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In Parliament on 12 February 2019, Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong reiterated the basis of MOH’s decisions and actions on the issue of disclosure and announcement on the HIV data leak.

He said that the Ministry of Health will continue to manage the situation in a way that reduces the possibility of further exposure, a decision that is based on "the interest of the potentially affected persons".

It’s a right Royal spectacle, when a guest falls ill while feasting on a scrumptious Deepavali feast hosted by the King! 👑

But help is at hand, and the festive spirit prevails. Find out more, as we celebrate this Deepavali with Royal opulence and grandeur! ✨

Love this? Watch how the King responds when being ‘Poked’ on Facebook! https://youtu.be/s_P49WAGEPw

#Deepavali

A clean and green Singapore was a priority since the early days of independence. Mr Chuah Hock Seong was one of the early professionals who helped to realise the vision of Singapore’s image of a garden city.

Catch his story in the sixth episode of the “Hands that Shaped the Nation: The Merdeka Generation” documentary on Monday 4 Mar, 9.30pm on Channel 5.

For more information on the Merdeka Generation Package, visit https://www.merdekageneration.sg

Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong explained that the CPF rule for older flats is intended to ensure buyers who purchase these flats would have enough lease to last them for life. As it may seem inflexible, MND and MOM will study the issue and review the scheme.

Minister Wong was speaking in Parliament at the Committee of Supply Debates 2019 on 7 March 2019.

Minister Vivian Balakrishnan addressed queries on Singapore's response, should intrusions persist.

He shared that Singapore's reputation for consistency and integrity, as well as her resolute and calm manner, would guide her actions to safeguard her national interests.

He spoke on how, when the Johor Menteri Besar went against the spirit of cooperation achieved by Singapore and Malaysian Foreign Ministers, Singapore had to take action.

He emphasised that there will be consequences for attempts at antics against Singapore, by any country.

He spoke in Parliament on 14 January 2019.

From overcoming technical to manpower challenges, hear the story of Life3 Biotech in the space of sustainable food nutrition.

To find out more about how you can strive in the future economy, visit www.gov.sg/microsites/future-economy.

欢喜街最近出了点烦恼！Aga和Uncle Ong的确相处容易但同住难，邻居之间竟起摩擦！为了恢复没烦恼的日子，瞧瞧邻居们有什么秘诀能解决纠纷。这次詹姆士来做客，拜访一位有十五个孙的外婆！这么多小孩，如何照顾？看詹姆士做披萨，又方便又健康的美味佳肴，皆是老少咸宜。美丽清纯的雅慧会碰到什么了乐龄鲜人？这位义工老板才华横溢，不仅做生意，还常常做义工回馈社会！赞不赞？最后，让我们跟着Lobang Queen刘玲玲去亚洲最大的赏鸟区之一。

每逢星期五，上午11点半到下午12点半，请锁定8频道播出《欢喜没烦恼》！

😮 Aga and Uncle Ong’s living situation has caused a bit of disagreement. Find out how the residents resolve their disputes peacefully! Chef James meets a grandma with 15 grandchildren! Knowing the difficulty of minding so many children, Chef James whips up a tasty and healthy pizza that requires minimal effort. Follow Ya Hui as she meets with ‘Volunteer Boss’, Mr Koh Juay Meng, who runs his own business and heads a volunteering organisation 🤩Lastly, find out what Lobang Queen has to offer in this ep! Psst, it involves one of South East Asia’s largest bird appreciation club!

Watch Happy Go Lucky tomorrow, 11.30am to 12.30pm on Channel 8.  Catch up now on https://sg.sg/happygolucky

Minimum wage or Workfare? Catch Minister of State for Manpower, Zaqy Mohamad, as he explains how Singapore is supporting our low-income workers.
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In 2020, Workfare will disburse almost $1 billion of annual pay outs, benefitting close to 440,000 Singaporeans.

The Workfare Income Supplement Scheme (WIS) is a broad-based measure that tops up the salaries of lower-income workers and helps them save for retirement

The Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme encourages lower-income workers to upskill in order to access better jobs with higher wages as the economy transforms

The Progressive Wage Model is a targeted intervention in the Security, Landscape, and Cleaning sectors to address the market failure of “cheap sourcing” and support sustainable wage increases.

Read Minister Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad's full speech at The Committee Of Supply 2019, at sg.sg/socialmobilityMOM

Senior Minister of State for Health Edwin Tong announced the new CHAS Green, which will be available to all Singaporeans. It will provide up to $160 worth of annual subsidies for chronic conditions.

In addition, there will be an increase of up to $20 in annual subsidies for complex chronic conditions for CHAS Blue and Orange cardholders. This means that CHAS cardholders can now enjoy up to $500 in annual chronic subsidies.

SMS Tong was speaking in Parliament at the Committee of Supply Debates 2019 on 6 March 2019.

In order to change the way we travel in the overlooked economy-class segment of the airline industry, Airgo sought international partners and exposure to bring their innovation to fruit.

To find out more about how you can strive in the future economy, visit www.gov.sg/microsites/future-economy.

In Parliament on 12 February 2019, Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong shared the considerations on how a public announcement from the Ministry of Health would not serve the interests of the affected individuals, when it first learnt of the data leak issue in 2016.

He reiterated the need to consider the impact of such an announcement, as a person’s HIV status can be a deeply emotional and personal matter.

In Parliament on 6 August 2019, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) Dr Amy Khor spoke about managing disposables and encouraging reusables.

The National Environment Agency has launched the “Towards Zero Waste” grant to scale up waste reduction and recycling initiatives. Next year, NEA will require brand owners, manufacturers and importers of packaged goods and supermarkets with an annual turnover exceeding $10 million, to report information on the packaging they place on the market, and their plans for reducing, reusing and recycling this packaging annually.

MEWR is taking action to increase the recycling rate. For example, there are plans to roll out 50 “reverse-vending machines” this year, to encourage the public to consciously recycle bottles and aluminium cans.

Dr Khor also urged individuals to opt out of using disposable cutlery, and to use their own reusable bags and containers.

Senior Minister of State (SMS) for the Environment and Water Resources Dr Amy Khor shared the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources' (MEWR) three-fold approach to tackle climate change.

First, climate resilience - by building up our knowledge of climate science and transforming our industries to pursue sustainability. Second, resource resilience - by closing resource loops and turning waste into resource. Third, economic resilience - by adopting a more circular supply chain, such as using recycled materials as raw materials.

SMS Amy Khor spoke in Parliament on 4 September 2019, during the Second Reading of the Resource Sustainability Bill.

Join us on a spectacular journey from sea to space as we uncover the groundbreaking technologies and innovations driving Singapore’s transformation into a city of innovation in this dramatic National Geographic documentary.

Stay tuned for the exclusive premiere on National Geographic Channels on 17 Nov, 8pm. #WhatMakesSG

We cannot contain our excitement as lovebirds Gan Dang (Romeo Tan) and Qing Qing (Sheila Sim) bring up marriage and discuss the need for proper financial planning. Ouyang Ming (Joshua Tan) and Bai Bai’s (Ya Hui) wedding is finally here, but are those signs of trouble we see? 🤵🏻👰🏻

Be sure to catch the second last episode of “Ho Seh Bo!”. 👍

Missed an episode? Catch all episodes on : https://sg.sg/hosehbo ! 📱

第十五集《好世谋》，敢当（陈罗密欧饰）和青青（沈琳宸饰）走到谈婚论嫁的时候，而欧阳明（陈伟恩饰）和白白（雅慧饰）也即将迎来大喜之日，但他们的婚礼能顺利举行吗？🤵🏻👰🏻

千万别错过最后第二集的《好世谋》！👍

错过了之前的集数吗？马上到 https://sg.sg/hosehbo 观赏吧！📱

#hosehbo8 #好世谋

In his closing remarks at the National Day Rally 2019 on 18 August 2019, PM Lee urged Singaporeans to unite together for Singapore’s future.
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"Over the centuries, people have come to Singapore from different lands. Bringing with them their identities, cultures and beliefs. Their hopes and dreams, their passions and aspirations. Slowly, they wove these strands together to become Singaporeans and to build today’s Singapore.

The next few years will be very demanding. We have to hand over smoothly to a new generation of leaders, and continue to strive to realise our ambitions. My team will work with you to build this jewel of a nation, so that Singapore will always be a vibrant, thriving city where opportunities are open to all, and our children and their children will have a bright future.

Let us strive together to create this future. Let us unite as one nation to build tomorrow’s Singapore.

Thank you and good night."

Sebagai seorang jurutera, Encik Muzakkir Samat menanti-nantikan bagaimana latar langit Singapura akan berubah dengan pembangunan Kawasan Pesisiran Selatan.

Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai pengumuman Rapat Hari Kebangsaan berkaitan dengan Kawasan Pesisiran Selatan, kunjungi https://www.gov.sg/microsites/ndr2019...

It’s a world of possibilities out there after ORD! Or so the Ah Boys think. But has army prepared them for the working world?

Watch the premiere episode of #AhBoysHiddenWarfare now!

In his Parliamentary Reply in Parliament on 6 May 2019, Education Minister Ong Ye Kung shared the number of sexual misconduct cases across autonomous universities. He also noted the number of cases where police action was taken, and where the universities carried out their own disciplinary processes. These range from an official reprimand, to suspensions and expulsions.

Minister Ong was of the view that the universities will need to review their disciplinary frameworks, to strengthen penalties. First, there is a need to better balance the objectives of deterrence and redress of the victims, against the rehabilitation of the offender. Second, we must recognise that voyeurism is a growing concern in Singapore. This may be because the young are exposed to the Internet from an early age, and technological advancements have made video recording easier and more undetectable.

As such, sexual misconduct has to be tackled in a holistic way. This includes tougher penalties for offenders, better physical security on campus, and better support and greater sensitivity for the needs of victims.

At the National Day Rally 2019 on 18 August 2019, PM Lee commended the progress of the Singaporean Malay community in education.
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"Our Malay community has progressed because of your emphasis on education. Each successive generation of Malays has been better educated, and thus held better jobs, and led more fulfilling lives, than the previous. As the idiom goes, bit by bit, it will become a hill. And perhaps even a mountain! I can cite many examples. One, as you can see from this photograph taken in 2007, the number of Anugerah Mendaki (Mendaki Awards) recipients who graduated with first class honours was only 7. But look at this picture taken last year. There were 70 of them! A ten-fold increase in 10 years!

Well done to the Malay community!"