Current News
Release of 1st quarter 2008 real estate statistics
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) released today the real estate statistics for the 1st Quarter 2008.
Proposed liposuction regulatory regime
The Ministry of Health has formulated its draft regulatory regime pertaining to liposuction. In the proposal, MOH will regulate liposuction as a special care service under the Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act.
New general hospital in Jurong East to open by 2015
MOH is working with URA to develop a new general hospital to serve Singaporeans living in the Western region (see Annex A for site boundary).
The site is located in Jurong East, within walking distance from Jurong East MRT Interchange and Jurong East Bus Interchange. It is also accessible by road from Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE).
CAAS and Certis CISCO sign first Master Security Services Contract
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Certis CISCO today signed a Master Security Services (MSS) contract for the provision of security services at Singapore Changi Airport, Seletar Airport, Changi Airfreight Centre and Singapore Air Traffic Control Centre.
10% Energy Challenge Lucky Draw for households
The National Environment Agency (NEA), which spearheads Singapore's energy efficiency drive, is challenging all 1.12 million households across the island to cut their electricity usage by 10%.
Dubbed as the 10% Energy Challenge, the first-of-its kind national campaign underscores NEA's key focus on raising awareness amongst Singapore residents on energy conservation and stimulating the adoption of an energy efficient lifestyle as part of their daily lives. The campaign empowers everyone to contribute towards Singapore's efforts in mitigating climate change.
Electronic invoices for Government from 1 May 2008
From 1 May 2008, all suppliers billing the Government will need to submit their invoices electronically. The e-Invoice system is another initiative of the Integrated Government 2010 (iGov2010) Masterplan which seeks to extend the reach and quality of Government e-services.
Bus and train fare evaders to be fined from 1 July 2008
From 1 July 2008, the penalty fee regulations to deter fare evasion on basic bus and train services will come into effect. Fare evaders who are caught for deliberately not paying or under- paying the correct fares when travelling on basic bus or train services will be required to pay a penalty fee of S20 Any misuse of concession cards (e.g. for students, NS-men) will face a penalty fee of $50.
Singapore fund management industry has done well in last few years
Source: http://www.mas.gov.sg
Keynote Address by Mr Kola Luu, Executive Director, MAS, Structured Products Asia 2007 Shangri-La Singapore
An Excerpt
The Singapore fund management industry has done well in the last few years, thanks to strong economic growth as well as the increase in depth and breath of our financial markets.
Singapore has maintained its position as a major forex trading center in the world, based on the latest BIS triennial survey on OTC FX volume.
No reported cases of medical complications related to body art tattoo
Source: http://www.moh.gov.sg
Parliamentary QA: Body Art Tattoo
Question No: 438 Question By: Dr Lam Pin Min
To ask the Minister for Health whether
(i) there were any reported cases of medical complications related to body art tattoo; and
(ii) regulations are necessary in the body art tattoo industry to prevent the possible transmission of infectious diseases through unhygienic practices.
Medishield for special needs children
Source: http://www.moh.gov.sg
Medishield for special needs children
Question No: 439
Question By: Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng
To ask the Minister for Health
(a) whether MediShield is self-funded by the Central Provident Fund; and
(b) how much will it cost to enable families to cover special needs children (i) born with congenital or pre-existing illnesses and (ii) attending special schools, to allow them to enjoy the same health insurance coverage as normal children.