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SMS about termination of members' ElderShield policy is legitimate ... (CNA)

SINGAPORE: An SMS sent to Central Provident Fund (CPF) members informing them that their ElderShield policy has been terminated is legitimate, ...

CareShield Life, the national long-term disability insurance scheme, was launched in October 2020. The issue has since been resolved," said the CPF Board on Saturday. Advertisement

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Fire breaks out at Benoi Lane in Tuas, SCDF firefighting operations ... (CNA)

SINGAPORE: Firefighters from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) are battling a blaze at the Benoi Lane industrial area in Tuas on Saturday evening ...

Photos sent to CNA show a column of smoke from a distance. A rapid response fire vessel was also deployed to provide a water supply line from the open sea for firefighting operations, it said at about 7.50pm. In a Facebook post, SCDF said it was alerted to a fire at number 31 Benoi Lane at about 4.45pm.

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Companies encouraged to have permanent flexible work ... (CNA)

SINGAPORE: Employers are encouraged to permanently offer flexible work arrangements even though COVID-19 workplace restrictions will be relaxed from Apr 26.

"Eligible public officers in job roles which are conducive to hybrid work will be allowed to telecommute for an average of two days a week. Advertisement Advertisement Singapore on Friday announced a major easing of various COVID-19 measures. "Employers who offer FWAs will also benefit from talent attraction and retention. Advertisement

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Firefighters rescue and perform CPR on 14 cats after extinguishing ... (Borneo Bulletin Online)

SINGAPORE (CNA) – Fourteen cats were rescued after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Singapore, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) ...

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire involved the contents of the service yard. “Thirteen of the cats eventually regained consciousness, while one had passed away.”

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