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Committee of Supply 2023

New website lets residents search for budget meals at HDB coffee shops nearby

A hawker at a stall with the budget meal sticker serving up a bowl of teochew noodles.
A hawker at a stall with the budget meal sticker serving up a bowl of teochew noodles.

From babies to exams to housing: Debate on ministries’ budget at a glance

The debate in Parliament spanned a range of topics, including helping young families find a home.
The debate in Parliament spanned a range of topics, including helping young families find a home.

Changes to A-level scoring system may reduce stress but not contest: Students, observers

The reduction in the number of tests and exams was supposed to reduce academic stress and to encourage the “joy of learning”.
The reduction in the number of tests and exams was supposed to reduce academic stress and to encourage the “joy of learning”.

Uniqlo, Amazon in S'pore boost hiring of persons with disabilities

Apparel retailer Uniqlo currently employs 42 people with disabilities across its 28 stores in Singapore.
Apparel retailer Uniqlo currently employs 42 people with disabilities across its 28 stores in Singapore.

The gist: MPs discuss making voting easier; kids get more ActiveSG credits

Children aged four to 12 who are Singapore citizens or PRs will receive an extra $100 of ActiveSG credits.
Children aged four to 12 who are Singapore citizens or PRs will receive an extra $100 of ActiveSG credits.

Parliament approves $123.7b Budget; debate ends with call to avoid polarisation, populism

MPs were called upon to avoid creating polarisation and descending to populism.
MPs were called upon to avoid creating polarisation and descending to populism.

More training and mentorship opportunities for youth in Singapore

The Government is looking at a mechanism to institutionalise the involvement of youth in policymaking.
The Government is looking at a mechanism to institutionalise the involvement of youth in policymaking.

Looking for a fitness trainer? A new national registry can help

NREP will serve as the first step towards professionalising the fitness and wellness industry.
NREP will serve as the first step towards professionalising the fitness and wellness industry.

National Museum of Singapore, Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall to be restored by 2025

The works on the National Museum of Singapore will take place in phases from late-2023 to 2025.
The works on the National Museum of Singapore will take place in phases from late-2023 to 2025.

More help for Malay/Muslims in public rental flats, new digital repository for asatizah: MCCY

A new digital repository will be launched to provide greater support for research fellows to guide them to provide religious guidance with confidence.
A new digital repository will be launched to provide greater support for research fellows to guide them to provide religious guidance with confidence.

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