PSD announces mid-year bonuses of 0.3 months and one-time payment of up to S$400 for civil servants in Singapore
Singapore’s civil servants will receive mid-year bonuses, with a 0.3-month Annual Variable Component (AVC) and junior grade officers to get an additional one-time payment of up to S$400.
The Public Service Division (PSD) said the decision “takes into consideration the weakened economic outlook, and significant downside risks that remain in the global economy.”
All four-day Coldplay Singapore concert tickets sold out in six hours, organiser add extra date on Jan 30th
Renowned band Coldplay’s Singapore concerts for their “Music of the Spheres World Tour” witnessed massive demand, with all four-day tickets selling out in just six hours.
In response to the incredible response, an extra date on Jan. 30 was added. Fans who missed out initially can attempt to secure tickets during the upcoming Ticketmaster sale on Tuesday, June 20, at 10 am.
However, despite the organizers’ warnings, reports have emerged of alleged scalpers taking advantage of the high demand.
“You’re just a corporal”, Malaysian female police officer arrested for vulgar and demeaning language toward subordinates
A 35-year-old female police officer in Malaysia has been arrested after a viral video showed her using derogatory language towards fellow officers and a member of the public.
The incident has sparked outrage and led to charges under various sections of the penal code.
Progress Singapore Party NCMPs file parliamentary questions to seek clarification on Ridout Road saga
Both Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMP) from the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has raised parliamentary questions about state bungalow tenancies by Singapore Cabinet Ministers, urging the release of essential information for a comprehensive debate. Questions address conflicts of interest, rental rates, and costs incurred, among other concerns.
Jamus Lim answering kids’ “hard” questions with wisdom and warmth
Associate Professor Jamus Lim, a Member of Parliament for Sengkang GRC, was invited to be on The Singapore Women’s Weekly to share his thoughts on fatherhood. When asked to marry a child’s mother, Asst Prof Lim wittily replied, ‘Let’s stick to our respective mummies and daddies.’ To a runny nose query, he advised, ‘Ask the right doctor.’
2 adults and 2 children ride e-bike without helmets on the road
A troubling video depicts two adults and two children riding on a single e-bike without helmets, violating safety regulations. The incident occurred on Wednesday (14 June) along Kallang Road.
According to the Road Traffic (Bicycles) Rules, carrying individuals below the age of 16 as pillion passengers on a power-assisted bicycle (PAB) is strictly prohibited.
Singapore dollar hits record high of S$1 to RM3.46 against ringgit on Thursday
The Singapore dollar reached a new high of S$1 to RM3.46 against the ringgit on Thursday (15 June), signifying an almost 8.5% depreciation of ringgit from last year.
The ringgit also weakened against the USD, falling 4.7% compared to a year ago.
Prominent figure in Malaysian Chinese Education Movement, Bock Tai Hee, passed away at 79
Bock Tai Hee, the revered “guardian” of Chinese education in Malaysia, passed away at 79 due to COVID-19 complications.
Detained under the ISA in 1975 for his advocacy, he dedicated his life to empowering Chinese-Malaysian students and ceaselessly shared his wisdom until the end. His legacy lives on.
Johor Chief Minister announces deployment of additional immigration staff to address land border congestion
Johor’s Chief Minister, Onn Hafiz Ghazi, revealed that 250 more immigration staff will be deployed at land border crossings by September 2023, complementing the existing officers.
The move aims to tackle the long-standing issue of congestion at checkpoints, which affects the economy and livelihoods of millions.
