At a media briefing today (16 Nov), the new SMRT CEO LG (NS) Neo Kian Hong told reporters that the "deep-seated cultural issues" of human error or failure characterised by his predecessor Desmond Kuek do not exist within the SMRT. "Based on my experience, our people want to do well," said Mr Neo, "I do not agree with the term …

National Development Minister Lawrence Wong published a blog today (16 Nov) relating how he recently helped an elderly couple to do some financial planning for their retirement. In general, Singaporeans are asset rich but cash poor. A lot of their cash is stuck in the high-priced properties in Singapore, so much so that many have found it difficult to retire …

In a media report on Wed (13 Nov), a Singaporean male doctor, Ler Teck Siang, who submitted his own blood sample in place of his HIV-positive boyfriend's, to help the American get an employment pass here, has been sentenced to two years' jail. Ler was jailed for abetment of cheating and for giving a false statement to a public servant. …

In a media report yesterday (13 Nov), a Singaporean male doctor, Ler Teck Siang, who submitted his own blood sample in place of his HIV-positive boyfriend's, to help the American get an employment pass here, has been sentenced to two years' jail. Ler was jailed for abetment of cheating and for giving a false statement to a public servant. His …

Yesterday, Vulcanpost.com published an interview it had with NTUC Foodfare CEO Perry Ong ('NTUC Foodfare CEO Claims Social Enterprise Hawker Centres Remain An Affordable Option For Hawkers',13 Nov), regarding his response to the current brickbats social enterprises are receiving from the public. Ong explained that social enterprise is not a charity. "Social enterprise is not about maximising profits, but it …

It was earlier reported that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Ho Ching, ESM Goh Chok Tong and President Halimah Yacob went all way out to welcome Dr Mahathir Mohamad in his official visit to Singapore. In addition, Dr Mahathir Mohamad was also conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws by National University of Singapore (NUS) on Tuesday (13 Nov). Not only …

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) announced the launch of the Open Electricity Market earlier this year. Starting in April, all residential households and businesses starting with postal codes 60-64 have the option to opt out of SP Services and choose their preferred electricity retailer. The Open Electricity Market will be rolled out progressively to other geographical zones too. Tuas Power …

At a keynote speech in Insead Alumni Forum Asia yesterday (10 Nov), Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said that governments and companies must first build a meritocratic system of talent and trades in order to imbue a sense of stewardship in people so that business can be a "force of good". "How do we bring about this concept …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) released a statement yesterday (10 Nov) saying that Malaysian PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be making an Official Visit to Singapore from Mon to Tue (12 to 13 Nov). This is "at the invitation of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong", it said. In addition, MFA also said that Dr Mahathir will meet President …

On Thursday (8 Nov), Straits Times published a news report today saying that it "continues to be Singapore's best read newspaper". Quoting the latest annual Singapore Media Index Report released by Nielsen, ST said that 29.8 per cent of Singapore residents aged 15 and above read ST everyday. Nielsen had polled 4,688 people aged 15 and above in its survey. …