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Rahayu Mahzam

59 large-scale vape smuggling cases detected by HSA and ICA in 2025; 230,000 vapes and parts seized

MOH and HSA had said on Jan 29 that in the last four months of 2025, a total of 3,534 people were caught and fined for owning and using vapes.
MOH and HSA had said on Jan 29 that in the last four months of 2025, a total of 3,534 people were caught and fined for owning and using vapes.

Career model for nurses in Singapore to be reviewed: Rahayu Mahzam

Existing supervisory frameworks for nurse leaders will also be enhanced to better support their needs.
Existing supervisory frameworks for nurse leaders will also be enhanced to better support their needs.

New postgraduate training ecosystem for physiotherapists launched by NTU, NHG Health

azrehab23 - (From Left to Right) Mr Lim Tong Li, Physiotherapist, AWWA, (Mock Patient) and Dr Chin Lay Fong Assistant Director (Research) Allied Health TTSH demonstrating the facilitation in inpatient ward gym). Taken at TTSH Integrated Care Hub.


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azrehab23 - (From Left to Right) Mr Lim Tong Li, Physiotherapist, AWWA, (Mock Patient) and Dr Chin Lay Fong Assistant Director (Research) Allied Health TTSH demonstrating the facilitation in inpatient ward gym). Taken at TTSH Integrated Care Hub.


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New task force to look at career development, effective use of AI for Malay/Muslim youth

The task force is led by Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health Rahayu Mahzam (front row, third from left) and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi (front row, second from left).
The task force is led by Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health Rahayu Mahzam (front row, third from left) and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi (front row, second from left).

New mobile dental clinic to serve more than 1,900 seniors

Madam Toh Yeow Leng being assisted up via a ramp and into the mobile dental clinic at Bright Hill Evergreen Home on Sept 26.
Madam Toh Yeow Leng being assisted up via a ramp and into the mobile dental clinic at Bright Hill Evergreen Home on Sept 26.

Digital inclusivity a shared responsibility: Rahayu Mahzam

The authorities have a “longstanding commitment” to support seniors and low-income families in their digitalisation journey, said Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam.
The authorities have a “longstanding commitment” to support seniors and low-income families in their digitalisation journey, said Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam.

PAP’s Murali warns against populism, polarisation taking root in S’pore politics

Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC team member, Murali Pillai speaking during the rally at Jurong East Stadium, on Apr 28, 2025.

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Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC team member, Murali Pillai speaking during the rally at Jurong East Stadium, on Apr 28, 2025.

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More than 13,400 families to receive healthy grocery packs during Ramadan

(From left) Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam, West Coast GRC MP Foo Mee Har, and Second Advisor to Jurong GRC Grassroots Organisations Dr Hamid Razak chatting with beneficiaries at Gek Poh Ville Community Club on March 23.
(From left) Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam, West Coast GRC MP Foo Mee Har, and Second Advisor to Jurong GRC Grassroots Organisations Dr Hamid Razak chatting with beneficiaries at Gek Poh Ville Community Club on March 23.

Police alerted HSA to over 4,000 cases of vaping from 2023 to 2024; one family reported own child

Under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act, those caught buying, using or possessing vaping products can be fined up to $2,000.
Under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act, those caught buying, using or possessing vaping products can be fined up to $2,000.

Singapore in talks with Australia over social media ban for young users

MPs have asked whether Singapore would consider similar measures to further safeguard children and teenagers on social media platforms.
MPs have asked whether Singapore would consider similar measures to further safeguard children and teenagers on social media platforms.

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