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First condominium launch after new cooling measures sees 70% sales Blossoms By The Park is the first condominium to be launched after the increased additional buyer’s stamp duty (ABSD) rates came into effect on Apr 27. http://dlvr.it/SnJ8lK via Blogger https://ift.tt/LEAQYGk April 30, 2023 at 12:37PM

Blossoms By The Park is the first condominium to be launched after the increased additional buyer’s stamp duty (ABSD) rates came into effect on Apr 27. http://dlvr.it/SnJ8lK

HDB to streamline home-buying process by consolidating eligibility assessments Buyers can expect to receive the HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter within 21 working days upon application submission. http://dlvr.it/SnG0LS via Blogger https://ift.tt/9SDFiLl April 29, 2023 at 12:37PM

Buyers can expect to receive the HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter within 21 working days upon application submission. http://dlvr.it/SnG0LS

Mediacorp wins 39 awards at World Media Festivals 2023, including 22 golds CNA's "What causes mental illnesses? The human brain and its link to mental health" also bagged a grand award in the News Reports and Features category at the 2023 World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards.  http://dlvr.it/SnC7kF via Blogger https://ift.tt/ka8j9Jg April 28, 2023 at 12:39PM

CNA's "What causes mental illnesses? The human brain and its link to mental health" also bagged a grand award in the News Reports and Features category at the 2023 World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards.  http://dlvr.it/SnC7kF

Singapore announces final squad of football players for 32nd SEA Games http://dlvr.it/Sn84dj via Blogger https://ift.tt/aI5lAyg April 27, 2023 at 12:37PM

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Mediacorp to broadcast 32nd Southeast Asian Games Team Singapore athletes will compete across 30 sports, including swimming, badminton, football and table tennis. http://dlvr.it/Sn50Z9 via Blogger https://ift.tt/HrZJWw0 April 26, 2023 at 12:37PM

Team Singapore athletes will compete across 30 sports, including swimming, badminton, football and table tennis. http://dlvr.it/Sn50Z9

Commentary: Fresh COVID-19 wave in Singapore could have a long tail of long COVID The recent spike in COVID-19 infections driven by XBB subvariants may be part of living with endemic COVID-19. But there is still the concern of long COVID, which may increase with reinfection, says infectious diseases doctor Loh Jiashen. http://dlvr.it/Sn1zns via Blogger https://ift.tt/GAuenb2 April 25, 2023 at 12:37PM

The recent spike in COVID-19 infections driven by XBB subvariants may be part of living with endemic COVID-19. But there is still the concern of long COVID, which may increase with reinfection, says infectious diseases doctor Loh Jiashen. http://dlvr.it/Sn1zns

Employees who stay put with an employer can be low-balled into receiving a “discount” of smaller pay increments instead of proper compensation, says Jolyn Ng. http://dlvr.it/Smz2zT

DPM Heng to make 5-day working visit to Japan http://dlvr.it/Smz2q6 via Blogger https://ift.tt/6yuFoLZ April 24, 2023 at 12:37PM

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Two men accused of stealing from money changer taken off flight at Changi Airport and arrested The suspects were arrested after a money changer reported the theft of about US$75,000. http://dlvr.it/SmwvBC via Blogger https://ift.tt/Dl7xSg9 April 23, 2023 at 12:37PM

The suspects were arrested after a money changer reported the theft of about US$75,000. http://dlvr.it/SmwvBC

Fixed deposit interest rates dip in Singapore amid uncertain economic outlook http://dlvr.it/SmtntN via Blogger https://ift.tt/tywbcD6 April 22, 2023 at 12:37PM

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How I learnt the art of ketupat weaving from my mother-in-law and what it taught me about family CNA Women's Izza Haziqah learns how to weave the traditional ketupat – a skill that requires patience, dexterity and lots of love for culture – from her expert mother-in-law. http://dlvr.it/Smqyv8 via Blogger https://ift.tt/EjwMD4J April 21, 2023 at 12:38PM

CNA Women's Izza Haziqah learns how to weave the traditional ketupat – a skill that requires patience, dexterity and lots of love for culture – from her expert mother-in-law. http://dlvr.it/Smqyv8

Man arrested for allegedly receiving marine gas oil stolen from Shell's Pulau Bukom facility http://dlvr.it/SmmvsG via Blogger https://ift.tt/uNHl70Y April 20, 2023 at 12:37PM

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Singapore’s first electric ferry ready to set sail next month, as maritime sector continues green push The Penguin Refresh will begin ferrying Shell personnel, contractors and visitors between Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal and Pulau Bukom in May. http://dlvr.it/SmjqJW via Blogger https://ift.tt/aCRFWu4 April 19, 2023 at 12:37PM

The Penguin Refresh will begin ferrying Shell personnel, contractors and visitors between Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal and Pulau Bukom in May. http://dlvr.it/SmjqJW

9 ways to have an authentic South Korean experience in Singapore: K-pop dance classes, bathhouses, costumes and more Hold on to your air-tickets! If you are craving a quick K-hit of fun and sometimes wacky Korean experiences without having to actually fly to the country, here are some ways to get your Korean culture fix. In partnership with Amazon Prime. http://dlvr.it/SmfmDw via Blogger https://ift.tt/igDWn9b April 18, 2023 at 12:37PM

Hold on to your air-tickets! If you are craving a quick K-hit of fun and sometimes wacky Korean experiences without having to actually fly to the country, here are some ways to get your Korean culture fix. In partnership with Amazon Prime. http://dlvr.it/SmfmDw

Body found in search for off-duty NSF firefighter who went missing in Pulau Ubin http://dlvr.it/SmbprZ via Blogger https://ift.tt/NKfot7g April 17, 2023 at 12:38PM

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News News Schools may implement measures like mask-wearing if multiple students fall ill with respiratory symptoms: MOE With Singapore in the midst of a COVID-19 wave, the Ministry of Education says student absenteeism due to flu-related illnesses “remains manageable”. http://dlvr.it/SmYhX1 via Blogger https://ift.tt/MrHIVR2 April 16, 2023 at 12:36PM via Blogger https://ift.tt/SLWkUIR April 16, 2023 at 12:36PM via Blogger https://ift.tt/M31YusK April 16, 2023 at 12:36PM

News Schools may implement measures like mask-wearing if multiple students fall ill with respiratory symptoms: MOE With Singapore in the midst of a COVID-19 wave, the Ministry of Education says student absenteeism due to flu-related illnesses “remains manageable”. http://dlvr.it/SmYhX1 via Blogger https://ift.tt/MrHIVR2 April 16, 2023 at 12:36PM via Blogger https://ift.tt/SLWkUIR April 16, 2023 at 12:36PM

Schools may implement measures like mask-wearing if multiple students fall ill with respiratory symptoms: MOE With Singapore in the midst of a COVID-19 wave, the Ministry of Education says student absenteeism due to flu-related illnesses “remains manageable”. http://dlvr.it/SmYhX1 via Blogger https://ift.tt/MrHIVR2 April 16, 2023 at 12:36PM

With Singapore in the midst of a COVID-19 wave, the Ministry of Education says student absenteeism due to flu-related illnesses “remains manageable”. http://dlvr.it/SmYhX1

MAS has not asked banks to 'keep quiet' about origins of wealth inflows into Singapore: Private banking group http://dlvr.it/SmWbrF via Blogger https://ift.tt/CL4WRbh April 15, 2023 at 12:37PM

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News No change in Singapore's monetary policy; current approach 'appropriate' for price stability, says MAS The central bank said the effects of its past tightening moves "should dampen inflation further". It also flagged the risk of a "deeper than anticipated" slowdown in the Singapore economy. http://dlvr.it/SmSrCZ via Blogger https://ift.tt/f6lJ2h7 April 14, 2023 at 12:37PM via Blogger https://ift.tt/rX7W0K5 April 14, 2023 at 12:37PM

No change in Singapore's monetary policy; current approach 'appropriate' for price stability, says MAS The central bank said the effects of its past tightening moves "should dampen inflation further". It also flagged the risk of a "deeper than anticipated" slowdown in the Singapore economy. http://dlvr.it/SmSrCZ via Blogger https://ift.tt/f6lJ2h7 April 14, 2023 at 12:37PM

The central bank said the effects of its past tightening moves "should dampen inflation further". It also flagged the risk of a "deeper than anticipated" slowdown in the Singapore economy. http://dlvr.it/SmSrCZ

With HDB resale values climbing significantly in recent years, International Property Advisor’s Ku Swee Yong looks at whether it is an opportune time for elderly flat owners to consider cashing out their HDB nest eggs. http://dlvr.it/SmPtKL

Singapore swimmer Teong Tzen Wei speaks out about drug controversy, looks ahead to SEA Games http://dlvr.it/SmPt6s via Blogger https://ift.tt/EKg5epS April 13, 2023 at 12:38PM

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Man carrying axe along Stamford Road arrested, police investigations ongoing http://dlvr.it/SmLvML via Blogger https://ift.tt/Fm9Enkh April 12, 2023 at 12:37PM

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In full: President Halimah Yacob's address at the opening of parliament President Halimah Yacob's address at the opening of the second session of Singapore's 14th parliament sets the agenda for the rest of this government's term. http://dlvr.it/SmHy4d via Blogger https://ift.tt/UJOVYeX April 11, 2023 at 12:37PM

President Halimah Yacob's address at the opening of the second session of Singapore's 14th parliament sets the agenda for the rest of this government's term. http://dlvr.it/SmHy4d

'Not obligatory' for countries to follow each other in determining start of Islamic calendar: MUIS Deputy Mufti Dr Mohd Murat Md Aris said that differences in the determination of the Islamic calendar is "something which is neither unexpected nor alarming". http://dlvr.it/SmFL6v via Blogger https://ift.tt/r4NHJgf April 10, 2023 at 12:38PM

Deputy Mufti Dr Mohd Murat Md Aris said that differences in the determination of the Islamic calendar is "something which is neither unexpected nor alarming". http://dlvr.it/SmFL6v

Preparations for Singapore's leadership transition going 'as well as they can': Shanmugam The Law and Home Affairs Minister noted that what sets Singapore's leaders apart from their counterparts in many other countries is the "degree of training" they go through. http://dlvr.it/SmCNmV via Blogger https://ift.tt/afpYSAw April 09, 2023 at 12:36PM

The Law and Home Affairs Minister noted that what sets Singapore's leaders apart from their counterparts in many other countries is the "degree of training" they go through. http://dlvr.it/SmCNmV

Luxury car tax trickle-down effect led to record-high COE prices across the board, say industry players As more buyers now find luxury cars out of their budget, they have turned away from these vehicles, and are now looking at Category A cars. http://dlvr.it/Sm9Q7L via Blogger https://ift.tt/93pyXNs April 08, 2023 at 12:36PM