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What laws or rules apply to civil servants when using information obtained from work?

A study claimed civil servants disproportionately bought homes near MRT stations that had not yet been publicly announced.
A study claimed civil servants disproportionately bought homes near MRT stations that had not yet been publicly announced.

Public service can better foster understanding between groups for collective action: Chan Chun Sing

Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing speaks at the Annual Public Service Leadership Ceremony on Sept 18.
Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing speaks at the Annual Public Service Leadership Ceremony on Sept 18.

PSD reviews paper alleging civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stops.

The PSD said it is looking at the data and methodology within the academic working paper.
The PSD said it is looking at the data and methodology within the academic working paper.

S’pore and Vietnam agree to deepen leadership exchanges, expand tech cooperation

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (second from right) and Vietnam Minister for Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung (second from left) exchange the agreements on Aug 25. With them are Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing (far right) and his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Cam Tu.
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (second from right) and Vietnam Minister for Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung (second from left) exchange the agreements on Aug 25. With them are Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing (far right) and his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Cam Tu.

Two paths, one purpose: How two President’s Scholars found meaning in helping others

Charlene Tan (left) and Samuel Poh are the two recipients of the 2026 President’s Scholarship.
Charlene Tan (left) and Samuel Poh are the two recipients of the 2026 President’s Scholarship.

Prominent scientist Tan Chorh Chuan to retire from permanent secretary roles on Sept 1

Renowed scientist Tan Chorh Chuan will relinquish his roles as Permanent Secretary of National Research and Development, and Public Sector Science and Technology Policy and Plans Office, Prime Minister’s Office on Sept 1.
Renowed scientist Tan Chorh Chuan will relinquish his roles as Permanent Secretary of National Research and Development, and Public Sector Science and Technology Policy and Plans Office, Prime Minister’s Office on Sept 1.

GovTech restructuring not part of a broad-based exercise across public service: PSD

The restructuring reflects its own operating needs as it adjusts to the broader changes in the technology sector, PSD said in a statement.
The restructuring reflects its own operating needs as it adjusts to the broader changes in the technology sector, PSD said in a statement.

Forum: Public Service has established workplace grievance processes 

Civil servants to get 0.45-month mid-year bonus

Civil servants in grades equivalent to MX13(I) and MX14 will receive an additional one-time payment of $250.
Civil servants in grades equivalent to MX13(I) and MX14 will receive an additional one-time payment of $250.

‘No room for reactive governance’: New head of civil service calls on top officers to innovate

Head of Civil Service (HCS) Mr Chan Heng Kee, speaking at The Administrative Service Dinner 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, on Apr 21, 2026.
Head of Civil Service (HCS) Mr Chan Heng Kee, speaking at The Administrative Service Dinner 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, on Apr 21, 2026.

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