Former Speaker of Singapore Parliament Halimah Yacob filed her application forms for contesting the Presidential elections scheduled to be organised next month today. She is the last of the three Presidential hopefuls to file the papers.
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90 percent Singaporeans prefer cash transactions, citing privacy concerns: Paypal
90 percent of Singaporeans prefer to use cash as their primary mode of payment, despite the government’s emphasis on digital payments to support the Smart Nation vision.
Common QR code for Singapore to be set up by end of this year: MAS
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) aims to develop a common QR code for Singapore by the end of this year.
US accepts Singapore’s offer to render assistance in disaster relief efforts for Harvey
On Tuesday night (August 29), PM Lee had called President Trump to express his concern and sympathies over the loss of life and damage caused by the storm, said a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson.
Biggest conglomeration of people on Earth as 2 million Muslims assemble at Makkah for Haj pilgrimage
The biggest conglomeration of people on Earth, about 2 million people from various parts of the globe, are expected to converge at the holy city of Makkah for the annual Haj pilgrimage. Saudi Arabian government has made comprehensive arrangements for the pilgrimage.
Early childhood educators to get Teachers’ Day off on Aug 31
For the first time in Singapore, pre-school childhood educators will be getting Teacher’s Day off on August 31.
‘Do Good, Do Together’ to be campaign slogan for Presidential hopeful Halimah Yacob
As the day for the Presidential election of Singapore has been announced on September 23, presidential candidates have started their campaigning. Presidential hopeful Halimah Yacob has given the campaign slogan- ‘Do Good, Do Together’ hoping to do more for Singapore in a bigger role.
200 Indian students caught in Houston flooding being evacuated
At least 200 Indian students stranded at the University of Houston due to “catastrophic” flooding after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas were being evacuated to safer places, authorities said yesterday.
Think-tanks play a critical role in policymaking, but need to be objective
Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam noted that think-tanks play a critical role in policymaking as they put forward “practical viewpoints that help the country.”
Indian origin man charged for sexually assaulting private nurse hired to care for cancer-stricken wife
Indian national in Singapore Pillai Shyam Kumar Sadashivan was charged on Monday (August 28) for sexual assault on private nurse hired to care for his cancer-stricken wife.
