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Committee of Supply

Ageing condos could get help to fix estate problems, maintain sinking funds, under new proposal

The review comes at a time when more private residential developments in Singapore have crossed the 30-year mark.
The review comes at a time when more private residential developments in Singapore have crossed the 30-year mark.

60-storey BTO project to be built in Pearl’s Hill; HDB to construct taller blocks where possible

ilhdb04 - A BTO project at the base of Pearl’s Hill in Chinatown is set to be the tallest public housing development in Singapore at over 60 storeys.


CREDIT: HDB
ilhdb04 - A BTO project at the base of Pearl’s Hill in Chinatown is set to be the tallest public housing development in Singapore at over 60 storeys.


CREDIT: HDB

Patient care not compromised despite $310 million operating expenditure dip: MOH

In estimating its budget for the next financial year (FY), the Ministry of Health (MOH) has reduced its estimated operating expenditure for FY2025 to $18.49 billion.
In estimating its budget for the next financial year (FY), the Ministry of Health (MOH) has reduced its estimated operating expenditure for FY2025 to $18.49 billion.

What you need to know about Singapore’s Year of Climate Adaptation in 2026

Adapting to climate change impacts will be a key priority for Singapore from 2026.
Adapting to climate change impacts will be a key priority for Singapore from 2026.

Local farms to get better supply of baby fish and shrimp; new $70 million top-up to agri fund: Zaqy

Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad outlined Singapore’s vulnerability to external shocks and supply chain disruptions as a country heavily reliant on imports.
Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad outlined Singapore’s vulnerability to external shocks and supply chain disruptions as a country heavily reliant on imports.

S’pore sets up heat resilience office, invests $40m in heat research as part of new adaptation efforts

The Heat Resilience Policy Office will oversee heat management efforts across the country.
The Heat Resilience Policy Office will oversee heat management efforts across the country.

Singapore to raise retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 on July 1

Over the past five years, labour force participation among residents in their 60s has edged up, from around 58 per cent to nearly 60 per cent. Among those in their 50s, it rose from 79 per cent to 82 per cent.
Over the past five years, labour force participation among residents in their 60s has edged up, from around 58 per cent to nearly 60 per cent. Among those in their 50s, it rose from 79 per cent to 82 per cent.

New work pass for high earners in AI and tech among changes to S’pore foreign workforce policies

The One pass (AI and Tech) will replace the existing Tech Pass.
The One pass (AI and Tech) will replace the existing Tech Pass.

askST: With GEP being discontinued, what do I need to know about the new programme that replaces it?

Compared with the GEP, new centre-based advanced modules allow pupils to develop their strengths in specific academic domains.
Compared with the GEP, new centre-based advanced modules allow pupils to develop their strengths in specific academic domains.

More support for disadvantaged students, review of milestone exams among MOE initiatives

Additional manpower and funding will be given to more primary and secondary schools to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Additional manpower and funding will be given to more primary and secondary schools to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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