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More migrant domestic workers fell prey to scams in 2023

Singapore News - Five hundred migrant domestic workers fell victim to scams in 2023, Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said. This is an 18 per cent increase from the 423 migrant domestic workers who were duped in 2022. Mr Shanmugam said this in a written parliamentary answer on... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Tougher laws for those who misuse SIM cards for scams

Singapore News - Stronger action will be taken against those who enable the misuse of local SIM cards for criminal activity, and claiming ignorance will no longer be a valid defence. The Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill was passed on April 2, introducing offences targeting those who... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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More vaping cases in 2023

Singapore News - The purchase, use or possession of vapes in 2023 jumped to about 7,900 cases, from about 5,000 cases in 2022 and 4,700 cases in 2021. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Health Rahayu Mahzam revealed these numbers in Parliament on April 2. She was... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Bukit Gombak, Tampines West town centres to be revamped

Singapore News - Projects to revitalise Bukit Gombak and Tampines West will be introduced as part of efforts to help heartland enterprises innovate and seize new opportunities. A new Heartland Enterprise Placemaking Grant will also be launched to encourage heartland merchants to host... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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SAF to start training at realistic high-tech battle circuits later this year

Singapore News - The days of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) soldiers shouting “bang bang bang bang” to simulate gunfire while training, as recounted by Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in Parliament on Feb 28, are over. New technology will far overtake it, with the Singapore Army set to start... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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No need for further GST increases up to 2030

Singapore News - There will be no need for further increases in goods and services tax up to 2030, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Feb 28. Wrapping up the debate on his Budget statement in Parliament, he said: “As of now up to 2030, we are in a sound position.” He... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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MHA partners online platforms to remove crime-related content within 24 hours

Singapore News - If online platforms do not remove content allegedly used for criminal activities within a stipulated timeline after being told by the authorities to do so, they would have committed an offence. On Feb 27, Minister of State for Home Affairs Sun Xueling said in Parliament... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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I Quit participants can be prosecuted if caught vaping

Singapore News - Participants in the I Quit programme, designed to help them quit smoking, need not worry about being fined or prosecuted as it does not presume they have or use vaping products. But if they are caught using or possessing such products, then they will be liable for criminal... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Budget 2024: $4,000 SkillsFuture Credit top-up, further subsidies for diploma courses

Singapore News - All Singaporeans aged 40 and above will be given a $4,000 top-up of SkillsFuture Credits in May to encourage mid-career workers to refresh their skills and progress in their careers. They will also be given subsidies to pursue another full-time diploma at polytechnics, the... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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Budget 2024: S'porean households to get $600 in CDC vouchers as part of enhanced Assurance Package, Latest Singapore News

Singapore News - Singaporeans will get a mix of cash, vouchers and rebates under a $1.9 billion boost to the Assurance Package to help them cope with cost-of-living concerns and an uncertain economic outlook. The aim is for lower-income families and larger households – especially those... Read more at www.tnp.sg

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