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The latest “numbers do show that the foreign worker growth has slowed to a more sustainable level, and is about where we want it to be,” Lee said. “I do not expect any further measures to tighten foreign worker numbers further.” (Oct 4, 2014)   Singapore probably won’t need more measures to restrain the inflow of... 

Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun visiting the Anjung Singgah home in Johor Baru on 2 October. (Photo: Abdul Rahman Embong/The Star) (October 3, 2014) JOHOR BARU: Most residents seeking temporary shelter at the Anjung Singgah Johor Baru halfway home, managed by the Welfare Department,... 

A month before I turned 55, I submitted a form to the Central Provident Fund Board to close my investment account. I knew that to do so, I would have to meet both the CPF Minimum Sum and the Medisave Minimum Sum, so I ensured I had enough CPF savings to top up both accounts. However, to my surprise, I received a letter from...