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The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has launched a S$200 million OneAviation Manpower Fund to enhance the aviation workforce, part of a broader S$1 billion initiative to develop Singapore's air hub. A jobs transformation report highlights key trends like digitalisation and AI impacting jobs, with CAAS collaborating with educational institutions to address training needs and foster talent in the sector. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is...

Two Filipino women, Conol Almira Joy Torres and Torres Alyssa Riva Fernan, were jailed for using forged university certificates to obtain employment passes in Singapore. Almira received six weeks while Alyssa was sentenced to four weeks; both worked at CL Enterprise from November 2020 to February 2022, earning significantly less than their declared salaries, leading to an investigation by the Ministry of Manpower. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Two women from the Philippines...

Several employees at Red SchoolHouse @ Toh Tuck in Singapore have reported unpaid salaries after the preschool's abrupt closure in May, which left parents and children in limbo. The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) issued a warning for breaching regulations, as the school did not provide the required six months' notice before ceasing operations, while the franchisor cited lease issues and impending liquidation.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYVsOKv_Hpc Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Several teachers from a closed...

Five Chinese nationals were charged with bribery in Singapore after attempting to bribe police and National Environment Agency (NEA) officers to prolong their stay while selling illegal sex enhancement drugs. The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) reported that all bribes were rejected, and the men, who sought Special Passes, were denied bail as investigations continue. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Five Chinese men tried to bribe police in Singapore to stay longer in...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The ban on bicycles and non-motorised wheeled vehicles from pedestrian-only paths is now in full effect. Errant riders face a fine of up to S$2,000 (US$1,560), a jail term of up to three months, or both.While the rule aims to protect pedestrians, especially the...

SINGAPORE: Yunhaiyao, a catering company, was fined S$7,000 for a mass food poisoning incident affecting 171 ByteDance employees, linked to contaminated chicken. Following the incident, which revealed serious management negligence and hygiene failures, the company issued an apology and discontinued its corporate catering services. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A catering company in Singapore was fined for making many people sick because their food had harmful germs and they didn't keep their kitchen...