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Category: Public Interest

Featured Articles / Public Interest

COVID-19 Changes to Singapore’s General Elections 2020

by Gerome Goh / July 9, 2020

Singapore’s next general election must be held by 14 April 2021, and it is unclear whether the current coronavirus pandemic will clear up by then. However, holding a general election amidst the pandemic is not impossible. For instance, South Korea held its elections last month and had implemented measures like…

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Blood Donation in Singapore During COVID-19: Can I Donate?

by Nicole Thong Wen Teng / July 9, 2020

Why is it More Important to Donate Blood During COVID-19? Blood banks are in dire need of donated blood during the current Covid-19 outbreak. This is because many people have been cancelling their blood donation appointments due to current stay-at-home measures. According to the Red Cross, 15 units of blood…

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Foreign Interference in Singapore Elections: Laws and Penalties

by Gerome Goh / July 3, 2020

Foreign interference in elections refers to attempts by foreign actors (people, agencies or countries) to influence the domestic elections of a sovereign state. The motive of such interference is to impact people’s voting behaviours in a way that is consistent with the foreign actor’s agenda. With the massive amount of…

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4 Reasons to Hire a Criminal Lawyer to Defend You in Singapore

by Mohamed Baiross / June 8, 2020

When faced with a criminal charge, you will need to decide whether or not to hire a criminal lawyer. Some people may shy away from this due to the potential costs and hassle of engaging a lawyer, while others may think that they have the ability to conduct their own…

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Singapore Launches COVID-19 Online Symptom Checker

by theAsianparent / April 14, 2020

Members of the public who use the system receive “immediate suggestions on possible next steps, be it continuing to monitor their symptoms or seeking medical attention at the appropriate healthcare setting.” An automated resource website specifically created to help people living in Singapore spot Coronavirus symptoms, and help them decide…

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What Parents, Pregnant Women Need to Know About COVID-19

by theAsianparent / March 12, 2020

To help parents better understand COVID-19, we’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions with accompanying answers by UNICEF, WHO and other experts on the matter. — The most recent strain of the Coronavirus infection, now known as COVID-19, is grouped together with the same family of viruses such…

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Disease Outbreak: How Singapore Responds & Do’s and Don’ts

by Lokman Hakim / February 28, 2020

COVID-19 has gripped headlines in recent weeks as the world struggles to contain this outbreak. Singapore has not been spared but has responded well. Singapore’s Harvard-praised “gold-standard” response is made possible by a system of emergency preparedness measures supported by the legal framework of the Infectious Diseases Act (IDA). The…

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lady wearing mask amidst disease outbreak
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Wuhan Virus In Singapore: What You Can Do

by theAsianparent / February 11, 2020

Follow these safety precautions at all times to help protect yourself and your family. — As the total number of cases of the Wuhan Virus in Singapore inches to 10 on Wednesday, 29 Jan, the Ministry of Health urges travellers and the public to adopt the following precautions at all times:…

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Lower fees in independent schools for Singapore students from low income families

by theAsianparent / November 19, 2019

The new subsidies apply to 8 independent schools in Singapore and 2 specialised independent schools. Children from low and middle-income families will have to pay less fees at independent schools in Singapore from April 2019. A new scholarship for independent schools has also been announced. Education Minister Ong Ye Kung…

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Public Interest / Featured Articles

New Drive Safe Course In Singapore Highlights Bad Driving Habits

by theAsianparent / October 24, 2019

“Ultimately, we want to leave home, and come back home safely, to our loved ones.” When we were children, we grew up hearing “look out for cars before crossing the road”, from our parents. And now that we’ve become parents, we tell the same to our kids (or loved ones).…

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