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PRC tourists assault local tour guide at airport

(Photo OMY) The local Chinese news media yesterday (3 Mar) reported an assault incident which happened on Fri night (1 Mar), involving 3 PRC tourists and a local tour guide. The local tour guide, Ms Lim, 40, had earlier received instructions from her travel agency to go to Changi Airport to pick up a PRC tour group at 9pm on...

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...