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MOM urges employers to treat all staff fairly
The Manpower Ministry has urged employers to treat all staff fairly and responsibly. The call comes after it received complaints that some companies have not been paying salaries during the…
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Nationwide sing-along of the song “Home” on Apr 25
A nationwide sing-along of the song "Home" will take place on Apr 25 at 7.55pm. The initiative is a joint effort led by the media industry, including companies like Mediacorp,…
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Animals allowed to wander during parks’ closure
The COVID-19 circuit breaker has offered a unique opportunity for some animals to grab a taste of freedom. With its parks temporarily closed, Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) has given their…
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ESG explains why dessert and bubble tea stalls in hawker centres can stay open
Enterprise Singapore has explained why dessert, bubble tea and beverage stalls in hawker centres may stay open, while standalone outlets have to close under the enhanced circuit breaker measures that…
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COVID-19: More pets returning from overseas allowed to serve quarantine at home
For the first time, more pets returning with their owners from overseas will be placed on home quarantine, instead of being isolated at a facility. It is a measure that…
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Grocery shopping made easier for low-income seniors with FairPrice on Wheels
FairPrice on Wheels began business at five selected estates on Apr 23. They include Jalan Kukoh and Telok Blangah Rise, and there are plans to include more neighbourhoods. Priority is…
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More tapping on e-books, digital offerings since start of circuit breaker
Singapore's circuit breaker seems to have reawakened a love of reading. Nearly half a million items were checked out on the weekend before libraries had to close. Bibliophiles are also…
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Mediacorp rallies local creative community for digital short stories
The search is on for innovative and inspirational digital short stories, for production in the coming months. Mediacorp launched a Call for Proposals on Apr 23 in partnership with the…
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Police investigating unnatural death of migrant worker
Police are investigating a case of unnatural death after a 46-year-old Indian migrant worker was found motionless at a staircase landing in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital on Apr 23. He…
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Authorities to start enforcing “odd-even last-digit” system at 4 wet markets
From Apr 24, anyone arriving at four popular wet markets without the required identification will be turned away. Authorities will start enforcing the "odd-even last-digit" system at the markets. They…