Let’s face it: in this social media world, exciting and viral news like a cat feeding a baby beer would often appear in your Facebook news feed, while important news like the GDP growth of Singapore this year wouldn’t get the same reach.
It’s understandable since social media platforms would prioritise engaging and viral content to keep users in their platform.
In order to ensure that you’d still know about important news instead just social news, below are the top five Singapore news that was reported yesterday which you should know, simplified for you in a bite-sized format:
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PCF Converting 80 Kindergartens To Childcare Centres Over Next 4 years
Singapore’s largest pre-school operator, the PAP Community Foundation (PCF), will convert 80 of its kindergartens to facilities offering full-day childcare.
This is part of the government’s plan to increase the number of childcare spaces, especially in younger estates, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
More than 50 PCF kindergartens underwent this conversion last year.
For more information, tap here.
7 Singaporean Hikers Rescued From Mount Raung In Indonesia After Forest Fires
Seven Singaporean hikers were rescued from Indonesia’s Mount Raung after they were trapped overnight by forest fires.
After the forest fires broke out, their hiking paths were inaccessible, trapping the seven hikers along with two guides, two porters, and two Indonesian climbers.
A joint search and rescue task force rescued the 13 climbers, some of whom suffered mild burns and abrasions.
For more information, tap here.
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Radin Mas Community Club Is Singapore’s First Smart CC
The recently upgraded Radin Mas Community Club (CC) will offer Singaporeans a glimpse into the future of Singapore community clubs.
After nearly three years of renovations, the new CC now has several smart initiatives, such as a dedicated Cyber Space where residents can read e-newspapers or browse e-books using e-library terminals.
Staff will also no longer have to use keys for many of the rooms, as there are facial recognition door locks installed throughout the building.
For more information, tap here.
Free Dispute Resolution Service Introduced To Help Resolve Maid-Related Issues
The Ministry of Manpower announced that a free dispute resolution service will be introduced by the end of October to help resolve issues that employers have with their maids or maid agencies.
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This service is one of many measures that will be progressively introduced over the next two years.
These measures aim to help employers retain maids for a longer period.
For more information, tap here.
Disadvantage Families In Toa Payoh To Benefit From Charity Food Vending Machine
Disadvantaged families living in Toa Payoh will soon be able to get the food they need for free.
A vending machine that will be installed by mid-October will dispense donated food close to its expiry date.
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The vending machine will have everything from baked beans and Cassava chips to white rice and lollipops.
For more information, tap here.
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