252474
Subscribe to receive important Government announcements and updates.
🚨SCAM ALERT🚨
A scam message claiming to be from gov.sg is circulating on Telegram. It contains a fraudulent link about CDC vouchers and Government assistance that you should not click on.
Please stay vigilant, protect yourself from scams, and seek information from official verified channels. You can identify a verified channel on Telegram through the blue verified tick next to the channel name.
If you suspect you have received a scam message, please report it on ScamShield.
If you suspect you might be a victim of a scam, please make a police report as soon as possible.
Share this message with your family and friends to help keep them informed!
About 1.6 million Singaporeans born in 1973 or earlier will benefit from the Majulah Package! 🙌
Find out how these measures provide a boost for your retirement ⬆️
🔗More info: go.gov.sg/majulahpackage
Infographics: MOM
Your views matter! Share your feedback with National Youth Council (NYC) youth panels to refine policy recommendations in tackling topics such as financial resilience, careers and employment, digital well-being and environmental sustainability. 🇸🇬
Share your views here: go.gov.sg/youthpanels-sharenow
Curious about why public transport fares are being adjusted? Read on ⬆️ to find out the reasons for the review and the measures in place to support you.
#govsgexplains
📢 The Weekly Wrap – 6 September 2024
1️⃣ Keep calm and stay safe from mpox! 🦠
#ICYMI Singapore stands ready to respond should there be a confirmed case, with several public health measures in place at the borders and in the community.
🔗 Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_iGFaPvHeP/?igsh=MWpyanBseTB6anU4Nw==
2️⃣ Affordable and accessible healthcare services 🩺
Episode 3 of the ‘Together in the Lorongs’ series brings you to affordable community healthcare services. Let’s take charge of our health today!
🔗 Find out where: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-wcFY8imvE/
3️⃣ #TeamSG @ Paris 2024 Paralympics 🥇🥈
What an exciting Paralympics it has been for Singapore!
Heartiest congratulations to Yip Pin Xiu and Jeralyn Tan for their medal-winning performances. We are so proud of every #TeamSG Paralympian for flying Singapore’s flag high on the world stage. ❤️🇸🇬
🔗 Watch our #TeamSG Paralympians in action: go.mediacorp.sg/paris2024
📢 The Weekly Wrap – 30 August 2024
1️⃣ Up to $6,000 for eligible Singaporeans who lost their jobs
From April next year, the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme will offer financial support for jobseekers as they search for their next job.
🔗 Learn more: go.gov.sg/JobseekerSupport
2️⃣ New Kallang Alive Masterplan
Exciting times ahead for Kallang! With the new Kallang Alive Masterplan, you can enjoy:
- A new indoor arena for world-class events.
- A vibrant sports hub for everyone to enjoy sports.
Not forgetting more upgraded facilities for our Team Singapore athletes!
🔗 Discover the excitement: go.gov.sg/ndr-2024
3️⃣ Happy Teachers’ Day
Today’s the day to shower your favourite teachers with love and gratitude. Share your appreciation and make their day extra special!
🎥: go.gov.sg/moe-teachers-day-2024
From April 2025, the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme will offer temporary financial support of up to $6,000 in payouts over six months to eligible involuntarily unemployed Singaporeans.
Find out more at go.gov.sg/JobseekerSupport
Infographics: Ministry of Manpower
At #NDR2024, PM Lawrence Wong announced an increase in the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant to provide greater support for first-time homebuyers. Additionally, new measures have been introduced by MND and HDB to cool the HDB resale market.
Read more: go.gov.sg/mndndr24
Infographics: Ministry of National Development
Stay protected from scams with the enhanced ScamShield app!
The app’s new features help you check suspicious calls, websites, SMSes and messages from Telegram and WhatsApp more effectively.
More info: www.scamshield.gov.sg
#ScamShield
Singaporeans can be assured of access to affordable public housing that caters to their needs.
For more info: go.gov.sg/ndr-2024
#ndrsg #ndr2024
#DidYouKnow that victims have lost at least $36 million since July 2024 to investment scams on chat groups and social media platforms?
Find out how you can protect yourself against investment scams.
#ICanACTAgainstScams
➡️ Get the latest information on scams by subscribing to the ScamAlert WhatsApp channel at go.gov.sg/scamalert-wa
🙌 Affordable and subsidised health services in the ‘lorongs’ near you!
👀 Watch the final episode of ‘Together in the Lorongs’ for heartwarming community initiatives to help residents better take charge of their health and manage the cost of living 👉https://go.gov.sg/lorongs-health-social-vid
📢 The Weekly Wrap – 16 August 2024
1) One-off Cash Payment Coming Your Way 🙌
#ICYMI: Look forward to a one-off cash payment of up to $400 under the Cost-of-Living Special Payment in September 2024. Eligible Singaporeans will automatically receive the payment in their PayNow-NRIC account, GIRO or GovCash, so keep an eye out for it!
🔗 Check your eligibility: https://go.gov.sg/tww-16aug-col
2) Our Beaches are Open! 🏖️
Good news – the oil spill clean-up is almost complete. A big shoutout to everyone who worked hard to restore the beautiful beaches!
🌴 East Coast Park: Only non-primary contact water sports, like kayaking, can resume.
🌴 Sentosa Siloso Beach: All water activities, including swimming, can resume.
🔗 Read more: https://go.gov.sg/tww-16aug-beaches
3) Tune in to the National Day Rally 2024 this Sunday 🇸🇬
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver his first National Day Rally 2024 speech this Sunday. Catch his speech live on local TV channels and radio stations, or watch it on PM Wong’s YouTube, Facebook page or PMO YouTube.
🔗 Watch it live: https://www.youtube.com/PMOSingapore
#ICYMI Minister-in-charge of the Public Service Chan Chun Sing spoke about the review process of electoral boundaries in Parliament last week. This process, managed by the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC), plays a crucial role in our elections. Read to find out more.
Читать полностью…
🇸🇬 Join the One Team Singapore Celebratory Parade tomorrow (14 August), as we celebrate our Olympians’ incredible efforts at Paris 2024!
Check out where you can cheer our athletes ⬆️
📢 The Weekly Wrap – 27 September 2024
1) 🎬 NEW SERIES ALERT🎬 – Stretch your $ with UNUSUAL HUNTS!
Join Annette Lee on a fun-filled adventure to the most unexpected grocery spots. From supermarket gems to wholesale centres and lively wet markets, you’ll discover fresh finds and hidden treasures in every corner.
🔗 Watch Ep 1 on neighbourhood supermarkets here: https://go.gov.sg/unusualhunts
2) 💛 Let’s keep the Kampung Spirit alive! 🤞
Have you heard of “KampungSpirit”? It's a crowdfunding platform to raise funds for items and short-term services that will benefit families in need.
Small acts of kindness go a long way – start today ➡️ kampungspirit.gov.sg
3) We want to hear from you! 💭
Help us tailor The Weekly Wrap to your interests by answering this!
📢 The Weekly Wrap – 20 September 2024
1. 🎭 MUSIC AND THE ARTS, RIGHT IN YOUR HOOD
From performing arts to fringe activities by artists, be mesmerised by #ArtsEverywhereCDC right in the heartlands!
🔗 Check out the events in your hood here: https://go.gov.sg/artseverywhere-cdc
2. 🏁 REV UP YOUR FORMULA ONE WEEKEND!
It’s F1 Singapore Grand Prix weekend! Catch the action LIVE at five community hubs in the heartlands 🏎 Fuel up your night with race-themed activities such as go-kart, Daytona arcade games and bouncy castle!
🔗 Catch the action here: https://go.gov.sg/f1-heartlands-wrap
3. 📢 Calling all youths!
Your views matter! Have a passion in sustainability, financial literacy, jobs and technology? Share your views with National Youth Council and support the youth panels’ policy recommendations here: go.gov.sg/youthpanels-sharenow
📢 The Weekly Wrap – 13 September 2024
1️⃣ 🎬 NEW SERIES ALERT! 🎬
Pau-liament Roundup
Introducing gov.sg’s PAU-LIAMENT ROUNDUP, where we give you a TLDR version of key issues raised in Parliament each month. In this episode, we cover the new Platform Workers Bill and how Singapore is prepared to respond to an mpox Clade I case.
🔗Here’s your Pau-liament Roundup: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_2qHodNfcK/
2️⃣ How are we keeping transport fares affordable? Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
🔗https://www.instagram.com/p/C_2Zcbix14d/?img_index=1
3️⃣ Big News for ride-hail and delivery workers!🚨
To our platform workers, you were there for us through rain and shine. Now, it’s our turn to be there for you too.
Earlier this week, the Platform Workers Bill was passed to strengthen protection for our platform workers.
🔗Learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_vJorLSRZ_/?hl=en
4️⃣ Guess what’s back and more beautiful?🍃🌺
The Chinese and Japanese Gardens!
Head over and see what’s new! Watch how the Gardens come alive at night and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with exciting Lights by the Lake programmes!🏮🥮
🔗Find out more about the re-opening: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_o7-9MzSTZ/?img_index=1
To cushion the impact of the fare increase:
✅ More households will be eligible for $60 Public Transport Vouchers.
✅ Eligible, graduating students will continue to enjoy concessionary fares for an extended period of 4 months.
Learn more about how we're keeping public transport affordable. ⬆️
Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung shared that Singapore is prepared to respond to a mpox Clade I epidemic. Find out more about how we can take precautions against mpox ⬆️
Читать полностью…
Singapore's southern coast will be invigorated with new homes and recreational spaces planned in 5 precincts. Our sporting culture will also be boosted by the new Kallang Alive Masterplan.
For info: go.gov.sg/ndr-2024
#ndrsg #ndr2024
To support Singaporeans in relevant skills training, those aged 40 and above can receive training allowance of up to $72,000 over 24 months, if they pursue selected full-time courses. Lower- and middle-income workers, who are involuntarily unemployed, can also receive up to $6,000 financial support for up to 6 months.
For more info: go.gov.sg/ndr-2024
#ndrsg #ndr2024
We are committed to creating a more family-friendly Singapore. Singaporeans can look forward to enhanced preschool support and enhanced parental leave.
For more info: go.gov.sg/ndr-2024
#ndrsg #ndr2024
📢 The Weekly Wrap - 23 Aug 2024
1️⃣ #ICYMI: Missed PM Lawrence Wong’s first National Day Rally?
“A Singapore where we thrive and flourish on our own terms” – PM Wong
➡️ Watch his speech highlights at go.gov.sg/ndr24-yt
2️⃣ More Parental Leave for parents with newborns
Introducing Shared Parental Leave (SPL), which grants 10 weeks of leave shared between both parents with newborns.
• From 1 April 2025: 6 weeks of SPL
• From 1 April 2026: 10 weeks of SPL
🔗 More info: go.gov.sg/spl-wrap
3️⃣ Protect Against Investment Scams
Don’t be the next one to fall victim – Stay vigilant and spot the red flags before investing!
🔗 Read more: go.gov.sg/investment-scams-advisory
To provide more pathways and opportunities for students to realise their potential, all primary schools will identify and develop their own higher-ability students. More students will be able to take Higher Mother Tongue from Secondary 1.
For more info: go.gov.sg/ndr-2024
#ndrsg #ndr2024
From transforming our economy, to ensuring affordable housing, and providing more support for workers, families and students, here are some key excerpts from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first National Day Rally as he laid out his plans to chart the way forward for Singapore.
Find out more about #NDR2024 at: go.gov.sg/ndr24-yt
🚨 You may have come across a claim on chat messaging groups that scammers are impersonating the Elections Department Singapore (ELD) online.
👍 Voters should ascertain their voting status via official sources only – through ELD’s Voter Services page at ELD’s official website (www.eld.gov.sg) or via the Singpass app. ELD will only send emails from email addresses ending with “@eld.gov.sg”.
🔗 More info ➡️ https://go.gov.sg/eld-hoaxadvisory-aug24
#TogetherforBetter: Struggling to keep up with new technology and tools at work?
Watch how Muthu, Priya and Chong embark on a "Mission: Possible" to stay relevant and adjust to the changing demands at work. You'll be surprised by the tenacity they have 💪
📼 Watch here: go.gov.sg/tgtforbettershortfilms-tgt
📼 Watch the other films at go.gov.sg/tgtforbettershortfilms
📢 #SGBudget2024 Special cash payment of $200 to $400 for eligible Singaporeans coming your way in September!
🔗 Find out more: govbenefits.gov.sg
Age knows no limit in the face of dreams. Can Azlinda reignite her childhood passsion, while juggling the demands of family and plans for retirement?
Join Azlinda as she kicks off a new chapter in "Comeback Queens" ⚽.
The new Forward SG film anthology "Together, for Better" streaming now on gov.sg.
Watch the other films at go.gov.sg/tgtforbettershortfilms
#ForwardSG #Togetherforbetter
Watch here: go.gov.sg/tgtforbettershortfilms-tgm