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Committee of Supply

Three new special education schools to open by early 2030s

The three new Sped schools will be located across the island for better geographical accessibility.
The three new Sped schools will be located across the island for better geographical accessibility.

Post-GEP: High-ability pupils to attend advanced modules outside school, identified using new test

Schools can also identify pupils using teacher observations, pupils’ schoolwork, with guidance from MOE.
Schools can also identify pupils using teacher observations, pupils’ schoolwork, with guidance from MOE.

Aggressive push to help firms internationalise; new district will connect Woodlands to JS-SEZ

Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.
Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.

Singapore to develop its own threat detection tools on the heels of UNC3886 attacks

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore said that the nation’s own threat detection technology will be developed by the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies.
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore said that the nation’s own threat detection technology will be developed by the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies.

Singapore to train 100,000 AI-savvy workers by 2029

The new National AI Impact Programme is also set to uplift 10,000 enterprises in the next three years.
The new National AI Impact Programme is also set to uplift 10,000 enterprises in the next three years.

Non-compliance with court orders in civil matters may be punished under new laws: Eric Chua

The intent is to give the Court greater powers to identify a judgment debtor’s assets, and introduce new enforcement modes to deter and punish non-compliance with Court orders.
The intent is to give the Court greater powers to identify a judgment debtor’s assets, and introduce new enforcement modes to deter and punish non-compliance with Court orders.

S’pore to step up investments to extend lead in advanced manufacturing, such as in semiconductors

The moves aim to help manufacturers raise their productivity, improve quality and reliability, and become more flexible and resilient.
The moves aim to help manufacturers raise their productivity, improve quality and reliability, and become more flexible and resilient.

First phase of Greater Sentosa upgrade to begin; Orchard Road refresh ongoing: Alvin Tan

As part of rejuvenation efforts, Sentosa will have its Sentosa Express replaced to improve connectivity, as well as added coastal protection at its beaches.


CREDIT: SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
As part of rejuvenation efforts, Sentosa will have its Sentosa Express replaced to improve connectivity, as well as added coastal protection at its beaches.


CREDIT: SENTOSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

S’pore cannot let foreign actors exploit differences, public must be vigilant and discerning: MFA

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Generic of Singapore Flag on the roof of the Parliament House on Nov 12. 

Tags: Singapore flag; national day; population; law

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
ST20241112_202476800440 pixgeneric Azmi Athni/

Generic of Singapore Flag on the roof of the Parliament House on Nov 12. 

Tags: Singapore flag; national day; population; law

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Students applying to JC from 2028 to use L1R4 score, requiring five O-level subjects instead of six

With this change, students will need to get 16 points or fewer for their L1R4 score, which stands for one language and four relevant subjects, to qualify for JC.
With this change, students will need to get 16 points or fewer for their L1R4 score, which stands for one language and four relevant subjects, to qualify for JC.

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