Trust in media is important. It there is no trust in media, it would inevitably lead to a government and political leadership that is not trusted, and we are all finished if that happens, Mr Shanmugam said. We have seen how important trust in media and government/institutions is in this pandemic. Without trust we would not have been able to manage the pandemic the way we did.
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Desmond Lee walks the talk, and solicits views from a cross-section of people. He is also well-respected by the nature community.
"If your solution is a one-liner, is a slogan, whether it is more to the left or to the right, it is just a slogan. Solving problems is very, very much an exercise of pragmatism and understanding."
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This case is a reminder that vaccinated individuals can get infected but the vaccine can prevent symptomatic disease. This is why we cannot let our guard down and must adhere to all existing safety measures.
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Mufti Nazirudin welcomes the likely shift in policy on nurses wearing the tudung with their uniform and expressed deep appreciation of the opportunity to continuously provide feedback on many national issues including the tudung. In his reply, PM Lee thank the Mufti and MUIS for their support in Government's deliberations on the matter and said that change has to be carefully considered and gradual so that when it comes, it is understood by all communities and thus strengthen, rather than weaken, our social cohesion.
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Job satisfaction remains high for security officers despite an increase in abuse and the challenges they face amid the pandemic. Wages also remain higher than the recommended level in the PWM.
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Move aside the national minimum wage. The Labour Movement has made huge progress in increasing the productivity of the workforce and helping improve the welfare of low-wage workers through various schemes, like the Job Redesign programme targeted at older workers so smarter jobs can be catered for them.
The tripartite efforts have resulted in many opportunities for workers to up-skill and access training workshops to broaden their skill sets which can help in their job search and overall social mobility.
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COVID-19 shines the spotlight on PA in nation-building, distributing masks, tokens and more. There is nothing political in these activities.
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"The final medical treatment decisions involving the use of hormonal therapy rest with clinicians and their patients," the statement said.
Where minors are concerned, such treatments require the written consent of parents.
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Khair is one of MANY dedicated union leaders out there serving quietly and creating a harmonious labour scene that is uniquely Singapore.
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To some of us, the cash relief provided by the NTUC Care Fund maybe just a small amount. But for others, this may mean a month’s grocery. When it comes to giving, no amount is too little. These are real people, facing real hardships, who have been supported.
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