SINGAPORE – There is no need for multiple rounds of voting to strengthen an Elected President’s mandate, as the President’s legitimacy is not determined by whether he secures an absolute majority of the electorate, said the Constitutional Commission, in…
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Panel dismisses suggestions to hold run-off elections
NTUC fair seeks to offer more support for freelance workers
SINGAPORE – Chasing clients for payment for jobs done and getting deducted make-up pay during reservist training for National Service are just some of the common woes that freelance workers face, and they lack support in handling these challenges because they…
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Minority representation needed ‘as Presidency symbolises nation’s unity’
SINGAPORE – Stressing that it was crucial for the office of the President to be periodically held by persons from minority races, the Constitutional Commission reiterated that such groups “must neither be perceived nor must they perceive themselves as being…
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Expanded CPA will help, but questions raised about its influence
SINGAPORE – The beefed-up Council of Presidential Advisers (CPA) will give the President added resources and enhance the decision-making process over fiscal matters and key public service appointments, said Members of Parliament (MPs) and political analysts…
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MPs, analysts welcome proposal to safeguard minority representation
SINGAPORE – Members of Parliament, political observers and minority community representatives yesterday welcomed the Constitutional Commission’s proposal to safeguard minority representation in the Elected Presidency. They were, however, divided on whether…
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The Cathay Cineplex: 1-for-1 Movie Deal for Singtel Customers (Thursdays) from 8 Sep 2016
IT’S BACK: The Cathay Cineplex 1-for-1 movie deal for Singtel customers today (8 Sep)
The Cathay Cineplex: 1-for-1 Movie Deal for Singtel Customers (Thursdays) from 8 Sep 2016
Have a Better Thursday and go on a 1 for 1 movie with a friend or loved one at The Cathay Cineplex, Handy Road. Exclusively for Singtel customers
Programme to help businesses cope with psychological impact of crises launched
The programme is funded by Temasek, and the company will be working with Changi General Hospital and Singapore Business Federation to develop and roll out the programme.
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Presidential candidates should be qualified, regardless of safeguards to elect minority: MPs
MP Zaqy Mohamad also says he hopes a “reserved election” would only be used as a last resort, while Workers’ Party chief Low Thia Khiang says his party is still against the Elected Presidency.
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Singapore Zika cases hit 283; potential new cluster Elite Terrace
Eight new cases of locally transmitted Zika were confirmed on Wednesday (Sep 7), bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Singapore to 283.
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Difficult for President to exercise custodial powers without mandate: PM Lee
The Constitutional Commission had suggested in its report that Singapore could remove the Elected Presidency and have Parliament pick a President.
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