NTWU partners Temasek Foundation to distribute more than 20,000 oximeters to transport workers
The National Transportation Workers’ Union (NTWU) has partnered with Temasek Foundation to distribute more than 20,000 oximeters to the transport workers to encourage them to monitor their health regularly, and at the same time, express their recognition of their efforts as frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. An oximeter is a portable device that can […]
Union lends support to the family of SMRT technician who dies in accident while repairing bus
An unfortunate accident that occurred on the morning of 6 June has left one SMRT technician killed and another injured. The technician, a 43-year-old Singapore permanent resident, and another worker, 44, were injured while repairing the mini-bus at the Automotive Services commercial repair centre at Ang Mo Kio depot. According to the report, the two […]
Temasek responds to critical shortage of oxygen, essential supplies in India
In response to the critical shortage of oxygen in India, Temasek has been working alongside their portfolio company SATS and the High Commission of India in Singapore to help transport four cryogenic oxygen cylinders. In a Facebook post, Temasek said that it is partnering with Air India and Amazon India News to airlift oxygen concentrators, […]
4G Leadership: why you can be excited about Ong Ye Kung
“A one-party system gives Singapore its best shot at success because it is a small country that needs to stay nimble and move fast in a changing global environment.” – Ong Ye Kung, 2017 Institute of Policy Studies’ annual Singapore Perspectives Conference Prior to entering politics, Mr Ong worked for Keppel Corporation where he was […]
HSR project terminated; Malaysia to compensate Singapore
The HSR (High-Speed Rail) project between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur has been terminated after both sides failed to reach an agreement on the changes proposed by Malaysia. Singapore and Malaysia signed the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High-Speed Rail Bilateral Agreement (BA) in 2016. Construction of the HSR Project was subsequently suspended, from September 2018 to […]