Singapore News

SINGAPORE: From this year, Singaporeans will get absolute priority over permanent residents when it comes to balloting for primary school places.

SINGAPORE: Persons with disabilities are as productive as their able-bodied counterparts, and companies should look to hire them as a way of of getting around the tight labour market.

SINGAPORE: One of Singapore's oldest and most historic public parks, the Esplanade Park, comes alive this weekend with a nostalgic outdoor music festival that celebrates Singapore's past.

SINGAPORE: Real Love Works - the annual event to celebrate marriage wellness has returned.

SINGAPORE: 32-year-old Sophia Ong is officially Singapore's strongest woman.

SINGAPORE: Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, S Iswaran, has been appointed the Minister representing Eurasian interests in Cabinet.

SINGAPORE: Temples, grassroots organisations and the North East Community Development Council are extending the reach of a local assistance programme for lower middle-income families.

SINGAPORE: Marine Parade will be embarking on a few initiatives that can benefit not just elderly residents there but all seniors in Singapore.

SINGAPORE: Two foreign domestic workers have become the first to be given caregiver awards for the way they looked after their employers' families. They received the Model Caregiving Domestic Helper Award.

SINGAPORE: 147 exhibitors are showcasing their products and services which promote active ageing at the 50plus Expo 2012.

SINGAPORE: Three callers to MediaCorp's hotline have been rewarded for their contributions to news stories.