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Passport Collection: How to Do it Yourself

The collection of biometric Singapore passports and identity cards can now be done without having to queue at the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Building. Once you are notified to collect your Singapore passport, make an appointment using ICA e-Appointment service for a date and time that is convenient for you.

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OneMap Singapore: A Platform for Innovative Map Applications

Singapore government has launched a common map platform called “OneMap” for public agencies to publish information and deliver map-based services. One service offered under OneMap is SchoolQuery. Parents can use this service to find out if their homes are within one or two kilometres of a certain primary school.

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Singapore Budget 2010 Speech & Highlights

Minister for Finance, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, will deliver the Singapore Budget 2010 Speech in Parliament on 22 February 2010 at 3.30pm (GMT+8). Singapore Budget 2010 Highlights

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Less Health Subsidies for Singapore PR

Government has decided to reduce health subsidies given to Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) by 10% points. Singapore citizens are still entitled to an 80% subsidy for a Class C ward. But PRs will be entitled to 60% of cost, down from 70%.

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Ministry of Home Affairs Career Fair 2010: 15-17 Jan

There will be 6 departments that are participating in the career fair: Singapore Police Force Internal Security Department Singapore Civil Defence Force Singapore Prison Service Immigration & Checkpoints Authority Central Narcotics Bureau

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Singapore Social Development Network offers SDUTrust Dating Treats for Singles

Singapore Social Development Unit – Social Development Service announces its new name – the Social Development Network (or SDN), as well as plans to extend its reach to all singles, linking them to a wider network of partners for dating services, events and information. In collaboration with private dating agencies, SDN will also be providing [...]

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Vote for Favourite Government Websites and Win Prizes

The Singapore Government Web Excellent Awards aim to promote the continuous improvement of Singapore Government websites and the adoption of web standards & best practices. The government wants to serve you better by providing easy and convenient access to Government information and e-servies on the Government websites. Tell which websites you like best, and what [...]

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SOEasy Program: have you heard of?

By 2010, public officers will enjoy an agile infocomm environment that promotes innovation and enhances productivity at work, with the establishment of a Standard ICT Operating Environment (SOEasy) for the public sector. The SOEasy will enable public officers to work together as One Government and improve overall operational efficiency in the public sector. Emphasizing this [...]

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No Change to Income Tax Treatment for Individuals Who Sell their Properties

Under the current framework, IRAS considers the facts and circumstances of each case to determine if the individual owner concerned should be subject to income tax on the property disposal gains. In practice, IRAS has assessed gains from property disposals to be taxable income for only a small number of individuals – typically those who [...]

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Enhanced Additional CPF Housing Grant Will Help More Own A Home

Households earning up to $5,000 a month can now look forward to more help to buy their first home. The Minister for National Development announced in Parliament today the details of the enhanced Additional CPF Housing Grant Scheme to help first-timers buy a home. AHG is an additional subsidy over and above the regular market [...]

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2 Online Calculators for 2009 Household Benefits & Business Benefits

After the Singapore 2009 Budget statement, you must be interested to find out your benefits as household or business. The online calculators of household benefits and business benefits are here to help you out.

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Bloomberg: Government to Help People Avoid Bankruptcy

via Bloomberg: The nation’s parliament passed a bill yesterday that will allow people with debt of as much as S$100,000 ($66,600) to work out a repayment plan with their creditors without being declared bankrupt, avoiding what the government calls the “attendant disabilities and social stigma” that come with insolvency.

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HDB Launching Sunshine Court (CCK) & Punggol Regalia

HDB is launching two new housing projects, Sunshine Court (275KB) in Choa Chu Kang and Punggol Regalia (282KB) in Punggol, under the Build-To-Order (BTO) System. A total of 1,181 Studio Apartments (SAs), 3-room, 4-room and 5-room flats in Standard and Premium designs will be offered. With these two new projects, HDB has launched a total [...]

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CPF Act Amended to Help Prepare for Retirement

Amendments to the CPF Act include allowing extended family members and employers to top up a CPF member’s Special or Retirement account with cash.

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Demonstrate at Speakers’ Corner from Sep 1

From Sep 1, you can hold outdoor demonstrations at Speakers’ Corner. The demonstrations may relate to anything except matters concerning race and religion.

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2008 Marriage & Parenthood Package

The Government will enhance the Marriage & Parenthood Package as announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the National Day Rally on 17 Aug 2008. The enhanced Package seeks to provide more broad-based support for couples to get married and to raise and care for their children.

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Give Feedback on Rally Speech via REACH Facebook

Do you have a Facebook? If you do, you can give your feedback on the Prime Minister’s National Day Rally Speech via the “REACH Facebook”.

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Singaporeans Soon Need Visa To Enter China

Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been informed today by the Chinese authorities that with effect from 1 July 2008, this visa-free facility would be temporarily suspended. Singapore ordinary passport holders would require a visa for entry into China. A bit inconvenient for some people who frequently travel to China; guess after the Olympics, everything [...]

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Don’t Forget To Apply for GST Offset Package

All adult Singaporeans will get GST Credits of up to $1,000 to help them with the impact of the GST increase. Those who earn less or live in smaller homes will get more GST Credits. Nearly three-quarters of adult Singaporeans will get $800 each. NSFs and NSmen will also get a one-off $100 of GST [...]

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