyflux. The Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS) said Aqua Munda had reached out…