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Ministerial pay update ensures financial sacrifice doesn’t deter political talent: Observers

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong making a statement in Parliament on Sept 8 about the ministerial pay review.

Singapore considering invitation to join China-led AI bloc

Formally established on July 16, Waico counts 29 countries, including ASEAN members Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar, as founding members.

Singapore will have to carefully assess any action aimed at easing US tariff rates: DPM Gan

Any import prohibition would have significant implications for Singapore’s trade, DPM Gan told Parliament.

Tighter National Bonus targets raise bar in areas that matter to S’poreans: Analysts

The Government has agreed to explore the inclusion of a robust quality of life measure in the National Bonus framework, when such a measure becomes available.

Online account mules face jail under new anti-scam laws; online harms order fine up from $1m to $10m

The Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill was passed on Sept 9, making it an offence to provide one’s personal details for the creation of such accounts, and to supply or buy such accounts for crime.

Demand for assisted-living flats moderated as seniors have more options now: Tan Kiat How

The first community care apartment in Bukit Batok offers seniors with an assisted living housing option, which included activities organised for its residents.

Almost 40 per cent of molestation cases which occurred in homes involved victims under 16: MHA

There were a total of 762 cases of molestation in the first half of 2026, up from 739 in the first half of 2025.

No current plans to designate Tagore forest as a nature reserve: Chee Hong Tat

The forested site in the Lentor area is currently zoned for residential development.

Learning points from private housing market to be taken into account as VERS framework is developed

Under VERS, owners of HDB flats aged 70 years and older will vote on whether the Government should buy back their homes before their leases run out.

Lower collective sale thresholds address upkeep cost of old properties, facilitate renewal: Edwin Tong

Speaking in Parliament, Tong said as buildings age, the question of maintenance and upkeep becomes increasingly pressing.

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