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GE2025: ‘Difficult’ GST hike needed to deliver on promises to seniors, says PAP’s Chee Hong Tat

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Without the additional revenue, the government would also not have the resources to help companies and workers deal with the uncertain global outlook, said the Second Finance Minister.

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Since Aug 23, Singapore's community case numbers have been rising despite 82 per cent of the population fully vaccinated. At the same time, the number of people getting their first dose seems to be hitting a plateau.

The question of whether Singapore would make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory was raised in Parliament on Tuesday (Sep 14). Highlighting Singapore's high vaccination rates and acceptance by the population, Senior Minister of State for Health Janil Puthucheary said that full approval of COVID-19 vaccines will continue to go through due process, with the Health Ministry monitoring the matter.

He added that Singapore's situation was vastly different from that in the US, which had rolled out an aggressive slew of vaccine mandates on Sep 9, following the US Food and Drug Administration's full authorisation of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine.

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Frustration with those who refuse COVID-19 vaccination but making it compulsory is tricky: Infectious diseases experts

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Ramping up communications to convince those on the fence, along with differentiated measures nudging more to take the shot can help get vaccination rates up, say infectious diseases experts on CNA's Heart of the Matter podcast.

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Nature groups oppose zoning of Dover Forest in Ulu Pandan for residential use

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They cite the need to conserve animal and plant species, and create more green spaces. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Select ONE of the following examples of a decision made for Singapore society and read the article.

Identify the different stakeholders that the decision involves.

E.g. Environmental Activists, Residents of Sengkang, Students, etc

Identify the different perspectives and needs of these stakeholders

E.g. Environmental Activists: Cares for the conservation of the environment; Students: Need to take public transport to school

Explain the challenges in making a decision taking all these needs and perspectives into account

E.g. The government recognises that the environmentalist are concerned about.... while the students have valid concerns about....

How did the government make this decision? (Use the Principles of Governance)

E.g. The Government adhered to the principle of Anticipating Change, Staying Relevant by ....

Comment on 2 classmates’ posts answering:

Do you agree with what your classmate has said? Provide 2 reasons for your stance.

What is one idea or perspective that your classmate had shared that you did not consider before? Write a short response appreciating this insight. (Positive response)

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1. All teacher posts are in purple.

2. All student posts should be in white.

3. Use your name as the Subject of all Padlet Posts.

4. Do not move or delete posts unless told to do so.