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National Wages Council recommends 6% to 8% pay rise for lower-wage workers

A new category has been introduced to support employers who haven't done well and are unprofitable.

(From left) NTUC assistant secretary-general Melvin Yong, NTUC president K Thanaletchimi, National Wages Council chairman Hsieh Fu Hua, MOM permanent secretary Stanley Loh and SNEF president Kuah Boon Wee at a press conference on Oct 19.

Haze in Singapore: PM2.5 readings fluctuate between ‘normal’ and ‘elevated’ bands

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