Here are 11 key themes which emerged.
1. Cushioning petrol duty hikes
As part of measures to shift towards a greener and sustainable Singapore for all generations, petrol duty rates will be raised by 15 cents per litre for premium petrol and 10 cents per litre for intermediate petrol.
The Government will set aside $113 million to provide rebates for petrol and petrol-hybrid vehicles, to ease the transition following the hike.
There will be a 15 per cent road tax rebate for owners of private cars for one year, and a 60 per cent rebate for those owning motorcycles. Owners of commercial vehicles will get a 100 per cent tax rebate for a year.
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SINGAPORE - The maximum penalties for three sexual offences are set to be increased as the Government seeks to send a strong signal that it takes a tough stance against such crimes. The proposed changes come after a review of penalties for hurt and sexual offences, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said in Parliament on Friday (March 5)..
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Singapore set to raise maximum penalties for three sexual offences
Proposed changes follow review of penalties for hurt, sexual crimes amid tougher stance
Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said an offender will not get a lighter sentence because of better educational qualifications or prospects.PHOTO: GOV.SG
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Two new groups to be set up under PAP Women s Wing
One to focus on research, the other on policy, to help address issues faced by S pore women
A fashion show in Punggol yesterday showing reimagined work outfits made from recycled material for women in various occupations ranging from gardener to plumber. The event, held ahead of International Women s Day tomorrow, kick-started a month-long series of events on women s issues.PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
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