Singapore Government
Uplifting Lower-Wage Workers
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- Uplifting Lower-Wage Workers
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) will be raised from $1,600 to $1,800 this year to strengthen support for our lower-wage workers. The LQS is the minimum salary that firms hiring foreign workers will have to pay its local employees. The Progressive Wage Credit Scheme (PWCS) will be enhanced and extended to 2028, to help businesses defray some costs.
The Workfare Skills Support scheme will also be enhanced, to support workers who upgrade their skills through long-form training courses.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
Watch more: go.gov.sg/budget-2026-clips
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Driving Transformation through AI Missions
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Singapore must act with clarity and resolve, as it harnesses AI to serve its interests and its people. Clear rules must guide its responsible use and ensure benefits are shared widely across society. A new national AI Missions and a National AI Council will help drive coordinated action across society and the economy. Harnessed well, AI can help Singapore overcome structural constraints and strengthen our position as a trusted global hub.
Positioning Singapore as a global AI leader is a key area of focus for the Economic Strategy Review (ESR). To find out more about ESR's other key recommendations, head over to go.gov.sg/sert-esr
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- Giving Families More Support and Greater Assurance
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Families remain the bedrock of society and Singapore's first line of support for every individual. The Government will provide another $500 in Child LifeSG Credits for each Singaporean child aged 12 and below, building on last year's initiative. From 2027, the monthly household income threshold for means-tested preschool subsidies will also be raised to $15,000, benefiting more families.
With these enhancements, a family with two children under ComLink+ can receive around $10,000 per year in cash and CPF top-ups, while their children are in preschool.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
Watch more: go.gov.sg/budget-2026-clips
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- Taking SkillsFuture Forward
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Government will merge SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore into a new statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower and Ministry of Education, creating a one-stop shop for skills training, career guidance, and job matching. This will provide seamless support for workers and comprehensive workforce assistance for employers, strengthening Singapore's lifelong learning system to help citizens adapt and thrive amid constant change.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
Watch more: go.gov.sg/budget-2026-clips
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Securing Our Future Together in a Changed World
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Singapore has come far from its humble beginnings because generations stepped forward as active participants, not mere spectators, in nation-building. This spirit remains alive today, especially among youths who demonstrate the same sense of shared responsibility that built our nation. Budget 2026 embodies this conviction by supporting Singaporeans today, preparing society for tomorrow, and enabling confident navigation of a changed world. Singapore can secure a stronger, fairer, and brighter future for all through collective participation and mutual care.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Fiscal Outlook From FY2027
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Singapore's spending needs are expected to grow in areas like external relations and security, and social needs, including healthcare and retirement adequacy. The need to keep Singapore attractive in an increasingly competitive world also means rolling out more generous incentives to re-shore and on-shore investments.
Nevertheless, Singapore's sound public finances provides the ability to act decisively and invest where it matters most. This puts Singapore in a very different position from many other countries, where governments are constrained by debt and deficit.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Building a “We First” Society
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Government will launch a new $50 million SG Partnerships Fund to catalyse ground-up initiatives and help them build sustained capabilities and impact. The fund will provide differentiated tiers of funding including grants of up to $1 million for larger, multi-year projects.
Tax deduction schemes for charitable donations and corporate volunteering will also be extended for another three years till end-2029, while new Youth Panels will enable more young Singaporeans to work with the Government on issues that matter to them. These initiatives will strengthen Singapore's "We First" society through a sense of shared responsibility and community partnerships.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Forging Our Shared Bonds
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Singapore's greatest strength lies in the spirit of our people and our multicultural identity that celebrates distinct traditions while building shared ground as Singaporeans. The Government will continue strengthening cultural institutions through a revamped Malay Heritage Centre, expanding the reach for the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, and enhancing programmes for the Indian Heritage Centre.
New sports facilities, like the Punggol Regional Sport Centre, Toa Payoh Integrated Development, and facilities in Farrer Park and Tengah, complemented by expanded programming for all ages and abilities, will also bring Singaporeans together.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Charting a Sustainable Future
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A key pillar of Singapore's climate strategy is carbon tax, which sends a clear price signal to encourage emissions reduction. To cushion the impact of rising carbon tax, HDB households can tap on U-Save rebates, while businesses can tap on the extended Energy Efficiency Grant. Singapore is also actively exploring possibilities to further diversify our energy mix as well as greening our aviation and maritime sectors.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- Empowering Workers in an AI-Enabled Economy
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- There will be strong support for Singaporeans to acquire new skills, adapt to new roles, and use AI as a tool to be more productive at work. To help with the transition to an AI-enabled economy, the Government will strengthen AI literacy for students in Institutes of Higher Learning and help workers build practical AI capabilities through training and hands-on application. The SkillsFuture website will also be redesigned to make AI learning pathways clearer and easier to access, so that Singaporeans can quickly find courses to match their work needs and proficiency levels.
Encouraging AI adoption is a key area of focus for the Economic Strategy Review (ESR). To find out more about ESR's other key recommendations, head over to go.gov.sg/sert-esr
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
Watch more: go.gov.sg/budget-2026-clips
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Strengthening Defence and Cybersecurity Capabilities
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Singapore will invest decisively in defence capabilities such as strengthening our ability to deploy, counter and operate alongside unmanned systems across all domains. Additionally, Singapore will deepen partnerships with owners of critical information infrastructure to improve our preparedness and strengthen our collective cyber defence. Taken together, overall security-related expenditures are expected to rise in the coming years, which is necessary to keep Singapore safe in a more complex threat environment.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Supporting Singaporeans
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Support for Singaporean households remains a priority and the Government will continue to do whatever is necessary to help Singaporeans manage cost pressures.
This year, additional support will be provided through a Cost-of-Living Special Payment of $200 to $400 in cash for eligible adults, enhanced U-Save rebates of up to $570 for HDB households, and $500 in CDC Vouchers for all Singaporean households in January 2027. We will also continue strengthening social support across education, housing, healthcare and retirement, to ensure Singapore remains an inclusive and united society.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Enabling Seniors to Age Well
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- As Singapore's population ages, support for seniors will be enhanced to help them age with dignity, security and peace of mind. The Government will top up the Long-Term Care Support Fund by $400 million to fund additional subsidies related to enhancements to CareShield Life. This will provide greater assurance against long-term care costs.
Singaporeans aged 50 and above with lower CPF retirement savings, and with CPF retirement savings below the Basic Retirement Sum, will receive a CPF top-up of up to $1,500. Planned CPF contribution rate increases for senior workers will proceed in 2027, with continued Government support for employers. More investment options will also be introduced to help CPF members grow their savings further.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Empowering Families with Greater Needs
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The ComLink+ programme will be strengthened to help lower-income families with young children move towards greater stability, self-reliance, and social mobility.
Enhancements to the ComLink+ Progress Packages include a new quarterly payout of $500 for all ComLink+ families committed to working with family coaches and who are taking active steps to make progress, additional payouts for families that make concrete progress in maintaining stable employment and good preschool attendance, and increasing cash payouts alongside CPF contributions. These will help families meet immediate needs while building long-term financial security.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- Accelerating AI Adoption by Enterprises
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A new Champions of AI programme will be launched to support firms to use AI to transform their businesses. All enterprises and SMEs will also receive strengthened support to encourage AI adoption. For example, the Enterprise Innovation Scheme will be expanded to provide businesses with tax deductions for AI expenditures, while the Productivity Solutions Grant will be widened to include digital and AI-enabled solutions.
Encouraging AI adoption is a key area of focus for the Economic Strategy Review (ESR). To find out more about ESR's other key recommendations, head over to go.gov.sg/sert-esr
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
Watch more: go.gov.sg/budget-2026-clips
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Supporting Families and Investing in Our Children
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Government will strengthen support for families through $500 Child LifeSG Credits for each Singaporean child aged 12 and below, expand preschool subsidies for more families, increase infant care and childcare subsidies, raise the monthly household income threshold for Student Care Fee Assistance, and undertake a holistic review of the student care sector, to better meet the caregiving needs of families with primary school-aged children.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Updating Foreign Worker Policies
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Singapore remains open to global talent while ensuring foreign workers complement a strong Singaporean core. From January 2027, Employment Pass minimum qualifying salaries will rise from $5,600 to $6,000, and from $6,200 to $6,600 for those in the financial services sector. Minimum salaries for S Pass holders will also increase from $3,300 to $3,600.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Strengthening Assurance For Mid-Career Workers and Seniors
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Supporting workers at every stage remains a priority as Singapore navigates economic transformation. Enhanced measures include expanding the SkillsFuture Level-Up programme's Mid-Career Training Allowance to cover part-time training from March. The Senior Employment Credit will also be extended till end-2027 to support employers who continue to employ senior workers.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Taking SkillsFuture Forward
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore will merge into a new statutory board, jointly overseen by MOM and MOE. This move will make the delivery of career guidance, job matching and skills training services more seamless for workers, while integrating hiring, workforce planning and job redesign support for employers.
Supporting lifelong learning is a key area of focus for the Economic Strategy Review (ESR).
To find out more about ESR's other key recommendations, head over to go.gov.sg/sert-esr
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Uplifting Lower-wage Workers
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) will be raised from $1,600 to $1,800 this year to strengthen support for our lower-wage workers. The LQS is the minimum salary that firms hiring foreign workers will have to pay its local employees. The Progressive Wage Credit Scheme (PWCS) will be enhanced and extended to 2028, to help businesses defray some costs.
The Workfare Skills Support scheme will also be enhanced to support workers who upgrade their skills through long-form training courses.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Empowering Workers in an AI-Enabled Economy
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- There will be strong support for Singaporeans to acquire new skills, adapt to new roles, and use AI as a tool to be more productive at work. To help with the transition to an AI-enabled economy, the Government will strengthen AI literacy for students in Institutes of Higher Learning and help workers build practical AI capabilities through training and hands-on application. The SkillsFuture website will also be redesigned to make AI learning pathways clearer and easier to access, so that Singaporeans can quickly find courses to match their work needs and proficiency levels.
Encouraging AI adoption is a key area of focus for the Economic Strategy Review (ESR). To find out more about ESR's other key recommendations, head over to go.gov.sg/sert-esr
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Accelerating AI Adoption by Enterprises
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A new Champions of AI programme will be launched to support firms to use AI to transform their businesses. All enterprises and SMEs will also receive strengthened support to encourage AI adoption. For example, the Enterprise Innovation Scheme will be expanded to provide businesses with tax deductions for AI expenditures, while the Productivity Solutions Grant will be widened to include digital and AI-enabled solutions.
Encouraging AI adoption is a key area of focus for the Economic Strategy Review (ESR). To find out more about ESR's other key recommendations, head over to go.gov.sg/sert-esr
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Advancing Our Refreshed Economic Strategy
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- To secure better jobs and rising incomes for Singaporeans, we must move faster, compete smarter, and stay resilient in a changed world.
Our refreshed economic strategy strengthens global connections, builds leadership in key growth sectors, and deepens our enterprise ecosystem - from enhanced support for overseas expansion, to catalysing private capital and strengthening our equities market.
Deepening global connections is a key area of focus for the Economic Strategy Review (ESR). To find out more about ESR's other key recommendations, head over to go.gov.sg/sert-esr
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Securing Singapore's Future Together
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Singapore embarks on its next phase of development with Budget 2026, which sets out a comprehensive roadmap to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. This budget represents the first major step in refreshing the nation's strategies and strengthening the social compact between the Government and citizens.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2026 Speech in Parliament on 12 February 2026.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- #SGBudget2026: Full Speech by PM Lawrence Wong
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In his Budget 2026 speech, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong shared six areas of focus to secure our future in a changed world.
Watch his full speech here, or jump to specific topics via the timecodes below.
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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00:00 Introduction
06:13 Advancing our Refreshed Economic Strategy
21:35 Harnessing AI as a Strategic Advantage
35:28 Building a Resilient and Skilled Workforce
46:45 Giving Families More Support and Greater Assurance
1:00:47 Protecting our Security and Sustainability
1:12:03 Renewing and Strengthening our Singapore Spirit
1:19:38 Singapore's Fiscal Position
1:25:58 Conclusion
#SGBudget2026 #OurBudget2026
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- Blueprint: Inside the Economic Strategy Review
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In this changing global economy, how should we reorientate ourselves to create growth and good jobs for Singaporeans?
Follow DPM Gan and the five committees of the Economic Strategy Review (ESR) as they explore what it takes to keep Singapore competitive and shape our economic future together.
Find out more about the ESR's key recommendations and how it will help you
➡️ https://go.gov.sg/sert-esr
#EconomicStrategyReview #ESR #SERT
Jump straight in:
00:00 A changing global economy
01:34 Sharpening Singapore's competitive edge
03:41 AI: The game changer
06:46 Nurturing entrepreneurship
10:07 Singaporeans: Our most critical natural resource
13:09 Leaving no one behind
16:12 Success is no longer linear
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- What to look out for and how to protect yourself and others
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Measles is highly transmissible among unvaccinated persons. The infectious period starts up to four days before and after a rash appears.
Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian explains how measles spreads, the symptoms to look out for, and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself and those around you, especially infants and vulnerable persons who cannot be vaccinated.
Ensuring you are fully vaccinated with two doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, practising good hygiene, and seeing a doctor promptly if you feel unwell are key to prevent the spread of measles in our community.
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- Keeping Singapore safe amid rising measles cases
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Following the rising cases of measles in Singapore, Senior Minister of State for Health Dr Koh Poh Koon announced that the Communicable Disease Agency (CDA) will be implementing enhanced public health measures as a precaution, including mandatory notifications, contact tracing, and isolation protocols, to protect our community.
While Singapore maintains over 90% herd immunity through vaccination programmes, vulnerable groups like immunocompromised individuals and infants under 12 months remain at risk.
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- Horsing around 🐴 on the set of 'Burst of Luck' CNY video
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Horsing around 🐴 on the set of 'Burst of Luck' CNY video 🎬 Turns out filming a reunion dinner 🍚 is just like prepping for one... messy and sweaty, but ends up with everyone having a good time!
Watch the full CNY video at (See links below) (link in bio)
#CNY2026 #BurstofLuck
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- Ensuring proper use of NRIC numbers
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Speaking in Parliament on 3 February 2026, Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau updated on the progress made to ensure the appropriate use of NRIC numbers across the private and public sectors.
Government agencies have already stopped using NRIC numbers to authenticate individuals, while private organisations will have until 31 December 2026 to phase out the use of NRIC numbers for this purpose.
The Government is also moving away from using partial NRIC numbers for identification purposes.
In the meantime, members of the public can report misuse of NRIC numbers for authentication at https://go.gov.sg/reportnric
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- Have a Horsie, Happy Chinese New Year!
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- How many horse-related CNY greetings can you think of in 5 seconds ⏱️? Our 'Burst of Luck' CNY cast takes up the challenge!
This is just the warm-up 👀 The full chaos unfolds in our CNY video 🧧 Watch it at https://youtu.be/yOWcNl_WZFM.
#CNY2026 #BurstofLuck
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- New laws to address fire risks for Active Mobility Devices
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Speaking in Parliament on 3 February 2026, Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng announced new legislation to mitigate fire safety risks arising from Active Mobility Devices (AMDs).
From 1 June 2026, the new laws will make it an offence to keep unsafe devices that do not comply with prescribed safety standards even when they are not used.
Offenders face penalties such as fines up to $2,000 and/or imprisonment up to 3 months or both, with higher penalties for non-individuals and repeat offenders.
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- Preventing misuse of Personal Mobility Aids
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- There will be a holistic approach taken to address the problem of misuse of Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs). These measures range from reducing the speed limit for mobility vehicles on public paths and introducing dimension and weight limits for PMAs. Users of PMAs will need to be medically certified to use the device and all mobility scooters will need to be checked for compliance before being sold.
Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng was speaking in Parliament on 3 February 2026.
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- On-Board Unit mandatory for all Singapore vehicles from 2027
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow announced in Parliament on 3 February 2026 that as part of the transition to the ERP 2 system, all Singapore-registered vehicles must install the On-Board Unit (OBU) by 1 January 2027. The OBU enables motorists to make contactless toll payments at land checkpoints and for roadside electronic parking, among other features.
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- Beverage Container Return Scheme to take effect from 1 April 2026
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Speaking in Parliament on 3 February 2026, Senior Minister of State for Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment Dr Janil Puthucheary announced that the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) will take effect from 1 April 2026.
Under the BCRS, customers will pay an additional 10 cents in refundable deposit for bottled and canned drinks. They can get their 10-cent deposit refund to their EZ-Link cards when they return eligible beverage containers at the 1,000+ Reverse Vending Machines islandwide.
This marks a significant step forward in Singapore's recycling journey and the Government is prepared to exercise flexibility as the BCRS is rolled out.
![[Teaser] Burst of Luck | Chinese New Year 2026 Video](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qGsC1zJAnbA/1.jpg)
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- [Teaser] Burst of Luck | Chinese New Year 2026 Video
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- What happens when chaos strikes during reunion dinner? Watch it unfold in our CNY video at go.gov.sg/CNY-2026 🧧
#CNY2026 #BurstofLuck
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- Burst of Luck | Chinese New Year 2026 Video
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Life’s most treasured moments may not always be picture-perfect. But they are the stories we can laugh about when we come together as a family. Watch what happens when this family is greeted with a ‘burst of luck’ at their reunion dinner!
Wishing everyone a Hay-ppy and prosperous Year of the Horse! 🐎🧧
#CNY2026 #BurstofLuck
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- Economic Strategic Review: Our Next Engines of Growth
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Acting Minister for Transport, Senior Minister of State for Finance, and ESR Co-Chair Jeffrey Siow outlines the first four Key Moves to strengthen Singapore’s growth - from extending our lead in advanced sectors, to pursuing emerging opportunities, becoming a global AI leader, and deepening our connectivity with the world.
These moves outlined by ESR, build on Singapore’s strength as a trusted hub and position us to capture new engines of growth.
Find out more: go.gov.sg/sert-esr
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- Economic Strategic Review: Building a Skills-Driven and Adaptable Workforce
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Good jobs must remain central to Singapore’s growth story.
Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Senior Minister of State for Education, and ESR Co-Chair David Neo shares the next three Key Moves - broadening the range and quality of jobs, turning lifelong learning into everyday practices, and supporting businesses and workers to navigate transitions with confidence.
These moves ensure Singaporeans are ready for the changes ahead, and can seize new opportunities as the economy evolves.
Find out more: go.gov.sg/sert-esr
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- Economic Strategic Review: Growth and Jobs Must Go Together
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- With global shifts, rapid advances in AI and climate change, growth is becoming harder to achieve - and we can no longer assume that growth will automatically create more jobs.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong explains that in Singapore’s next phase, we will need to do more to ensure that growth continues to provide good jobs for Singaporeans to remain gainfully employed.
Find out more: go.gov.sg/sert-esr
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- 37th Singapore Law Review: Ensuring Access to Justice for All
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Access to justice is a key pillar of Singapore’s Rule of Law.
Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Mr Murali Pillai SC spoke about why Singapore’s justice system must remain accessible to all, and how reducing barriers to the Courts and strengthening legal aid help ensure fairness and trust in society.
The lecture was delivered at the National University of Singapore on 9 January 2026.
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- 37th Singapore Law Review: How the Rule of Law Delivers Outcomes
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Singapore’s approach to the Rule of Law is grounded in pragmatism and outcomes.
At the 37th Singapore Law Review Annual Lecture, Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Mr Murali Pillai SC shared how the Rule of Law in Singapore functions as a practical tool to advance the common good - delivering tangible results in areas such as public safety, social harmony and economic confidence.
The lecture was delivered at the National University of Singapore on 9 January 2026.
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- Honesty and integrity are non-negotiable in Parliament
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- In Parliament on 14 January 2026, the Leader of the House Indranee Rajah spoke on a Motion to express regret at the conduct of Leader of Opposition Pritam Singh and consider his suitability to continue as Leader of the Opposition.
Referring to the High Court’s judgment and the Committee of Privileges’ findings, she said that Mr Singh's repeated lies and unbecoming conduct of a Member of Parliament undermine the standing of Singapore's parliamentary system.
She emphasised that honesty and integrity are non-negotiable as these principles form the backbone of good governance in Singapore. She called on all Members of Parliament to act with integrity and honour the trust that Singaporeans have placed on them by supporting the Motion.
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- Support for schools on smart device usage guidelines
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Speaking in Parliament on 13 January 2026, Minister of State for Education Jasmin Lau addressed questions on the Ministry of Education's (MOE) tightened guidelines on smartphone and smartwatch use in secondary schools from 2026.
She shared how schools will be supported with implementation resources and guidance, how existing school rules will continue to apply, and how emergency communication with parents will remain accessible through established school protocols.
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- Uplifting Singaporeans into their golden years
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Speaking in Parliament on 13 January 2026, Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng outlined recent enhancements made to the Silver Support Scheme, which now benefits about 290,000 seniors aged 65 and above. The Silver Support Scheme is part of a wider set of social measures intended to support Singaporeans and boost the retirement savings of our seniors.
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- Protecting children from accessing age-inappropriate online apps and content
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Singapore has imposed age assurance requirements on designated app stores to reduce the likelihood of under-18 users from accessing age-inappropriate apps of all types. Designated app stores are expected to implement these measures by 31 March 2026. These requirements will also be extended to designated social media services to reduce children's exposure to age-appropriate social media content.
Together with the existing protective measures under the Code of Practice for Online Safety, the Government will continue to co-create resources with the wider community to help parents guide their children to foster healthy digital habits.
Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam spoke in Parliament on 13 January 2026.
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- Returns from GIC and Temasek are reasonable and within risk limits
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow shared in Parliament on 12 Jan 2026 that the Government assesses GIC and Temasek's performance mainly against their different mandates and risk profiles, and not with other funds. The key focus has been on their respective long-term performance, rather than short-term fluctuations, that is achieved within acceptable risk limits.
On this basis, GIC has achieved a real return of 3.8% per annum over the past 20 years, by balancing risk exposure against global market volatility.
Temasek operates at a higher risk level and does not operate against a conventional reference portfolio. Over the last two decades, Temasek has delivered a total shareholder return of 8% per annum in US dollar terms despite the challenging investment landscape.
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- One Patient, One Health Summary, One Care Journey
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Speaking in Parliament on 12 January 2026, Senior Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How outlined how the Health Information Bill (HIB) will strengthen the sharing of health information across healthcare providers to support safer and more coordinated patient care.
The Bill supports the vision of “One Patient, One Health Summary, One Care Journey” by requiring licensed healthcare providers to contribute key health information to the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR), enabling continuity of care across settings while putting in place strong safeguards to protect patient confidentiality.
- Title
- Building Bridges Whilst Safeguarding Trust
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Speaking in Parliament on 12 January 2026, Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau said that expanding the Public Sector Governance Act (PSGA) is about building more “bridges” - enabling data to be shared for clear public purposes, with proper authorisation and robust safeguards, to ensure that support can reach Singaporeans in a more timely and effective manner.
- Title
- The Caregiver Stories #3: Keeping seniors active through Active Ageing Centres
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Unsure what caregiving support you can get?
➡️ Discover the different schemes and services for caregivers: go.gov.sg/tfb-caregivers
