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Institutions need to evolve to changing needs but core values, purpose should endure: Zaqy Mohamad

(From left) Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi, and West Coast-Jurong West GRC Hamid Razak at the opening of Jamae Chulia Heritage on Oct 24 in Chinatown.

Crack a code, explore Singapore’s history in ST’s October activity page

A model of a dugout sailboat is displayed in the revamped Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum of Singapore on Sept 29.

Singapore needs 3,000 more volunteers by 2030 as roles expand

The need for more regular volunteers comes as the Ministry of Social and Family Development expands the role they play in helping individuals and families.

Next phase of marriage and parenthood review to tackle work-life balance, education stress: Indranee

The workgroup will also look at fostering more progressive workplace norms and practices.

Causeway Point to house social and reading hub with SingLit showcase and pre-loved books in 2028

An artist’s impression of The HomePage @ Causeway Point.

Baby abused to death by parents was not referred to child protection or social services: MSF

Trevor’s parents had agreed to follow a care plan drawn up by the hospital after he was discharged.

FirstDate dating pilot by GovTech raises age limit to 45

The service is now open to unmarried public officers aged 21 to 45.

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Hiring is just the first step. Can Singapore keep workers with disabilities in their jobs?

United Overseas Bank (UOB) began hiring persons with disabilities in 2013, including at their Scan Hub, where documents are digitised and archived.

New mentoring initiative to help charity leaders; Charities Act under review

Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo announced these moves on Oct 15 at the annual Charity Governance Conference.

Radicalisation threat now more complex, building trust remains key to S’pore’s cohesion: PM Wong

At the dinner, which was attended by around 450 guests including religious and community leaders, Prime Minister Larence Wong launched an interfaith engagement toolkit developed by Harmony Centre.

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