2021 New Year Message from PM Lee Hsien Loong
PM Lee’s New Year Message for 2021 reproduced in full: 2020 has been an exceptionally testing year for Singapore. At the beginning of the year, all of us had big plans to travel, grow our businesses, spend time with loved ones, get married and start a family, or graduate and take our first jobs. But […]
2020 and the relevance of the opposition to Singapore’s survival
2020 is the year where we have been tested as a people and as a country. It’s the year where every system in the country was put to the test, stressed and stretched. In a crisis of unprecedented proportion, where both our health and our economic survival were threatened, 2020 has shown how irrelevant the […]
Award-winning Punggol 21: a promise delivered brick by brick, step by step
Stroll along Punggol estate and you will come across My Waterway@Punggol – a waterway created for a more refreshing living environment for HDB residents. The 4.2km-long Punggol Waterway is now one of the most recognisable landmarks in Punggol. A joint project between HDB and NParks, the waterway acts as a major air corridor and encourages […]
Additional $84 million support for aviation sector that will not recover soon
Given ongoing border restrictions and the resurgence of COVID-19 in many countries over winter, air travel will not recover soon. It is therefore critical that support for the aviation sector be maintained to help companies and workers tide through the crisis, the CAAS said in an update on Tuesday, 29 December 2020. The Government will […]
On Difficult Times: What Single Mum, Madam Walter, Has to Teach Us About Grit and Courage
I met single mum, Madam Walter, 53, on Christmas Eve. An acquaintance of mine had heard about her and thought her sharing would be inspiring for us all during these difficult times. Now 2020 has been brutal, hasn’t it? Decades of Struggles, Still Optimistic Madam Walter is no stranger to difficult circumstances. A single mum. […]
The pandemic has tested our mettle, but it will not break our resolve and spirit: Gan Kim Yong
As we enter Phase 3, it is timely to reflect on what we have gone through together in this extraordinary year, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said. In a heartfelt letter addressed to the healthcare family, Mr Gan thanked healthcare workers for the colossal effort they put in to keep Singapore safe. Describing 2020 as […]
NTUC FairPrice extends Pioneer and Merdeka Generations Discount Schemes Until 31 December 2021
Senior citizens from the Pioneer and Merdeka Generations can continue to enjoy discounts at NTUC FairPrice outlets for another year. NTUC FairPrice (FairPrice) announced on Monday (Dec 28, 2020) that they will be extending its Pioneer Generation (PG) discount scheme and Merdeka Generation (MG) discount scheme for another 12 months, until 31 December 2021. FairPrice […]
Healthcare workers, elderly 70 and older prioritised for COVID vaccination
The MOH said that healthcare workers and the elderly will be prioritised for COVID-19 vaccination. Given the high global demand for COVID-19 vaccines and the time needed to scale up manufacturing and distribution, initial supplies of vaccines will be limited. Vaccine stocks are expected to arrive in Singapore in batches over several months and vaccination […]
Anaphylaxis: what you want to know about this potentially life-threatening allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to insect bites like bee stings, food, or medication that should be treated right away. It causes your immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can cause you to go into shock. Your blood pressure drops suddenly and your airways narrow, blocking breathing. Signs and […]
Safe Nation: moving into Phase Three of re-opening for religious activities
From 28 Dec 2020, up to 250 people will be allowed at congregational and other worship services, up from 100 people today, MCCY said. The number excludes religious and supporting workers and persons implementing safe management measures. Supporting workers may include musicians. Where the places of worship are located in residential units, up to 8 […]