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Tharman: Budget 2015 To Address Needs Of All Singaporeans

Singapore’s upcoming budget will likely address issues on retirement adequacy and ensuring good careers for the young and middle-aged, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, as he provided a rare glimpse of Budget 2015. Speaking on…
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Are HDB Flats Affordable For Low-Income Singaporeans?

Can a Singaporean who earns $850 a month afford to buy a Housing Board flat? Mr Mohammad Charlie Jasni says yes. The odd-job labourer earns that amount, and he and his family will be moving into a new two-room HDB…
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Anak Melayu Terima Anugerah Bayonet Perak

TAHUN lalu, Leftenan Muda (2Lt) Muhammad Iqbal Abdul Rahim dengan berat hati melepaskan peluang bermain bagi kelab ragbi di Jepun kerana sudah dipanggil menjalani Perkhidmatan Negara (NS). Beliau menjalani Latihan Asas Ketenteraan (BMT) seperti anggota NS lain, namun hatinya tetap…
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