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800K HDB homes to get $135M worth of rebates

Some 800,000 Singaporean HDB households will receive $135 million worth of utility rebates in January 2014. Known as GST Voucher – Utilities-Save (U-Save) rebates, they are part of the GST Voucher scheme. U-Save is the household component of the permanent GST Voucher scheme that was introduced in Budget 2012, the Ministry...

ST editor: 4 reasons that made 2013 great

ST managing editor Han Fook Kwang Straits Times managing editor Han Fook Kwang wrote an opinion piece yesterday ('4 reasons that made 2013 great', 29 Dec) where he talked about the things that made 2013 great and that enabled Singaporeans to count our blessings. He wrote, "It's the time of the year to celebrate the incredible...

Chan starts ‘election campaign’ with 60 community events

Major-General (NS) Chan Chun Sing starting his "battle" by staging a massive 60 community events in his GRC. Chan Chun Sing is starting his election campaign in Tanjong Pagar GRC early. He is leaving nothing to chance since he will likely be the minister leading the PAP team in their traditional fortress at the next...