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askST Jobs: My boss takes credit for my ideas and achievements. What can I do?

Employees should make their contributions visible, especially when their boss takes the credit.

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Are two N95 masks enough for me this haze season?

From Oct 14, each eligible person could collect a pack of two N95 masks at community clubs as well as via vending machines at locations such as selected public transport hubs and social service offices.

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Can the air-con remove PM2.5 particles? Will indoor plants and surgical masks help?

The Straits Times talks to experts on what can bring reprieve from the haze.

askST Jobs: I keep having to pick up a colleague’s work. How should I raise it with my boss?

An employee’s role is to highlight the issue and its impact, while managing the colleague’s performance is ultimately the manager’s responsibility.

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Do I have to pay for the Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes part of the national immunisation schedule?

Covid-19 vaccines continue to be free of charge for all Singapore citizens, permanent residents, long-term and certain short-term pass holders.

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Proposed COE revision: How it works and what it means for prospective buyers

The Land Transport Authority aims to “more effectively distinguish between mass-market and higher-end cars”.

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Why are public transport fares going up this year when energy prices are falling in Q4?

Higher energy costs brought on by the ongoing Middle East conflict contributed heavily to the higher fare increase.

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Spot electricity prices have hit a 2026 high. Will this raise my household bill?

The Uniform Singapore Energy Price (USEP), a measure of the wholesale cost of electricity taken half-hourly, rose to the highest levels seen in 2026 in recent weeks.

askST Jobs: My CPF contributions are missing or late. What should I do?

Employees should first verify whether their CPF contributions have been credited by checking their CPF statements through CPF online services.

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What is a jumbo flat and the HDB conversion scheme?

The HDB review comes after a jumbo flat in Telok Blangah – created by merging two three-room flats – was put up for sale at $2.18 million on Sept 19.

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