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Uncle Leong crosses swords with MP Zainal Sapari at forum

PAP Labour MP Zainal Sapari of Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC At a forum organised by the Centre for Research on Islamic and Malay Affairs last Friday (1 Mar), the panelists debated for nearly two hours on the merits of the Wage Credit Scheme (WCS), which was introduced by DPM and Finance Minister Tharman as part of Budget 2013. The...

PRC applicants for SP and EP need to verify their qualifications

With effect from 4 Feb last month, PRC applicants for S-Pass or EP may be asked to submit a copy of verification proof of their diploma or degree to ensure that their qualifications are genuine. It also applies when an existing S-Pass or EP holder from PRC, applies to renew his or her pass. The EP is a work pass for foreign...

SMRT asks commuter to delete photos of wood on tracks

Passengers travelling on an SMRT train from Woodlands to the city on the North-South Line yesterday evening (2 Mar) may have noticed some wooden pieces on the tracks. When Channel NewsAsia (CNA) asked SMRT about the matter, an SMRT spokesman replied that the plywood, which is the hoarding to mark out the walkway for workers...