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📢 $300 CDC Vouchers coming your way this June! To help with daily expenses, every Singaporean household can use these vouchers at participating hawkers, heartland merchants and supermarkets.
Claim your CDC Vouchers at: go.gov.sg/cdcv
For more info: vouchers.cdc.gov.sg
📢 The Weekly Wrap - 21 June 2024
1️⃣ Good progress in clean-up efforts from oil spill incident
A large majority of oil deposits on the beach at East Coast Park has been removed.
🔗Find out more: go.gov.sg/oil-spill-update
2️⃣ #TEL4 to commence service from 23 Jun
Journey to the East this weekend. 7 new MRT stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line 4 (#TEL4) open this Sunday. #EastSideVibe
🔗 go.gov.sg/tel4stations
3️⃣ Tips to reduce household electricity bills
Learn some cost-saving tips from electrician Kok Seong!
🔗 go.gov.sg/costofliving-youknowornot-electrician
Wondering how to reduce your household electricity bills? Let’s hear from an electrician, Kok Seong, for his cost saving tips!
➡️ Read more: go.gov.sg/costofliving-youknowornot-3
#YouKnoworNot #ElectricitySavingTips #EnergySavingHacks
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📢 The Weekly Wrap - 14 June 2024
1️⃣ Heard of the new HDB Resale Flat Listing Service?
Buy and sell HDB flats in a simplified and more transparent way with the new HDB Resale Flat Listing service on the HDB Flat Portal! https://go.gov.sg/hdb-resale-listing
2️⃣ Received SMSes from the government?
Make sure they are from gov.sg! Starting from 1 July 2024, all SMSes from the government will have a single Sender ID: gov.sg.
Find out more: https://go.gov.sg/sender-id
3️⃣ Cost-saving tips to slash your household expenses
Take a dip into Finance Writer Dawn’s secret ingredients on how to optimise your budget! https://go.gov.sg/household-expenses
#ICYMI: The new HDB Resale Flat Listing service is now available on the HDB Flat Portal! It is designed to make the process of buying and selling HDB resale flats a transparent and reliable one.
Learn how it works and its benefits ⬆️
🎥 Watch the HDB Flat Portal instructional video here: https://go.gov.sg/hdbportal-vid
Share your thoughts on how drug abuse impacts people and communities and stand a chance to win up to $800. Submit your essay at go.gov.sg/signupcnbessaycomp2024
Let’s raise awareness for victims of drug abuse.
What are some ways to reduce household expenses? Finance writer Dawn from ‘SG Budget Babe’ shares some of her top cost-saving tips.
➡️ Read more: go.gov.sg/costofliving-youknowornot-2
#YouKnowOrNot #CostofLiving #budgeting #adulting
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📢 The Weekly Wrap - 24 May 2024
1️⃣ Surge in COVID-19 Cases 📈
Practise personal and social responsibility! Remember to wear a mask if you are unwell and keep up with your COVID-19 vaccination.
🔗More info: go.gov.sg/covid-update-may-2024
2️⃣ Tightened Security Measures in Singapore
Following an attack at a Johor police station, security measures are enhanced, including at checkpoints. PSA: remember to allocate extra time for immigration clearance when travelling. 🧳
🔗Stay vigilant: www.sgsecure.gov.sg
3️⃣ Get Set for Some Family Fun 😜
From 25 May to 23 June, gather your loved ones and enjoy an exciting line-up of activities like sports try-outs and DIY crafts at the National Family Festival happening island-wide: go.gov.sg/familyfestsg-2024-gov
📢 Get ready to have a blast with your family at the National Family Festival from 25 May – 23 Jun! Organised by Families for Life, enjoy activities like free sports tryouts and DIY craft activities. Don't miss out on the fun – see you there! 🥳
Learn more at go.gov.sg/familyfestsg-2024-gov
📢 The Weekly Wrap - 17 May 2024
1️⃣ Swearing-in Ceremony
#ICYMI
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong called on Singaporeans to join him and his team in taking Singapore forward together. For more: go.gov.sg/pmwong-swearing-in
2️⃣ Clarification on unrealistic $2million HDB flat listings
These listings in Sengkang and Toa Payoh recently made the news. They are unrealistic listings that exceeded recent transacted prices. Find out more: go.gov.sg/clarifications-2million-hdbflatlistings
3️⃣ #PSA Today marks Drug Victims Remembrance Day 🕯
From this year, Singapore will designate every third Friday of May as Drug Victims Remembrance Day to remind ourselves of the harm, hurt and trauma that families and loved ones of drug abusers go through.
Head down to Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza this weekend to participate. Find out more: go.gov.sg/drugvictimsremembranceday
Mr Lawrence Wong has been sworn in as Singapore’s fourth Prime Minister. For more on how he is taking Singapore forward:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTeXKW3GFSM
#YouKnowOrNot Ever wondered how to lower your household water bills? Let's hear from professional plumber Zhong He for some cost-saving tips!
➡️ You can request for a free Water Saver Pack from PUB at go.gov.sg/watersaverpack
#SaveWaterSaveMoney #MakeEveryDropCount
(Photos by Maven Potter)
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📢 The Weekly Wrap – 10 May 2024
1️⃣ Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) Requests
#ICYMI Juggling between work and family commitments? The set of Guidelines on flexi-place, flexi-time and flexi-load promotes an inclusive workplace. This will guide discussions between employers and employees.
Find out more at go.gov.sg/wrap-fwa
2️⃣ Improvements to ERP 2.0
LTA has gathered feedback from early adopters, and made several improvements to the ERP 2.0 features and installation process to provide motorists with enhanced choice, convenience and safety.
Find out more at go.gov.sg/wrap-erp
3️⃣ #PSA It’s Mother’s Day weekend ❤️
Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers and mother-figures who have made a positive impact in our lives! Time to bring them out for a ‘mom-umental’ celebration!
Singapore’s drug control policies have been effective in keeping us safe. Find out more about the approach and plans to strengthen it ⬆️
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May the FOURS be with you! Unleash Your Energy-Saving Powers!
Choose energy- and water-efficient household appliances with four ticks and claim your $300 Climate Vouchers, valid until 31 Dec 2027. Learn more and start saving today! go.gov.sg/climatevouchers
*Note: Part of the visual was created using generative AI tools.
Don’t get tricked easily!
📱 While government SMSes do come from a single Sender ID, gov.sg, effective 1 July 2024, be sure to always double-check if the SMS is legitimate!
Wondering if the SMS you received is really from the government?
From 1 July 2024, gov.sg is the Sender ID government uses to send SMSes. Swipe to learn how to spot government SMSes! #govsg
To the dads who have stood by us through every phase of life, Happy Father’s Day! #DadandMe
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From 1 July 2024, government SMSes will be sent from a single Sender ID: gov.sg. Received an SMS from the government? Check that it’s gov.sg 🔒
Learn more at sms.gov.sg.
📢 The Weekly Wrap - 7 June 2024
1️⃣ Remembering our Roots
Construction for the Founders’ Memorial has begun! It will open in 2028 at Gardens by the Bay to commemorate our nation building journey. For more info: go.gov.sg/foundersmemorialig
2️⃣ Green Adventures for the whole family!🌲🌎
Sign up now for a host of fun-filled Go Green SG activities, including farm tours, nature walks and sustainable workshops! gogreen.gov.sg
📅 12 June to 14 July
3️⃣ ICYMI: Registration of household cats 🙀
Meow! Registered cats can be kept as household pets from 1 September! For guidelines and registration: go.gov.sg/avs-cat-registration
Stay safe against COVID-19 😷 Here's how you can protect yourself and your loved ones 💪🏻
Visit gowhere.gov.sg/vaccine to locate your nearest vaccination site and check out the mobile vaccination team schedule at go.gov.sg/mvts 📅
📢 The Weekly Wrap - 31 May 2024
1️⃣ Keep #SGSecure for your loved ones
Share who you would keep Singapore secure for on your Instagram profile and redeem an exclusive reusable cutlery set at the #SGSecure roadshow this weekend!
More info: https://go.gov.sg/sgsecure-fb
📅 31 May to 2 June
📍 Plaza Singapura, Level 1, Atrium A
2️⃣ Submit your applications for NDP 2024 tickets 🇸🇬
Apply for your tickets at go.gov.sg/ndp2024ticketballot. Application closes on 10 June. Good luck!
3️⃣ Cost-saving tips for your dream home 🛠
Want to change the look of your house but don’t want to spend too much money? Hear from DIY reno enthusiasts for cost-saving tips.
More info: https://go.gov.sg/col-renotips
In view of the heightened threat situation, Ministry of Home Affairs and Home Team Departments have stepped up patrols and security measures.
📢 With the June school holidays round the corner, please continue to stay safe and vigilant! #govsgexplains
🤔 Wondering how to keep costs low when setting up a new home? Let’s hear from DIY reno enthusiasts, Izwan and Nadirah, for their cost-saving tips!
➡️ For more information about $300 Climate Vouchers to purchase energy- and water-efficient products, visit go.gov.sg/climatevouchers.
#YouKnowOrNot #DIYHomeRenovation #DIYHomeDecor
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Singapore has voted in favour of a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly that expresses support for the admission of Palestine as a UN member.
Find out why ⬆️ #GovsgExplains
#RealOrNot: $2 million HDB flat listings in Sengkang and Toa Payoh recently made the news.
These are unrealistic listings that exceeded recent transacted prices in those areas. Read on for Government’s commitment to ensuring that public housing remains affordable ⬆️
Time to bring our mums and mother-figures out for a “mom-umental” celebration! Happy Mothers’ Day!
P.S. We got a taste of AI-generated greetings and now we're craving more. Got any "punderful" greetings for your mums? Share them in the comments on our IG @gov.sg! 😋
At the recent May Day Rally, PM Lee spoke about the three fundamental principles that make Singapore work.
Find out more ⬆️
#SocialCohesion #LongTermPlanning #PoliticalStabilityAndTrust
Rain or shine, hydration is always on our minds! Remember to drink up and get enough water daily, friends!
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Managing work responsibilities amidst personal commitments? It’s a juggling act.
There are three broad categories of Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) that can help
working adults manage their work and family commitments and keep them in the workforce.
The Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests will shape workplace
norms and expectations around FWAs. Find out more at go.gov.sg/tgfwar.
*Note: Part of the visuals were created using AI tools.