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News and everyday help for life in Singapore
- Community13 SeptBukit Panjang LRT closes Sep 20 and 27 for final renewal works — buses provided

- Safety13 SeptMOM arrests 4, questions 21 over fake 'phantom worker' scheme
- Housing7 SeptYour employer must provide proper housing — and pay the rent on time
- Health7 SeptYour employer must insure you for at least $60,000 a year — and cannot charge you for it

- Community7 SeptHow to pay for buses and the MRT — and the $0.60 daily fee on foreign bank cards

- Safety7 SeptNot sure if it's a scam? Call 1799 — free, 24 hours, any language
- Money7 SeptGST Vouchers are for Singapore citizens only — work pass holders do not receive them
- Work7 SeptChina: consular section opening hours and phone numbers in Singapore
- Money7 SeptBefore you send money home, check the company is licensed by MAS
- Safety7 SeptAn agency can charge you at most 2 months' salary — anything more is illegal
- Work6 SeptS Pass minimum salary rises to $3,600 for new applications from January 2027
- Work6 SeptEight more job types open to Myanmar and other NTS workers from September 2026
- Work6 SeptMyanmar requires 25% of overseas wages to be remitted via official channels