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Dinesh​ Vasu Dash

PAP Seniors Group pilots training for branch volunteers to identify and support isolated seniors

The one-year pilot will build on existing house visits and Meet-the-People Sessions.
The one-year pilot will build on existing house visits and Meet-the-People Sessions.

Scaffold netting at new worksites in Singapore must be fire-retardant from March 2027

This rule will apply to projects awarded from March 1, 2027, regardless of the material used for the scaffold.
This rule will apply to projects awarded from March 1, 2027, regardless of the material used for the scaffold.

Providing breathable attire, ice packs to protect outdoor workers from heat mandatory from Dec 1

Workers at a sheltered area with insulated roofing at the construction site of the PSA Supply Chain Hub @ Tuas, during a showcase of how heat stress risks are managed.
Workers at a sheltered area with insulated roofing at the construction site of the PSA Supply Chain Hub @ Tuas, during a showcase of how heat stress risks are managed.

MOM tapping migrant worker network for alerts on issues like salary claims: Dinesh

Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) with migrant workers from KPA Engineering, SK Industries and VVR Plant Engineering at Kranji Recreation Centre on June 28.
Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) with migrant workers from KPA Engineering, SK Industries and VVR Plant Engineering at Kranji Recreation Centre on June 28.

New South East CDC scheme taps human connection to offer residents wider support

Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left) with beneficiaries and volunteers of the council’s existing programmes.
Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left) with beneficiaries and volunteers of the council’s existing programmes.

Unions, employers to be consulted on legislating retrenchment benefits: Dinesh

The recommendations made by the Economic Strategy Review touched on stronger support for workers, and the authorities are looking at whether “we can go above 90 per cent”.
The recommendations made by the Economic Strategy Review touched on stronger support for workers, and the authorities are looking at whether “we can go above 90 per cent”.

PM Wong to deliver National Day message on Aug 8

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also Finance Minister, delivering his speech at the 2025 National Day Rally.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also Finance Minister, delivering his speech at the 2025 National Day Rally.

7 dead in work-related traffic accidents in first half of 2026

Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said the deaths are “deeply concerning”, even though a few fatal accidents were caused by other road users.
Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said the deaths are “deeply concerning”, even though a few fatal accidents were caused by other road users.

Unpaid wages: Director behind firms linked to case back in S’pore, assisting in MOM probe

Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) with migrant workers from KPA Engineering, SK Industries and VVR Plant Engineering at Kranji Recreation Centre on June 28.
Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) with migrant workers from KPA Engineering, SK Industries and VVR Plant Engineering at Kranji Recreation Centre on June 28.

Only 1 in 10 young Singapore workers is engaged at work: Gallup report

Many of those surveyed blame the low level of engagement on factors such as global market forces and challenging economic conditions.
Many of those surveyed blame the low level of engagement on factors such as global market forces and challenging economic conditions.

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