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Housekeeping will no longer be a menial job when the government goes ahead with plans. -NST - New Straits Times
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Many expats live like ordinary Singaporeans
First, not all expats own cars: they take the MRT, buses and taxis.
*** Financial literacy programme for Muslim families
It's available at mosques and community clubs islandwide. -ST
High living costs shock foreigners in SKorea
Seoul is world's 5th most expensive city for expats. -AFP
  Your bank may be the ticket to F1
Top-tier clients getting best seats and chance to hobnob with drivers.
  Singapore's 40 richest
Forbes Magazine has unveiled its list of Singapore's 40 richest people. Some new faces in the list replace notable dropouts like hotelier Christina Ong. -AsiaOne
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  The unhappy lot of Asian workers
Study shows that one third of workers feel frustrated, stymied by lack of empowerment and bureaucracy. -myp
Singapore's top CEOs get fat pay rises
Increases of as much as 150% after strong growth last year.
Sexual harassment in the workplace
Govt will set a positive example to other employers in the problem of sexual harassment.
Worker safety at shipyards important
Employers urged to tighten their safety systems.
No need for paternity leave
Working fathers can benefit from new leave entitlements instead.
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Move to lower contractual age
Singapore's government has proposed lowering the age of from 21 years to 18. -ST
Two directors convicted of not paying salaries
67 cleaners were unpaid. -AsiaOne
Fraudsters use women to obtain contracts
Guest relations officers are hired to seduce male decision-makers for govt contracts and licenses. -NST
Private dating agencies get $4m boost for activities
The first batch of accredited agencies is likely to be announced in October.
S'pore firms could be more charitable
Corporate giving is still new while sums donated are small, says study.
 
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