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New workgroup to drive marriage and parenthood reset in S’pore amid record low fertility

The workgroup comes as the Republic hit its lowest resident total fertility rate to date at 0.87 in 2025, down from 0.97 the year before.

Singapore and France to discuss mutual areas of security concerns like scams, radicalisation

Mr Jean-Didier Berger, Minister Delegate to the French Minister of the Interior, said there was a high level of confidence and trust between Singapore and France that makes it possible to share important and strategic information.

Countries have collective interest to keep critical sea lanes open and secure: Zhulkarnain

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

‘No room for reactive governance’: New head of civil service calls on top officers to innovate

Head of Civil Service (HCS) Mr Chan Heng Kee, speaking at The Administrative Service Dinner 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, on Apr 21, 2026.

Govt must work harder to continue delivering good policies in challenging global environment: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the annual Administrative Service dinner held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on April 21.

Ensuring national security today includes tackling domestic discontent, building cohesion: Vivian

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan speaking at the opening of the Asia-Pacific Programme for Senior National Security Officers on April 21.

MHA permanent secretary Pang Kin Keong to retire from civil service

Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs Pang Kin Keong, 59, joined the civil service in 1993.

askST: What does moving away from PES status mean for those serving NS?

Pre-enlistees will be told of their specific medical exemptions, if any, based on their medical conditions and in line with their functional abilities.

Refreshed NS medical classification system to take effect from October 2027

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (third from right) observing a pre-enlistee undergoing a medical assessment at the regional health hub on April 13.

Majority of NS pre-enlistees who appealed against their PES status sought an upgrade

(From left) SAF Medical Corps chief Colonel (Dr) Mark Tan, Special Constable Corporal Kieron Foo Kai-En and Sergeant (1) Md. Lucas Foo Kok Yi.

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