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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.

askST Jobs: My company offered me a more junior title with the same salary. Is it a step backwards?

Job titles are often less meaningful than people think they are, say HR experts.

‘Give me 1 million rupiah’: What you should do if asked for a bribe when entering Batam

Travellers are not required to pay unofficial fees for entry into Batam.

askST: The fatal Chinatown accident case has a gag order. What does it cover? Can it be lifted?

The gag order was issued on April 8 to protect the identity of a child whose mother allegedly caused a car accident in Chinatown on Feb 6.

askST Jobs: I struggle to say ‘no’ at work. How can I set boundaries?

Setting boundaries at work is fundamentally about prioritisation.

askST: What is the Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee, S’pore’s ‘apex’ body during national crises?

The HCMC is the apex body that sets the direction for the Singapore government's response to major crises.

askST: Why is there a burning smell in S’pore even though there is no haze

Hazy conditions at Tampines Central Park at 8.25am on March 24.

How to cut your electricity and fuel costs as prices rise amid Iran war

Raising air-conditioner temperatures, turning off appliances not in use, will help trim your bills.

askST Jobs: What is a good salary increment within the same company?

In Singapore, annual salary increments in steady economic conditions typically range between 3 per cent and 5 per cent.

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12-hour land crossings, sleeping on hotel floors: What to expect before a repatriation flight

Those looking to leave the Middle East should expect plans to change, and be prepared to move on to a new flight or transport option at short notice.

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