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22 January 2025
What You Need to Know: Polling Day and Election Campaigning 101
Commonly asked questions about general elections
Law & Governance

22 January 2025
What You Need to Know: Ballot Paper Serial Numbers; Vote Secrecy and Integrity
Rigorous process to ensure the secrecy and integrity of your vote
Law & Governance

22 January 2025
What is the role and composition of the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC)?
What does EBRC do?
Law & Governance

30 December 2024
Evolution of public housing in Singapore
The ‘what’ and ‘whys’ of public housing policies and schemes.
Housing

27 December 2024
Property Tax on Residential Property
All you need to know about property tax on residential property.
Economy & Finance

24 November 2024
Dengue: Know the symptoms and how to protect yourself
Dengue fever is spread through the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito. Dengue could lead to lethal health consequences for ourselves and those around us.
Health

21 November 2024
A home for everyone: Maintaining the quality and value of your flat
The Government is helping to ensure that flats remain good homes regardless of age, and can provide retirement income if needed. Find out how.
Housing

15 October 2024
What do Town Councils do and who regulates them?
Answers to some common questions you might have about how your estate is cared for.
Housing

15 October 2024
How is preschool in Singapore being made more affordable and accessible?
Every child will have the best possible start in life, regardless of his or her starting point
Education