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Haze: PSI hits highest level at 155 since 2006

The 3-hourly Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hit 155 at 10pm today (17 Jun), the highest level since 2006 when it hit 150. A PSI reading exceeding 100 is considered "unhealthy". At this level, people with underlying conditions such as chronic heart or lung ailments may face mild aggravation of symptoms. Some will also face transient...

DPM Tharman tries to undo someone’s flawed FT policy

DPM and Finance Minister Tharman During a dialogue session with 145 Indian youths yesterday (16 Jun) organised by the Singapore Indian Development Association, more popularly known as SINDA, a finance student asked if she stood a chance in the financial sector that is attracting many foreigners. DPM Tharman replied that the...

Govt wants to encourage PRs & long-term stayers to attend local schools

At a dialogue session with Indian youths yesterday (16 Jun) organised by the Singapore Indian Development Association or SINDA, DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam said the government wants to encourage PRs and those who intend to stay in Singapore for the long-term to attend local schools instead of international ones. With regard to...