Curbs on number of visitors, duration of visits at hospitals and residential care homes as COVID-19 cases rise
SINGAPORE: Visitor safe management measures at all hospital wards and residential care homes in Singapore will be tightened for four weeks as community COVID-19 cases rise, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Wednesday (Oct 12). From Oct 14 until Nov 10, patients in hospitals will only be allowed toContinue Reading
CNA Explains: What you need to know about the upcoming increase in bus and train fares
How much more will commuters have to pay for bus and MRT rides? Will fares for students and the elderly go up? And what are the reasons for raising fares?Continue Reading
MOH proposing amendments to Healthcare Services Act for ‘greater clarity’, patients’ safety
From Oct 12 to Nov 11, the public is invited to visit www.hcsa.sg to provide their feedback on the proposed changes to HCSA.Continue Reading
Quote of the day | Oct 12, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has given an ultimatum to football chief Somyot PoompanmoungContinue Reading
Laws on firearms, drugs to be ‘strictly enforced’
Laws on guns and listed narcotics will be strictly enforced to help solve the problems of gun violence and drug abuse, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Karnataka: Female Dalit coffee workers accuse boss of locking them up
Police in Karnataka investigate allegations a plantation owner held 14 female labourers against their will.Continue Reading
University dean, senior official charged with embezzlement
A faculty dean at Burapha University in Chon Buri and a senior woman official have been charged with embezzlement of funds allocated for training courses and academic seminars.Continue Reading
Amidst the Great Resignation, is HR Tech a panacea
Minimising drudgery of HR work via automation fosters positive experiences
Seamless, user-friendly HR experience, a must to attract & retain the best The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly led to a new group of terms added to management lexicon â Hybrid Work, WFH, Zoom Fatigue, Quiet Quitting and The Great Resignation among them.
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Eligible lower-income households to get S$30 public transport vouchers to cope with rise in bus, train fares
Bus and train fares will increase by up to 5 cents from Dec 26 due to rising energy costs, says the Public Transport Council.Continue Reading
Bus, train fares to increase by up to 5 cents due to rising energy costs: Public Transport Council
From Dec 26, adult card fares will increase by 4 cents for journeys of up to 8.2km. For journeys longer than 8.2km, fares will increase by 5 cents.Continue Reading