Tag Archive: MCCY

Singapore Teen Ben Davis Chasing EPL Dream Hopeful Of NS Deferment

Davis has been made rapid progress since signing with second-tier Fulham on a two-year scholarship in July, getting involved in a few pre-season friendlies for their academy and scoring two goals in the process. Fulham’s academy is rated as one…
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Have An Opinion On Proposed Amendments To The Administration Of Muslim Law Act, Send Your Views To MCCY

Public consultation on the draft Administration of Muslim Law Act (Amendment) Bill   The Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth (MCCY) invites the public to give feedback on the draft Administration of Muslim Law Act (Amendment) Bill. The Administration of…
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MCCY And NAC Must Come Clean On Exorbitant Consultation Fees For Bin Centre

The AGO report has revealed lots of lapses, including an eye-popping $410,000 consultancy fee for a $470,000 bin centre. Whoever authorised the payment at the National Arts Centre has to be held accountable and the MCCY owes the public an explanation….
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Singapore Signs International Convention Against Racial Discrimination

The Republic signed the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) on Oct 19 (Monday) in New York, and is expected to ratify the ICERD in 2017. The ICERD is a United Nations Convention that…
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Madrasah Students Need Not Pay National Examination Fees Effective This Year

Madrasah students will not need to pay national examination fees starting this year, Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim said today. His announcement comes after Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced in his Budget speech last month…
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