February 8, 2009 Sunday
Updated

THE Jobs Credit scheme works to the benefit of workers, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong this evening, responding to critics in Parliament.

He noted that many MPs had, during the Budget debate, raised many concerns of Singaporeans. The chief concern was whether workers would be able to hold onto their jobs. The Jobs Credit scheme 'specifically addresses this concern',' he said.

 
Spike in female underage sex

NEVER mind that they know little about the birds and the bees, teenage girls here are still going ahead with the deed - and in larger numbers as well.

Wee family starts foundation

THE Wees, of United Overseas Bank (UOB) fame, have become the latest of Singapore's prominent families to establish a charity foundation.

900 caught since smoking ban

MORE than 900 smokers were caught puffing in out-of-bound areas, a month after the nationwide smoking ban was widened to cover more public places.

   
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