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Draft GST Bill proposes giving taxman powers to force entry, make arrests without warrant for serious tax crimes June 28, 2018 1:06 PM These enhanced powers are to counteract syndicates and recalcitrant taxpayers, who are becoming more active and are employing more sophisticated strategies for tax fraud.  Source link

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Elected MPs pay $365 a year for HDB parking June 26, 2018 5:00 AM Elected MPs pay $365 for an annual permit that allows them to park in any Housing Board carpark when they do constituency work, and at Parliament House when they are on official business. Source link

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MPs pay $365 for annual permit that allows parking at HDB carparks and Parliament House: MND June 25, 2018 6:32 PM SINGAPORE - Elected MPs pay $365 for an annual permit that allows them to park at Housing Board (HDB) carparks when they do constituency work, and at Parliament House when they are on official business. Source link

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14 people killed in vehicle-related incidents last year, top cause for deaths in work places in 2017 June 25, 2018 4:41 PM SINGAPORE - One of every three deaths at the workplace last year was caused by a vehicular incident. Source link

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Two artists seek arts community NMP nomination June 24, 2018 10:31 PM SINGAPORE - Two artists are seeking to represent the arts sector as Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) for the upcoming 2½-year term. Source link

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F&B workers to be assessed if they can get on wage ladder

F&B workers to be assessed if they can get on wage ladder

[ad_1] June 24, 2018 5:00 AM

Kitchen helpers and other low-wage workers in the food and beverage (F&B) industry could be next in line for a basic wage and structured increases under the Progressive Wage Model (PWM). [ad_2] Source link

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Out to grow wages by doing courses June 24, 2018 5:00 AM The monthly pay of landscape gardener Kee Soon Tiong, 60, has risen by $500 from what he received nine years ago. But while these earnings cover the basics, they are not enough for treats like holidays. Source link

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More CDAC support for needy students and parents June 22, 2018 5:00 AM A new approach is being adopted by the Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC), a self-help group, to help the community's needy students and their parents. Source link

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Inaugural learning festival with 350 activities; many discounted courses and e-books June 21, 2018 7:29 PM SINGAPORE - A five-week festival that offers discounts for e-books and online skills courses will be unveiled on June 30 for Singapore workers who want to improve their skills and learn new things. Source link

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'PMEs' with inflated titles shortchanged, says labour MP June 21, 2018 5:00 AM What's in a job title? For some PMEs, it can mean being shortchanged. Source link

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Disguised PMEs shortchanged, says labour MP Patrick Tay June 21, 2018 12:00 AM SINGAPORE - What's in a job title? For some PMEs, it can mean being shortchanged. Source link

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Half-month bonus for civil servants in July June 20, 2018 5:00 AM Singapore's biggest employer - the government - will give its 85,000 civil servants a mid-year bonus of half a month's pay in July, the same as last year.

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Civil servants to get half-month mid-year bonus, one-off payments of $300 to $500

Civil servants to get half-month mid-year bonus, one-off payments of $300 to $500

[ad_1] June 19, 2018 5:53 PM

SINGAPORE – Singapore’s biggest employer – the Government – will give its 85,000 civil servants a mid-year bonus of half a month’s pay in July, the same as last year. [ad_2] Source link

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American student held in Vietnam did not have intention to take part in violent activities, say friends June 19, 2018 8:54 PM SINGAPORE - An American student accused of involvement in anti-government protests in Vietnam did not have any intention to engage in violent activities and was probably caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, his friends said on Tuesday (June 19). Source link

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Trump-Kim summit: Pilot puts duty before China trip for wedding anniversary

Trump-Kim summit: Pilot puts duty before China trip for wedding anniversary

[ad_1] June 17, 2018 5:00 AM

Over Sentosa, a lone Apache helicopter of the Republic of Singapore Air Force keeps a vigilant watch of the skies and seas around Capella Singapore. [ad_2] Source link

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Engineering a birthday surprise for US President

Engineering a birthday surprise for US President

[ad_1] June 17, 2018 5:00 AM

When the butler walked into the dining room at the Istana last Monday with a birthday cake for Mr Donald Trump, a wide grin broke out on the American President’s face. [ad_2] Source link

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The making of a last-minute meeting June 17, 2018 5:00 AM It is Tuesday night, and immigration officials and airport staff are preparing for the impending departure of one VIP - with two red carpets. Source link