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Career conversion programmes, up to S$1,600 in training incentives to help taxi, private-hire drivers amid AV transition

Career conversion programmes, up to S$1,600 in training incentives to help taxi, private-hire drivers amid AV transition

The career conversion programmes come with up to 90 per cent of salary support, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling.

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No further action needed on WP's Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap's COP conduct, given time bar: Leader of the House

No further action needed on WP's Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap's COP conduct, given time bar: Leader of the House

07/07/2026

IMDA approves 100 more screenings of Dear You in Teochew; reviewing guidelines for dialect use in films

IMDA approves 100 more screenings of Dear You in Teochew; reviewing guidelines for dialect use in films

07/07/2026

Unpaid migrant workers case: Earlier salary complaints resolved in 2025 before mass claims were filed, says Tan See Leng

Unpaid migrant workers case: Earlier salary complaints resolved in 2025 before mass claims were filed, says Tan See Leng

07/07/2026

PAP MPs say AI, support for workers crucial to Singapore's transport future as parliament backs long-term strategy

MPs called for greater use of technologies, but highlighted the need to prepare workers for the evolution of the transport sector.

07/07/2026

Workers' Party MPs warn against over-reliance on mega transport projects

During a debate on the future of transport, Workers' Party MPs questioned Singapore's port and airport expansion plans, the 2016 sale of Neptune Orient Lines and the pace of the country's autonomous vehicle rollout.

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Singapore proposes harsher penalties for dangerous driving causing grievous hurt, lower drink-driving limits

Singapore proposes harsher penalties for dangerous driving causing grievous hurt, lower drink-driving limits

07/07/2026

Drivers holding phones while driving may be punished under proposed changes to road traffic law

Drivers holding phones while driving may be punished under proposed changes to road traffic law

07/07/2026

Why India is concerned about WhatsApp usernames - and what it could mean for other countries

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07/07/2026

How Indonesian fashion brand Saya built a cult following with a signature dress that went viral

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No further action needed on WP's Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap's COP conduct, given time bar: Leader of the House

No further action needed on WP's Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap's COP conduct, given time bar: Leader of the House

07/07/2026

IMDA approves 100 more screenings of Dear You in Teochew; reviewing guidelines for dialect use in films

IMDA approves 100 more screenings of Dear You in Teochew; reviewing guidelines for dialect use in films

07/07/2026

Unpaid migrant workers case: Earlier salary complaints resolved in 2025 before mass claims were filed, says Tan See Leng

Unpaid migrant workers case: Earlier salary complaints resolved in 2025 before mass claims were filed, says Tan See Leng

07/07/2026

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