Key measures include the implementation of the Silver Support Scheme, and a one-off GST Voucher – Cash Special Payment for eligible recipients.
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Budget 2016: Measures to help households and seniors
Families get a push with Budget 2016
Social support may not have taken up the bulk of the budget, but there are several new measure as well as existing ones that will give families – especially those who are at risk financially – a boost.
1) A kickstart…
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Officers involved in NSF death suffered 'significant' monetary cost: Ng Eng Hen
“The two SAF officers involved will carry with them the pain of this incident for the rest of their lives. But I do not believe that they started that fateful day intending at all to harm the soldiers under their charge,” the Defence Minister said.
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Town Councils may need to set aside part of sinking fund for lift replacement: Lawrence Wong
The National Development Minister was responding to queries from Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Chong Kee Hiong on whether the ministry will investigate if Town Councils have sufficient funds for such projects.
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Budget 2016: Higher payouts, more support for disabled, low-wage workers
Payouts will be increased under the Workfare Income Supplement scheme for low-wage employees, while more support will be given to workers with disabilities.
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Football: Singapore scrape 'lucky' 2-1 win over Myanmar in friendly
A late winner from Fazrul Nawaz helps the Lions see off the Myanmar visitors.
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Budget 2016: A more caring Singapore
In May last year, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the then-finance minister, was interviewed at a symposium by BBC’s HARDtalk presenter Stephen Sackur.
When asked if he believed in the concept of safety nets, Mr Tharman replied: “…
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118 people arrested in islandwide anti-loansharking operation
March 24, 2016 11:03 PM
SINGAPORE – The police have arrested 118 suspects for loansharking activities in a four-day islandwide operation that ended on Thursday (March 24).
BBC's premium drama channel to launch in Singapore on April 4
SINGAPORE – From April 4, StarHub cable TV subscribers can get to watch British dramas like Sherlock on BBC First when the channel makes its first Southeast Asian launch.
Those who are not StarHub cable TV customers can also tune in to the subscription video on-demand channel via the Go Premium Pack on the telco’s online streaming service StarHub Go.
Soon, some popular dramas will be aired here within 24 hours of their original transmission, said Monty Ghai, senior vice-president and general manager of BBC Worldwide Southeast Asia said.
“The BBC is known for its commitment to high quality productions and our customers can look forward to watching entire seasons of their favourite critically acclaimed dramas in High Definition, at any time and on any device,” said Lee Soo Hui, head of StarHub’s media business unit.
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