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Traffic Police launches new initiative to urge all road users to help keep one another safe

Pedestrians, motorists and cyclists who join the “Road Users on Watch” initiative can receive comprehensive information on road safety, alerts and advisories.
Pedestrians, motorists and cyclists who join the “Road Users on Watch” initiative can receive comprehensive information on road safety, alerts and advisories.

Flexible work arrangements gain ground in Singapore but stigma remains: PAP Women’s Wing survey

From left: 
Hazlina Abdul Halim, IWD 2026 Organising Chairperson , Sim Ann, Chairperson, PAP Women?s Wing , Pauline Loo, Senior Vice President (Human Resources), Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, Ang Yuit, President, Association of Small & Medium Enterprises, Pravita Nithiah Nandan, former NTUC Union Leader, National Transport Workers? Union and Member of the Tripartite Workgroup on FWAs and Aslam Sardar, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Human Resource Professionals at a panel discussion during the PAP Women?s Wing Commemorates International Women?s Day 2026 event on March 7, 2026.
From left: 
Hazlina Abdul Halim, IWD 2026 Organising Chairperson , Sim Ann, Chairperson, PAP Women?s Wing , Pauline Loo, Senior Vice President (Human Resources), Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, Ang Yuit, President, Association of Small & Medium Enterprises, Pravita Nithiah Nandan, former NTUC Union Leader, National Transport Workers? Union and Member of the Tripartite Workgroup on FWAs and Aslam Sardar, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Human Resource Professionals at a panel discussion during the PAP Women?s Wing Commemorates International Women?s Day 2026 event on March 7, 2026.

Japan can play a larger role in the region if it is able to resolve historical issues: Sim Ann

Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann speaking at the Business China Special Speaker Series on March 6.
Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann speaking at the Business China Special Speaker Series on March 6.

S’pore to tighten demerit points system, lower alcohol limits amid surge in road traffic deaths

Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann said the road traffic situation here was deteriorating, and changes are needed to arrest this.
Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann said the road traffic situation here was deteriorating, and changes are needed to arrest this.

Parliament passes Bill that paves the way for ERP 2 and stricter mobility scooter rules

Users of mobility scooters will need to have a Certificate of Medical Need from June 1. Several groups, including seniors aged 70 and above, will be exempt.
Users of mobility scooters will need to have a Certificate of Medical Need from June 1. Several groups, including seniors aged 70 and above, will be exempt.

Driver arrested near Potong Pasir as annual anti-drink driving campaign is launched

The annual anti-drink drive campaign is organised by TP. The campaign is usually held during the year-end festive season.
The annual anti-drink drive campaign is organised by TP. The campaign is usually held during the year-end festive season.

More road accidents and fatalities in first 9 months of 2025: Sim Ann

Motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians continue to be over-represented in accidents.
Motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians continue to be over-represented in accidents.

Mutual investment, cooperation in new growth areas will take S’pore-China ties to next level: Chee

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said both governments should also work together to foster innovation in new growth areas.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said both governments should also work together to foster innovation in new growth areas.

S’pore must strengthen defences against evolving foreign interference tactics: Sim Ann

Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann said MHA will amend Singapore’s foreign interference law to strengthen the levers to address such operations.
Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann said MHA will amend Singapore’s foreign interference law to strengthen the levers to address such operations.

Managing costs among areas PAP Women’s Wing is looking at to encourage more to start families

Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs Sim Ann said the PAP Women’s Wing will identify and understand people’s specific cost concerns.
Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs Sim Ann said the PAP Women’s Wing will identify and understand people’s specific cost concerns.

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