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Foreign interference can undermine trust among people. Can you identify these foreign interference campaigns? Read on to see what it could look like ⬆️
More information: mha.gov.sg/foreign-interference
Infographic: Ministry of Home Affairs
#COS2025 – The Government is committed to nurturing a culture of giving and co-creation. We will do this through:
✅ Added funding for our social services
✅ Supporting community-centric, ground-up initiatives
✅ A 10-year Transformation Roadmap for co-ops
✅ Increasing engagements with our youth in building a shared future
Infographic: Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
#COS2025 – The arts and heritage play a vital role in strengthening our national identity. The Government will continue to support this sector by:
✅Encouraging Singaporeans to attend local arts and heritage programmes
✅Promoting participation in arts programmes to enliven our public spaces
✅Safeguarding our heritage through Heritage Activation Nodes and supporting our heritage businesses
Infographic: Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
📢 The Forward SG: Together, for Better roadshows are back! Come find out more about how Forward SG offers support for all Singaporeans including the new initiatives from Budget 2025! Get hands-on with our interactive exhibits, and speak to our friendly ambassadors about jobs and upskilling opportunities, as well as support for Seniors. Plus, join the fun quizzes and stand to win exclusive prizes!🎁
🔗 Find out more: go.gov.sg/tfbroadshows.
📆 15, 16 Mar
⏰ 11am to 8pm
📍 Compass One, Level 2
📆 22, 23 Mar
⏰ 10am to 7pm
📍 Plantation Plaza at Tengah
📆 29, 30 Mar
⏰ 11am to 8pm
📍 Jurong Point 1, Level 1
#COS2025 – Building a brighter and better Singapore for all families calls for whole-of-society support. This includes:
➡️ Providing enhanced assistance and resources to parents
➡️ Empowering vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and their families
➡️ Strengthening partnerships across sectors for a strong social service ecosystem
Infographic: Ministry of Social and Family Development
#COS2025 – Find out how the Government is building a thriving digital future for all ⬆
Infographic: Ministry of Digital Development and Information
#COS2025 – Here’re the key initiatives and updates to drive Singapore’s green transition forward.
Find out more here.
Infographic: Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
#COS2025 – We will maximise the potential of education by:
✅Nurturing students holistically and fulfilling their potential
✅Supporting students with special educational needs
✅ Supporting lifelong learning
Find out more here.
Infographic: Ministry of Education
#COS2025 – The Government will continue to do well in keeping Singapore safe and secure by:
✅ Embarking on new initiatives to tackle manpower constraints.
✅ Ramping up anti-scam efforts.
✅ Expanding preventive drug education for youths.
✅ Enhancing the reintegration of ex-drug abusers and the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates and ex-offenders.
Find out more here. ⬆️
Infographic: Ministry of Home Affairs
#COS2025 – The support and unity of all Singaporeans will be key to navigate global challenges Find out how can diplomacy work when we stand together.
Infographic: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
#COS2025 – How would the unpredictable external environment around us have profound implications for Singapore? Find out more ⬆️
Infographic: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
#COS2025 – As we celebrate SG60, every Singaporean baby born in 2025 will get a special SG60 Baby Gift.
Discover more about this initiative at go.gov.sg/SG60BabyGift
Visuals: PMO
🚨 Beware of scammers in disguise! Scammers are posing as government officials to trick you into transferring money to them. But remember, real officers will NEVER ask for payment or personal details over the phone.
⬇️ Find out how you can ACT against these impersonation scams.
📌 Get the latest information on scams via WhatsApp and Telegram:
scamshield.gov.sg/join-social-channels/
#ICanACTAgainstScams
From keeping Singapore economy strong and vibrant to expanding access to clean and sustainable energy, here are the key excerpts from Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong's #SGBudget2025 Statement in Parliament.
For more info: www.gov.sg/budget-2025
🌯💰The Budget Burrito – 21 February 2025
#ICYMI It’s Budget season and there’s something in it for every Singaporean! Here’s your #SGBudget2025 Wrapped. ⬇️
1) Support for you and your family 🧑🧑🧒🧒💰
Eligible households and families will receive support to tackle cost pressures, ranging from $800 in CDC Vouchers to $500 in Child LifeSG credits, and more.
🔗 Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGNr-eMykYq/
2) Empowering workers with skills and support 💼🚀
We are encouraging lifelong learning by enhancing support to workers undergoing part-time training under the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme, and lower-wage workers under the Workfare Skills Support.
🔗 Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGNRQO3yR3l/?img_index=1
3) Supporting Singaporeans at every stage of life ❤️🌱
From the new Large Families Scheme to support married couples who wish to have three or more children to the Matched Medisave Scheme for lower-income seniors, we’re making sure every Singaporean feels supported, every step of the way.
🔗 Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGNUTXwyMpc/?img_index=1
4) Celebrating SG60 🇸🇬✨
It’s Singapore’s 60th birthday and every Singaporean gets a gift! Under the new SG60 package, you can receive $600 SG60 Vouchers (those 60 and above get $800), $100 ActiveSG Credits, $100 SG Culture Pass credits and more.
🔗 Find out more: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGNVUlnydzS/?img_index=1
📢 The Weekly Wrap - 14 March 2025
1) Forward SG: Together, for Better roadshow is back this weekend! 🌟
Here’s what you can expect:
✅ Fresh updates on Budget 2025 support measures
✅ One-to-one advice on careers and ageing
✅ Fun family activities
See you at Compass One, Atrium (Level 2), 11am - 8pm!
🔗 Find your nearest roadshow: go.gov.sg/tfbroadshows
2) Spot our giant digital Gachapon at Dhoby Ghaut 🎯
Feeling lucky? Drop by our Forward SG: Together, for Better digital Gachapon for a spin & win! Simply answer a question about Forward SG initiatives and collect your prize at an upcoming roadshow.
📍 Bus stop outside Plaza Singapura and Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station E
📅 Now till 9 April 2025
🔗 Find out more: go.gov.sg/tww-tfbdigitalgachapon
3) Celebrate SG60 this March holidays 🎉
School’s out! Bring the kids on an adventure with deals at local attractions. From nature and animal lovers to little explorers, there is something for every family.
🔗 More SG60 deals and discounts: www.sg60.gov.sg
#COS2025 – We will provide various platforms to support the sporting and artistic aspirations of the people through:
1️⃣ Increasing support for Arts education across all ages, with new scholarships and programmes
2️⃣ The Sports Facilities Master Plan to make sports facilities affordable for the public
3️⃣ Improving support for persons with disabilities with 5 Para Sports Community Hubs and a Sports Fund
4️⃣ A Frailty Prevention Programme to promote healthy lifestyles for seniors
5️⃣ Improving the support system for our local athletes
Infographic: Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
#COS2025 – The Government will continue to strengthen social cohesion and bring people together to create an inclusive community for the future.
Find out more about our initiatives and plans. ⬆️
Infographic: Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
#COS2025 – Find out how the Government is building a thriving digital future for all ⬆️
Infographic: Ministry of Digital Development and Information
#COS2025 – We will keep healthcare affordable and sustainable for all by:
✅ Improving healthcare affordability for outpatient treatments
✅ Strengthening support for oral health
✅ Improving support and affordability of long-term care
✅ Having better support for fertility preservation
✅ Having more drugs eligible for enhanced subsidies
Find out more ⬆
Infographic: Ministry of Health
#COS2025 – The Government is committed to supporting Singaporeans and businesses to become future-ready. We will continue to:
1⃣ Empower Singaporeans to build resilient careers through Career Health SG
2⃣ Transform businesses with a new Enterprise Workforce Transformation Package to adapt and grow
3⃣ Foster inclusive and safe workplaces through the review of the Employment Act
Infographic: Ministry of Manpower
📢 The Weekly Wrap – 7 March 2025
1) What You Need to Know About the Review of NRIC Numbers on People Search. 📔📔📔
A review into the disclosure of NRIC Numbers on Bizfile People Search found several shortcomings by both ACRA and MDDI, which should have been avoided. Lessons identified will be disseminated across the Public Service so that similar incidents do not recur.
🔗 What you need to know about the review report: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGvRTnVyL-p/?igsh=MWVmc3Y0NG00eWU5eg==
2) Celebrate World Water Day at Our Tampines Hub this Weekend! 💧💧💧
Discover Singapore’s water story and learn more aboutour water conservation efforts at the ‘Our Water Carnival’. Bring along your Feb/Mar water bill which shows reduced consumption for an exclusive gift.
🔗 Find out more about the event: go.gov.sg/ourwatercarnival
3) Beware of Scammers in Disguise! 🚨 🚨🚨
Scammers are posing as government officials to trick you into transferring money. Remember, real officers will NEVER ask for payment or personal details over the phone.
🔗 Find out how you can ACT against these scams: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGpwFRyye3w/?igsh=MWdxaTltcDVjZWNwdg==
#COS2025 – We will continue to provide accessible, affordable and inclusive housing to Singaporeans by introducing:
🏠 Enhanced Silver Housing Bonus for seniors
🏠 Enhanced Fresh Start Housing Scheme
🏠 EASE (Private) for seniors in private properties
We are also committed to complete more than 25 new parks and over 50km of park connectors over the next five years.
More information ⬆️
Infographic: Ministry of National Development
#COS2025 – The Government will contribute to building a better Singapore for #SG60 and beyond by:
▶️ Strengthening the Rule of Law and increasing access to justice for all.
▶️ Enhancing Singapore as a legal and Intellectual Property hub to grow our economy.
▶️ Optimising State assets to serve community and economic needs.
Read to find out more.
Infographic: Ministry of Law
#COS2025 – Our foreign policy must continue to be anchored by the longstanding principles as we engage the world in this rapidly changing landscape. Read more on how we protect our long-term national interests.
Infographic: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Here is what you need to know about the review of the disclosure of full NRIC numbers on People Search.
For more info: go.gov.sg/nric-people-search-review-report
#COS2025 – To help Singaporeans start and grow their families, the Government offers a comprehensive suite of support measures, including:
• Extended parental leave
• Lower preschool fees
• More financial support for larger families
• Enhanced healthcare and well-being for children
Infographic: PMO
📢 The Weekly Wrap – 28 February 2025
1️⃣ #DoYouKnow what are the major moves to strengthen Singapore’s economy in #SGBudget2025?
From building up our infrastructure like Changi Airport to the potential deployment of nuclear energy, we distill it for you here:
🔗Read on for key excerpts of #SGBudget2025: https://go.gov.sg/budget-excerpt
🔗Watch for #SGBudget2025 roundup: https://go.gov.sg/parl-feb-2
2️⃣ Be vigilant and protect yourselves from scams!
In Jan 2025, more than $1.6million was lost to scammers who impersonated as Government Officials.
For latest info on scams, visit www.scamshield.gov.sg
🚨 You may have come across a claim on chat messaging groups that scammers are impersonating the Elections Department (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”.
🔗 For more info: https://go.gov.sg/eld-hoaxadvisory-feb25
From tackling cost pressures to supporting families, seniors, and workers, to recognising the contributions of all Singaporeans as part of #SG60, here are the key excerpts from Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong’s #SGBudget2025 Statement in Parliament.
For more info: www.gov.sg/budget-2025