The Ministry of Education (MOE) works closely with social service agencies to attract and retain special education (SPED) educators to meet the growing demand for teachers, teacher aides, allied professionals and vocational educators in SPED schools. There are ongoing recruitment efforts to attract university graduates
The proposed amendments will enable co-operatives (co-ops) to have more flexibility in the use of their reserves while management committee members can receive an honorarium and allowance, said NMP Raj Joshua Thomas. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday (Apr 3), he said this is fair as co-ops are economically driven veh
The Economic Development Board has been engaging affected companies on the details and implementation of the carbon tax transition framework, which will be calibrated to spur companies to invest in decarbonisation. Transitory allowances will be provided only for a proportion of the companies’ emissions, and they are
Co-operative societies play a significant role in Singapore's economic landscape, as evident during the COVID-19 pandemic when they helped people who were displaced at the workplace or were struggling with reduced pay, said NMP Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday (Apr 3), he said by proposi
The essence of Singapore’s co-operative movement builds on self-help, mutual assistance and economic empowerment and remains as relevant today as it did in its inception, said MP Yip Hon Weng. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday (Apr 3), he said the proposed amendments encapsulate the commitment to nurture this impor