Overtime hours for private security officers is capped at 72 hours a month this year, down from 95 hours a month in 2017. Read more about Overtime hours for private security officers is capped at 72 hours a month this year, down from 95 hours a month in 2017.
Singapore bans partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), a vital source of artificial trans fat in all foods, from this year onwards. Read more about Singapore bans partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), a vital source of artificial trans fat in all foods, from this year onwards.
All motorized personal mobility devices (PMDs), like e-bikes and scooters, must meet fire safety standards from this year onwards to ensure public safety. Read more about All motorized personal mobility devices (PMDs), like e-bikes and scooters, must meet fire safety standards from this year onwards to ensure public safety.
This year, the Government will run ElderShield (the private insurers currently administering the insurance scheme for people with severe disabilities) after reaching an agreement with private insurers Aviva, Great Eastern, and NTUC Income. Read more about This year, the Government will run ElderShield (the private insurers currently administering the insurance scheme for people with severe disabilities) after reaching an agreement with private insurers Aviva, Great Eastern, and NTUC Income.
Singapore establishes a new gambling regulator this year to oversee the city's entire gambling landscape. It was previously overseen by various government agencies; this move is a consolidation designed to improve governing efficiency. Read more about Singapore establishes a new gambling regulator this year to oversee the city's entire gambling landscape. It was previously overseen by various government agencies; this move is a consolidation designed to improve governing efficiency.
Singapore's Tuas Terminal mega port begins its first phase of operations this year with two berths for ships. Read more about Singapore's Tuas Terminal mega port begins its first phase of operations this year with two berths for ships.
Singapore achieves its 100% green waterworks aim this year by installing a 60 megawatt-peak (MWp) floating solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The installation generates sufficient green energy to meet the daily operations needs of the five water treatment plants in Singapore, as well as the Marina Barrage. Read more about Singapore achieves its 100% green waterworks aim this year by installing a 60 megawatt-peak (MWp) floating solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The installation generates sufficient green energy to meet the daily operations needs of the five water treatment plants in Singapore, as well as the Marina Barrage.
Singapore raises the legal age for smoking to 21 this year, up from 18 in 2018. Read more about Singapore raises the legal age for smoking to 21 this year, up from 18 in 2018.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) replaces 66 of Singapore's oldest MRT trains with a new fleet. Read more about The Land Transport Authority (LTA) replaces 66 of Singapore's oldest MRT trains with a new fleet.
Singapore implements a mandatory electrical and electronic waste management system this year that aims to recycle the country's e-waste. Read more about Singapore implements a mandatory electrical and electronic waste management system this year that aims to recycle the country's e-waste.
