RPD Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is compiled by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights are:
1. Removal of examinations for Primary 1 and 2, and Secondary 1 students effective this year. This move is expected to free up about 3 weeks of curriculum time every two years.
2. Budget 2019 coincides with Singapore’s bicentennial would review Singapore’s progress and chart our collective plans forward.
3. Wisma Geylang Serai is officially launched, and is the first social and cultural hub in Singapore that brings various Malay/Muslim, government and community organizations under one roof.
We hope that you will find the information useful in assisting you in your efforts.
RPD Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community.
It is compiled by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• A survey commissioned by The Sunday Times found that around 60 per cent of retirees say they have a monthly income of at least $1,379, an amount experts recently recommended as necessary for a basic standard of living.
• DPM Heng Swee Keat detailed how the 4G leadership team plans to work with Singaporeans in the Singapore Together movement, to create a shared future where everyone will have a part to play.
• At the annual Hari Raya get-together for community and religious leaders, Mr Masagos Zulkifli highlighted the Malay/Muslim community as a community of success and said that whilst Muslim communities globally find themselves in challenging times, Muslims in Singapore have much to take heart about and can be a model for other countries. He also highlighted two goals for the community: Ensure that all Malay/Muslim students can, at the very least, enrol and graduate from an Institute of Technical Education, and to get as many students as possible into university.
From 8 4-4 to 2-6-3-3-3 the making of a successful education systemDr. Linda Kimencu
Kenya is transitioning from 8-4-4 to 2-6-3-3-3; the document highlights some things that the policy makers should consider to make the transition successful
The national curriculum-policy launched last weekJoseph Mwanzo
The national curriculum policy launched last week.It will inform the CBC implementation process.The session paper is still in parliament to be taken to AG before being approved by the president.
RPD Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community.
It is compiled by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• A survey commissioned by The Sunday Times found that around 60 per cent of retirees say they have a monthly income of at least $1,379, an amount experts recently recommended as necessary for a basic standard of living.
• DPM Heng Swee Keat detailed how the 4G leadership team plans to work with Singaporeans in the Singapore Together movement, to create a shared future where everyone will have a part to play.
• At the annual Hari Raya get-together for community and religious leaders, Mr Masagos Zulkifli highlighted the Malay/Muslim community as a community of success and said that whilst Muslim communities globally find themselves in challenging times, Muslims in Singapore have much to take heart about and can be a model for other countries. He also highlighted two goals for the community: Ensure that all Malay/Muslim students can, at the very least, enrol and graduate from an Institute of Technical Education, and to get as many students as possible into university.
From 8 4-4 to 2-6-3-3-3 the making of a successful education systemDr. Linda Kimencu
Kenya is transitioning from 8-4-4 to 2-6-3-3-3; the document highlights some things that the policy makers should consider to make the transition successful
The national curriculum-policy launched last weekJoseph Mwanzo
The national curriculum policy launched last week.It will inform the CBC implementation process.The session paper is still in parliament to be taken to AG before being approved by the president.
A Synopsis of the Trajectory of Politics in the Funding Of Nigerian Education...iosrjce
In recent years, funding for the Nigerian educational system has been in discourse for sundry
reasons, chief of which is the quest for sufficient and stable funding for the system, as poor funding which hit the
universities under the Nigerian jack-boot regimes has been a recurring decimal. Therefore, this paper is a
historical synopsis cum appraisal of the pattern of funding for education, mostly as it affects university
education, under an emerging democracy. The paper summits that lack of political will and government’s
refusal to prioritise the education sector for funding is remotely the major bane towards the much desired
appropriate funding for university education. It therefore advocates for a revolutionary mind-set in order for
government to correct the errors in funding university education.
Review of education policy in uganda (revised)Ojijo P
This paper looks at the content of Uganda government education policy and critiques the extent to which it has enabled the learner to acquire skills and value systems necessary to create solutions for present and future problems, and ultimately, live happy lives. The paper analyses the full scope of education sector, starting from pre-primary and primary, through secondary, university, vocational and professional education, to job training and adult education policies.
New Educational Policy 2020 and its ImplicationJenson Samraj
New Education Policy and its Implementation replaces the old educational policy 1986. New education policy 2020 approved by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July 2020, outlines the vision of India’s new education system. This policy is a comprehensive framework for elementary education to higher education. It aims to increase state expenditure on education from around 4-6% as soon as policy.
Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man.”
- Swami Vivekananda
Indigenous Education.
Our goal should be making education for all free of cost.
Commercialization of Education.
Government Funding.
Corporate Funding.
Funding from Society.
Good Governance and Transparency in Education.
Education Loan.
Technology Enabled Learning (TEL).
Bridging Social Gaps.
Learning with earning.
WE want the Education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded, an by which one can stand on one's own feet.
To the economist, one of the most natural approaches is to study the productivity of education, since prudent investment is governed by the relative productivity of the funds which is in turn determined by the marginal rate of return compared with the best alternative use of the same funds. With considerable pressure now being exerted upon governments for increase in their allocations to education. It is quite understandable that economists, who have always followed the outlays of government with great interest, recently have turned considerable attention to the study of education’s productivity.
Three approaches to this study, none of which is totally independent of the others.
1. Educational Productivity
2. Residual Factors in Educational Productivity
3. Educational Planning and Manpower
Rubrix is a publication by Yayasan MENDAKI's Research and Planning Department. This issue, "Building a Strong United Singapore", shares on the shifts in the Education landscape and its implications. It also touches on the highlights during the M3 Post-budget Policy Dialogue.
An analysis of financing of elementary education in India [www.writekraft.com]WriteKraft Dissertations
Writekraft Research and Publications LLP was initially formed, informally, in 2006 by a group of scholars to help fellow students. Gradually, with several dissertations, thesis and assignments receiving acclaim and a good grade, Writekraft was officially founded in 2011 Since its establishment, Writekraft Research & Publications LLP is Guiding and Mentoring PhD Scholars.
Our Mission:
To provide breakthrough research works to our clients through Perseverant efforts towards creativity and innovation”.
Vision:
Writekraft endeavours to be the leading global research and publications company that will fulfil all research needs of our clients. We will achieve this vision through:
Analyzing every customer's aims, objectives and purpose of research
Using advanced and latest tools and technique of research and analysis
Coordinating and including their own ideas and knowledge
Providing the desired inferences and results of the research
In the past decade, we have successfully assisted students from various universities in India and globally. We at Writekraft Research & Publications LLP head office in Kanpur, India are most trusted and professional Research, Writing, Guidance and Publication Service Provider for PhD. Our services meet all your PhD Admissions, Thesis Preparation and Research Paper Publication needs with highest regards for the quality you prefer.
Our Achievements:
NATIONAL AWARD FOR BEST RESEARCH PROJECT (By Hon. President APJ Abdul Kalam)
GOLD MEDAL FOR RESEARCH ON DISABILITY (By Disabled’s Club of India)
NOMINATED FOR BEST MSME AWARDS 2017
5 STAR RATING ON GOOGLE
We have PhD experts from reputed institutions/ organizations like Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and many more apex education institutions in India. Our works are tailored and drafted as per your requirements and are totally unique.
From past years our core advisory members, research team assisted research scholars from various universities from all corners of world.
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An analysis of financing of elementary education in India [www.writekraft.com]WriteKraft Dissertations
Writekraft Research and Publications LLP was initially formed, informally, in 2006 by a group of scholars to help fellow students. Gradually, with several dissertations, thesis and assignments receiving acclaim and a good grade, Writekraft was officially founded in 2011 Since its establishment, Writekraft Research & Publications LLP is Guiding and Mentoring PhD Scholars.
Our Mission:
To provide breakthrough research works to our clients through Perseverant efforts towards creativity and innovation”.
Vision:
Writekraft endeavours to be the leading global research and publications company that will fulfil all research needs of our clients. We will achieve this vision through:
Analyzing every customer's aims, objectives and purpose of research
Using advanced and latest tools and technique of research and analysis
Coordinating and including their own ideas and knowledge
Providing the desired inferences and results of the research
In the past decade, we have successfully assisted students from various universities in India and globally. We at Writekraft Research & Publications LLP head office in Kanpur, India are most trusted and professional Research, Writing, Guidance and Publication Service Provider for PhD. Our services meet all your PhD Admissions, Thesis Preparation and Research Paper Publication needs with highest regards for the quality you prefer.
Our Achievements:
NATIONAL AWARD FOR BEST RESEARCH PROJECT (By Hon. President APJ Abdul Kalam)
GOLD MEDAL FOR RESEARCH ON DISABILITY (By Disabled’s Club of India)
NOMINATED FOR BEST MSME AWARDS 2017
5 STAR RATING ON GOOGLE
We have PhD experts from reputed institutions/ organizations like Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and many more apex education institutions in India. Our works are tailored and drafted as per your requirements and are totally unique.
From past years our core advisory members, research team assisted research scholars from various universities from all corners of world.
Subjects/Areas We Cover:
Management, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Mass communications, English Literature, English Language, Law, History, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Pharmacy & Healthcare.
National Education Policy 2020 & Social Work Education in IndiaDr NILESH TIWARI
National Education Policy 2020 & Social Work Education in India
By August 2021 by Dr. Nilesh K Tiwari, Former Consultant (SDGs) & Pubic Policy Researcher, State Planning Commission
Govt. of Chhattisgarh, India
RPD Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community.
It is compiled by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• Families across all income groups are earning more than they did five years ago and in general, their incomes are rising faster than their spending, as published in the latest Household Expenditure Survey. The average monthly household income rose to $11,780 from $10,470 in the survey conducted between 2012 and 2013. This works out to an average hike of 2.4 per cent a year in dollar terms.
• Needy students will get more help for tertiary education as increase in bursaries next year will lower tuition fees for students from lower-income households. The additional support is to ensure that tuition costs do not hinder students from furthering their education or constrain their choice of courses, says the Education Minister Mr. Ong Ye Kung.
• PM Lee Hsien Loong shared in his NDR speech that the retirement age will be raised gradually from 62 to 65, and the re-employment age will go up from 67 to 70. The process will start in 2022, and be completed by 2030. CPF contribution rates will also go up for workers aged 55 to 70, so that the full rate of 37 per cent is extended to those aged up to 60 before it tapers off. This process will start in 2021 and take place gradually over 10 years or so, depending on economic conditions.
RPD Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community.
It is compiled by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• Singapore IB students make up half of world's perfect scorers globally, while students who sat for last year’s O level examinations set a new record, with 85.2 per cent of the cohort attaining five or more passes.
• The Singapore Institute of Technology has launched two new degree programmes in speech and language therapy, and digital communications and integrated media, while SUTD has launched a new undergraduate degree in design and AI.
• Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat will unveil the annual Budget in Parliament on 18 Feb 2020.
A Synopsis of the Trajectory of Politics in the Funding Of Nigerian Education...iosrjce
In recent years, funding for the Nigerian educational system has been in discourse for sundry
reasons, chief of which is the quest for sufficient and stable funding for the system, as poor funding which hit the
universities under the Nigerian jack-boot regimes has been a recurring decimal. Therefore, this paper is a
historical synopsis cum appraisal of the pattern of funding for education, mostly as it affects university
education, under an emerging democracy. The paper summits that lack of political will and government’s
refusal to prioritise the education sector for funding is remotely the major bane towards the much desired
appropriate funding for university education. It therefore advocates for a revolutionary mind-set in order for
government to correct the errors in funding university education.
Review of education policy in uganda (revised)Ojijo P
This paper looks at the content of Uganda government education policy and critiques the extent to which it has enabled the learner to acquire skills and value systems necessary to create solutions for present and future problems, and ultimately, live happy lives. The paper analyses the full scope of education sector, starting from pre-primary and primary, through secondary, university, vocational and professional education, to job training and adult education policies.
New Educational Policy 2020 and its ImplicationJenson Samraj
New Education Policy and its Implementation replaces the old educational policy 1986. New education policy 2020 approved by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July 2020, outlines the vision of India’s new education system. This policy is a comprehensive framework for elementary education to higher education. It aims to increase state expenditure on education from around 4-6% as soon as policy.
Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man.”
- Swami Vivekananda
Indigenous Education.
Our goal should be making education for all free of cost.
Commercialization of Education.
Government Funding.
Corporate Funding.
Funding from Society.
Good Governance and Transparency in Education.
Education Loan.
Technology Enabled Learning (TEL).
Bridging Social Gaps.
Learning with earning.
WE want the Education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded, an by which one can stand on one's own feet.
To the economist, one of the most natural approaches is to study the productivity of education, since prudent investment is governed by the relative productivity of the funds which is in turn determined by the marginal rate of return compared with the best alternative use of the same funds. With considerable pressure now being exerted upon governments for increase in their allocations to education. It is quite understandable that economists, who have always followed the outlays of government with great interest, recently have turned considerable attention to the study of education’s productivity.
Three approaches to this study, none of which is totally independent of the others.
1. Educational Productivity
2. Residual Factors in Educational Productivity
3. Educational Planning and Manpower
Rubrix is a publication by Yayasan MENDAKI's Research and Planning Department. This issue, "Building a Strong United Singapore", shares on the shifts in the Education landscape and its implications. It also touches on the highlights during the M3 Post-budget Policy Dialogue.
An analysis of financing of elementary education in India [www.writekraft.com]WriteKraft Dissertations
Writekraft Research and Publications LLP was initially formed, informally, in 2006 by a group of scholars to help fellow students. Gradually, with several dissertations, thesis and assignments receiving acclaim and a good grade, Writekraft was officially founded in 2011 Since its establishment, Writekraft Research & Publications LLP is Guiding and Mentoring PhD Scholars.
Our Mission:
To provide breakthrough research works to our clients through Perseverant efforts towards creativity and innovation”.
Vision:
Writekraft endeavours to be the leading global research and publications company that will fulfil all research needs of our clients. We will achieve this vision through:
Analyzing every customer's aims, objectives and purpose of research
Using advanced and latest tools and technique of research and analysis
Coordinating and including their own ideas and knowledge
Providing the desired inferences and results of the research
In the past decade, we have successfully assisted students from various universities in India and globally. We at Writekraft Research & Publications LLP head office in Kanpur, India are most trusted and professional Research, Writing, Guidance and Publication Service Provider for PhD. Our services meet all your PhD Admissions, Thesis Preparation and Research Paper Publication needs with highest regards for the quality you prefer.
Our Achievements:
NATIONAL AWARD FOR BEST RESEARCH PROJECT (By Hon. President APJ Abdul Kalam)
GOLD MEDAL FOR RESEARCH ON DISABILITY (By Disabled’s Club of India)
NOMINATED FOR BEST MSME AWARDS 2017
5 STAR RATING ON GOOGLE
We have PhD experts from reputed institutions/ organizations like Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and many more apex education institutions in India. Our works are tailored and drafted as per your requirements and are totally unique.
From past years our core advisory members, research team assisted research scholars from various universities from all corners of world.
Subjects/Areas We Cover:
Management, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Mass communications, English Literature, English Language, Law, History, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Pharmacy & Healthcare.
An analysis of financing of elementary education in India [www.writekraft.com]WriteKraft Dissertations
Writekraft Research and Publications LLP was initially formed, informally, in 2006 by a group of scholars to help fellow students. Gradually, with several dissertations, thesis and assignments receiving acclaim and a good grade, Writekraft was officially founded in 2011 Since its establishment, Writekraft Research & Publications LLP is Guiding and Mentoring PhD Scholars.
Our Mission:
To provide breakthrough research works to our clients through Perseverant efforts towards creativity and innovation”.
Vision:
Writekraft endeavours to be the leading global research and publications company that will fulfil all research needs of our clients. We will achieve this vision through:
Analyzing every customer's aims, objectives and purpose of research
Using advanced and latest tools and technique of research and analysis
Coordinating and including their own ideas and knowledge
Providing the desired inferences and results of the research
In the past decade, we have successfully assisted students from various universities in India and globally. We at Writekraft Research & Publications LLP head office in Kanpur, India are most trusted and professional Research, Writing, Guidance and Publication Service Provider for PhD. Our services meet all your PhD Admissions, Thesis Preparation and Research Paper Publication needs with highest regards for the quality you prefer.
Our Achievements:
NATIONAL AWARD FOR BEST RESEARCH PROJECT (By Hon. President APJ Abdul Kalam)
GOLD MEDAL FOR RESEARCH ON DISABILITY (By Disabled’s Club of India)
NOMINATED FOR BEST MSME AWARDS 2017
5 STAR RATING ON GOOGLE
We have PhD experts from reputed institutions/ organizations like Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and many more apex education institutions in India. Our works are tailored and drafted as per your requirements and are totally unique.
From past years our core advisory members, research team assisted research scholars from various universities from all corners of world.
Subjects/Areas We Cover:
Management, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Mass communications, English Literature, English Language, Law, History, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Pharmacy & Healthcare.
National Education Policy 2020 & Social Work Education in IndiaDr NILESH TIWARI
National Education Policy 2020 & Social Work Education in India
By August 2021 by Dr. Nilesh K Tiwari, Former Consultant (SDGs) & Pubic Policy Researcher, State Planning Commission
Govt. of Chhattisgarh, India
RPD Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community.
It is compiled by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• Families across all income groups are earning more than they did five years ago and in general, their incomes are rising faster than their spending, as published in the latest Household Expenditure Survey. The average monthly household income rose to $11,780 from $10,470 in the survey conducted between 2012 and 2013. This works out to an average hike of 2.4 per cent a year in dollar terms.
• Needy students will get more help for tertiary education as increase in bursaries next year will lower tuition fees for students from lower-income households. The additional support is to ensure that tuition costs do not hinder students from furthering their education or constrain their choice of courses, says the Education Minister Mr. Ong Ye Kung.
• PM Lee Hsien Loong shared in his NDR speech that the retirement age will be raised gradually from 62 to 65, and the re-employment age will go up from 67 to 70. The process will start in 2022, and be completed by 2030. CPF contribution rates will also go up for workers aged 55 to 70, so that the full rate of 37 per cent is extended to those aged up to 60 before it tapers off. This process will start in 2021 and take place gradually over 10 years or so, depending on economic conditions.
RPD Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community.
It is compiled by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• Singapore IB students make up half of world's perfect scorers globally, while students who sat for last year’s O level examinations set a new record, with 85.2 per cent of the cohort attaining five or more passes.
• The Singapore Institute of Technology has launched two new degree programmes in speech and language therapy, and digital communications and integrated media, while SUTD has launched a new undergraduate degree in design and AI.
• Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat will unveil the annual Budget in Parliament on 18 Feb 2020.
RPD Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community.
It is compiled by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• More than half of the primary schools and over 90% of secondary schools would have scrapped mid-year examinations for some levels by 2020 – a year ahead of schedule.
• More than 5,500 children aged six and below were diagnosed with developmental problems last year, up from an average of 4,362 new cases each year from 2015 to 2017.
• The POFMA Bill is designed to give the Government the tools to deal with falsehoods on the Internet that can go viral in a matter of minutes and cause untold harm.
Your feedback is important for us to continuously improve our resources and publications for our readers.
In Singapore, the system includes six years of primary school, followed by four to six years of secondary school, and one to three years of postsecondary school. The curriculum for primary schools is common for all students in years one to four.
Examining the Implications of Massification of Education on Quality Assurance...ijtsrd
In recent years, we have witnessed rapid growth of tertiary institutions in Africa and this expansion has led to the massification and privatization of higher education. “Massification has been defined as the mass adaptation of a phenomenon by the suppression of its distinguishing featuresâ€. Scott 1995 “used the term massification in the context of higher education HE systems to describe the rapid increase in student enrolment in the latter part of the twentieth centuryâ€. Lesotho has not been spared from this system and there has been growth of various higher institutions in the country mainly privately owned. Students have been enrolled in huge numbers in these institutions and this has resulted in large numbers of students and shrinking number of lecturers leading to disproportional ratios of lecturers to students. Students joining these institutions are faced with various challenges emanating from lack of resources, congestion, alienation and subsequent workload for academic staff. Demands and challenges of massification in higher education have also seen academics with added responsibilities of diversifying to improve the quality of delivery with scant resources. This paper explores the experiences and challenges faced by academics as well as students in higher institutions during this expansion era. Massification has been an issue of debate by both higher education researchers and policy makers globally hence the research intends to investigate how these policies have been addressed in other countries and how they can best be adopted to higher education in Lesotho. The study also attempts to learn about existing policies which are intended to revamp the quality of higher education, and or make considerable suggestions to higher education or how best quality can be maintained in the wake of massification. The study further hinges on the number of local higher learning centres institutions and the students enrolling in these establishments and how institutions ensure quality and proper assessment on learning, teaching and assessment. Neo Tlali | Tawanda Mukurunge | Takura Bhila ""Examining the Implications of Massification of Education on Quality Assurance and Assessment in Higher Institutions in Lesotho"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23493.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/23493/examining-the-implications-of-massification-of-education-on-quality-assurance-and-assessment-in-higher-institutions-in-lesotho/neo-tlali
Change Management class assignment: Kenya is in the process of rolling out a new curriculum. Discuss the triggers that are resulting in the new curriculum, what is being changed, how is the change process being handled, what are the anticipated challenges of the change process, how are they and how can they be mitigated?
THE K-12 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: THE CASE OF LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL, COTA...tarhataguiamalon
Abstract
The implementation of the K-12 Senior High School program makes Filipino students competitive globally. On this premise, a study to assess the K-12 Senior High School program of Laboratory High School (LHS) of Cotabato City State Polytechnic College (CCSPC). Also, it explored the resources, teachers' instructional practices, the attainment of the objectives of the program, and the challenges encountered in the implementation. It employed descriptive-evaluative design. It administered survey questionnaires to 202 total number of respondents composed of 169 senior high school students who were chosen randomly and 30 teachers, including three staff, who were selected using Complete Total Enumeration. It was conducted last school year 2019-2020. Results revealed that services and resources evidently provided. The teachers of the LHS have evidently practiced the instructional practices in terms of teaching strategies, classroom management, and assessment of learning. Considering the findings it was concluded that Despite the big class size and with faculty possess degrees appropriate and relevant to the high school program and other qualifications, the LHS maintains its public image of excellence in both curricular and extracurricular activities in which have been a sign that instructional supervision of the Laboratory High School is of a high standard.
Keywords: Assessment, K-12 Senior High School, Instructional Practices, Resources
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• Active Ageing Centres (AACs) will work with community partners and healthcare clusters, and sets aside $800 million to help seniors age well at home and in their communities. (ST, 16 Nov)
• 97 primary school students received bursaries of $500 each, distributed under the Education Trust Fund (ETF) at the Merchant Elementary School Bursary Award organised by Yayasan MENDAKI. (BH, 20 Nov)
• Pre-school enrolment for children from lower-income families remain lower than national average. (ST, 17 Nov)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• The Singapore Government and Singapore Red Cross have pledged a total of $505,000 in humanitarian aid to support relief efforts amid the Israel-Hamas war. (ST, 16 Oct)
• The hike in water price ensures that PUB can continue to cover operating costs while investing in infrastructure to maintain a reliable water supply. (ST, 4 Oct)
• Singaporeans and PRs will be able to receive a $5,000 subsidy for coursework-based master’s programmes at NTU. On top of this, all NTU alumni will receive a 10 percent tuition fee rebate when they enrol in these programmes. (ST, 18 Oct)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for Sep 2023 are:
• $1.1b Cost-of-Living Package consisting of payment up to $200 for 2.5m Singaporeans, extra $200 CDC vouchers, U-Save, S&CC rebates will be handed out to Singaporean household to help with the rising cost of living. (ST, 28 Sep)
• Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales rose just 0.4 per cent year on year, cooling from the 2.3 per cent growth recorded in June. (ST, 05 Sep)
• Government, unions, employer groups start work on guidelines on flexible work arrangements. (ST, 08 Sep)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• The Government understands the financial concerns faced by Singaporeans, and is committed to using resources judiciously to help as many of them as possible. (ST, 12 Aug)
• Lower- and middle-income Singaporeans aged 50 and above this year will get more help to boost their retirement savings under a new package. They will receive a yearly CPF bonus of up to $1,000 as long as they continue working. (ST, 20 Aug)
• To help retrenched workers get back on their feet confidently, the Government will provide temporary financial support so that they can focus on upgrading their skills for a better long-term job. (ST, 20 Aug)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• MOE will broaden Edusave Award to recognise students beyond academic performance. (ST, 12 Jun)
• Pioneer, Merdeka Generations eligible for up to $1,100 in MediSave top-ups in July (ST, 9 Jun)
• Mendaki better at meeting Malay/Muslim community’s needs thanks to 5-year plan: Zaqy (ST, 17 Jun)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for May 2023 are:
• The commercial property market will not have a significant impact from the latest round of additional buyer’s stamp duty (ABSD) hike because the drivers of the residential and commercial property markets are very different. (ST, 11 May)
• Capitation funding aims to incentivise healthcare providers to place a greater emphasis on preventive care, as this funding model pays them a predetermined amount for each resident in the are under their charge, regardless of whether the person is healthy or not. (ST, 10 May)
• The Singapore Muslim Women’s Association (PPIS) and PMBM Scholarship Fund Board (LBKM) collaborate to offer postgraduate scholarships for women majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), gerontology, women studies and community work. (BH, 03 May)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• More will be done to support the marriage and parenthood aspirations of Singaporeans, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The government will continue to review and update policies, including ways to extend more help to parents who are caring for their infants, and to those seeking to better manage their work and family commitments. (ST, 14 Apr)
• Broadening the definition of meritocracy, introducing targeted re-employment support and reducing the cost of SkillsFuture courses are among the moves the Government will make to shape Singapore’s future amid an uncertain and dangerous external environment. (ST, 17 Apr)
• The Muslim community has learnt from its experience during the Covid-19 pandemic and continued to implement good practices throughout the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, said Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli. (ST, 21 Apr)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• Housing Board will increase the proportion of Build-To-Order (BTO) flats with waiting times of under three years as part of the supply of new flats. But it will take at least two years for this to happen, as the priority now is to launch flats to meet urgent housing demand, following the severe disruption in the last two years caused by the Covid-19 pandemic (ST, 11 Dec)
• ASEAN and European Union leaders have much interest in working more closely together, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The two regional groupings have committed to doing so, including in the digital and green economies, following the conclusion of the one-day Asean-EU Commemorative Summit held in Brussels. PM Lee said the two blocs have made strides this year, citing the Asean-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement – the world’s first bloc-to-bloc air transport agreement signed in Bali in October – as a significant achievement. (ST, 15 Dec)
• The Basic Healthcare Sum will be raised from $66,000 to $68,500 for Central Provident Fund (CPF) members under 65 years old from January 1st. Those who are 66 and above in 2023 will see no change to their Basic Healthcare Sum, the CPF Board, the Ministry of Health and the Housing Board. (ST, 01 Dec)
• Singaporeans in their 20s and 30s who have a university degree or post-graduate degree earn a median salary of $4,200 a month – more than double the $2,000 that those with secondary and lower education and those with Institute of Technical Education (ITE) qualifications earn. (ST, 05 Dec)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for last month are:
• Govt looking into further prioritising BTO flats for those with more urgent housing needs: Desmond Lee (ST, 21 Nov)
• Health tech start-ups sprout up to aid S’pore’s ageing population (ST, 21 Nov)
• New national centre in Singapore designated to drive adult education sector further forward (ST, 3 Nov)
• Surge in demand for green, digital, care skills in Singapore in last 4 years: SkillsFuture report (ST, 22 Nov)
• Allowances for tutors under the MENDAKI Tuition Scheme (MTS) will be increased by 20 percent from $50 an hour to $60 an hour from January 1 next year. Yayasan MENDAKI will also give financial incentives between $300 and $1,200 annually to tutors who are able to encourage their students to attend MTS classes consistently and achieve good results in their studies. Title: Elaun tutor Mendaki akan dinaikkan (BH, 28 Nov)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• The Malay/Muslim community in Singapore has made great progress but must now aim higher and go further, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at at MENDAKI’s 40th anniversary celebration on 1 Oct. (ST, 1 Oct)
• More than 190,000 seniors have been trained in basic digital skills, such as using a smartphone to access government services, under the Seniors Go Digital programme by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). (ST, 4 Oct)
• Singaporeans who sign up to the Healthier SG programme will gain advantages through benefits such as free health screening and the use of MediSave funds to pay for chronic diseases, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. (ST, 6 Oct)
• Students with different abilities forged more friendships across academic streams when brought together in a form class, a study by National Institute of Education (NIE) has found. (ST, 3 Oct)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong said that Singapore's way of resolving contentious issues has been to find a combination of compromise and common ground to gradually move society forward, while recognising that some issues are better set aside to be returned to at a later time (ST, 7 Sept)
• Launch of the Healthier SG programme in the second half of 2023 is an initiative that will see Singapore residents paired with a family physician so doctors can more holistically manage a patient's health and focus on prevention of illnesses. (ST, 21 Sept)
• From this month, about 19,000 full-time lower-wage retail assistants, cashiers and assistant retail supervisors will see their salaries rise by 8.4 per cent to 8.5 per cent annually over the next three years. (ST, 7 Sept)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• Ageism and health are major barriers to seniors staying longer in the workforce (ST, 26 Aug)
• Inflation in Singapore expected to peak in Q4 and stabilize, says DPM Wong (ST, 17 Aug)
• Businesses must be more cost-efficient as salaries rise under Progressive Wage Model: Zaqy (ST, 17 Aug)
• PM Lee recognizes MENDAKI’s efforts in the education of Malay children (PM Lee iktiraf usaha MENDAKI bantu pendidikan anak Melayu) (BH, 21 Aug)
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• A task force to better understand the work-life aspirations of youth and support them in their careers has been launched by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC).
• People can now sign up for free workshops run by the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), with 30 courses for people to choose from, as part of celebrations to mark ITE’s 30th anniversary.
• The number of mid-career Singaporeans who joined programmes to switch fields last year plunged to 5,080 - from a record high of 13,580 in 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
MENDAKI Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• $1.5b package to help S'poreans cope with inflation; $100 utilities credit for every household
• More retrenched S'pore residents able to land jobs within six months: MOM Q1 report; Job vacancies hit new high for Q1 as firms backfill roles, hire to meet demand
• Early academic gaps between students too significant for comfort and must be closed: Tharman
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
o Singaporeans may soon get a new avenue to voice their concerns through a platform where petitions that garner 10,000 supporters will be submitted to the relevant ministries for review.
o Over 110 learning courses were launched by SG Enable at a new learning hub for the disabled at Enabling Village, Lengkok Bahru.
o Some analysts believe the time frame for the next recession is getting even shorter with no quick solutions in sight to the problems the world economy is facing.
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• Singapore private home price growth slows sharply in Q1 on cooling measures
• Singapore inflation jumps to 10-year high in March on higher food, services and transport prices
• NTU launches centre to study how dementia develops in Asians
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Design Department (R&D) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• Higher grant among initiatives to give more support and respite to caregivers, many of whom are women.
• More going abroad to study from second half of last year; Rise in number of Singaporeans keen on studying in Japan and South Korea.
• Employers to receive over $145m in final JSS payouts to support wages of more than 289,500 local staff.
News Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• The Singapore Budget will continue to provide support for sectors that face difficulties amid the Covid-19 pandemic and help Singaporeans manage concerns over the cost of living.
• Lower-income groups will benefit the most from the comprehensive set of measures laid out in the Budget to help everyone cope with the cost of living.
• National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and MENDAKI sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help Malay-Muslim workers boost skills and employability.
RPD Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
1. Singapore will have to put in place more stringent measures to bolster the security of digital banking
2. The upcoming increase in the goods and services (GST) tax will be tackled in Budget 2022, which will be unveiled on Feb 18.
3. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Joko Widodo witnessed the signing and exchange of three agreements as well as an exchange of letters undertaking to bring them into force at the same time.
RPD Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is produced by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The key highlights for this month are:
• Unvaccinated people may not be allowed back to workplace despite negative test result
• Vaccination for kids aged 5 to 11 began on 27 Dec
• S'pore suspends ticket sales for VTL flights and buses for inbound travel between Dec 23 and Jan 20
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In India, financial inclusion remains a critical challenge, with a significant portion of the population still unbanked. Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have emerged as key players in bridging this gap by providing financial services to those often overlooked by traditional banking institutions. This article delves into how NBFCs are fostering financial inclusion and empowering the unbanked.
how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYCDOT TECH
Pi coins is not launched yet in any exchange 💱 this means it's not swappable, the current pi displaying on coin market cap is the iou version of pi. And you can learn all about that on my previous post.
RIGHT NOW THE ONLY WAY you can sell pi coins is through verified pi merchants. A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges and crypto whales. Looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale or ico offerings, the only way to get my coins is from buying from miners. So a merchant facilitates the transactions between the miners and these exchanges holding pi.
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What website can I sell pi coins securely.DOT TECH
Currently there are no website or exchange that allow buying or selling of pi coins..
But you can still easily sell pi coins, by reselling it to exchanges/crypto whales interested in holding thousands of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell to these crypto whales and holders of pi..
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale. The only way exchanges can get pi is by buying from miners and pi merchants stands in between the miners and the exchanges.
How can I sell my pi coins?
Selling pi coins is really easy, but first you need to migrate to mainnet wallet before you can do that. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
Tele-gram.
@Pi_vendor_247
Financial Assets: Debit vs Equity Securities.pptxWrito-Finance
financial assets represent claim for future benefit or cash. Financial assets are formed by establishing contracts between participants. These financial assets are used for collection of huge amounts of money for business purposes.
Two major Types: Debt Securities and Equity Securities.
Debt Securities are Also known as fixed-income securities or instruments. The type of assets is formed by establishing contracts between investor and issuer of the asset.
• The first type of Debit securities is BONDS. Bonds are issued by corporations and government (both local and national government).
• The second important type of Debit security is NOTES. Apart from similarities associated with notes and bonds, notes have shorter term maturity.
• The 3rd important type of Debit security is TRESURY BILLS. These securities have short-term ranging from three months, six months, and one year. Issuer of such securities are governments.
• Above discussed debit securities are mostly issued by governments and corporations. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS CDs are issued by Banks and Financial Institutions. Risk factor associated with CDs gets reduced when issued by reputable institutions or Banks.
Following are the risk attached with debt securities: Credit risk, interest rate risk and currency risk
There are no fixed maturity dates in such securities, and asset’s value is determined by company’s performance. There are two major types of equity securities: common stock and preferred stock.
Common Stock: These are simple equity securities and bear no complexities which the preferred stock bears. Holders of such securities or instrument have the voting rights when it comes to select the company’s board of director or the business decisions to be made.
Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks are sometime referred to as hybrid securities, because it contains elements of both debit security and equity security. Preferred stock confers ownership rights to security holder that is why it is equity instrument
<a href="https://www.writofinance.com/equity-securities-features-types-risk/" >Equity securities </a> as a whole is used for capital funding for companies. Companies have multiple expenses to cover. Potential growth of company is required in competitive market. So, these securities are used for capital generation, and then uses it for company’s growth.
Concluding remarks
Both are employed in business. Businesses are often established through debit securities, then what is the need for equity securities. Companies have to cover multiple expenses and expansion of business. They can also use equity instruments for repayment of debits. So, there are multiple uses for securities. As an investor, you need tools for analysis. Investment decisions are made by carefully analyzing the market. For better analysis of the stock market, investors often employ financial analysis of companies.
Even tho Pi network is not listed on any exchange yet.
Buying/Selling or investing in pi network coins is highly possible through the help of vendors. You can buy from vendors[ buy directly from the pi network miners and resell it]. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal vendor.
@Pi_vendor_247
Introduction to Indian Financial System ()Avanish Goel
The financial system of a country is an important tool for economic development of the country, as it helps in creation of wealth by linking savings with investments.
It facilitates the flow of funds form the households (savers) to business firms (investors) to aid in wealth creation and development of both the parties
how can i use my minded pi coins I need some funds.DOT TECH
If you are interested in selling your pi coins, i have a verified pi merchant, who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges looking forward to hold till mainnet launch.
Because the core team has announced that pi network will not be doing any pre-sale. The only way exchanges like huobi, bitmart and hotbit can get pi is by buying from miners.
Now a merchant stands in between these exchanges and the miners. As a link to make transactions smooth. Because right now in the enclosed mainnet you can't sell pi coins your self. You need the help of a merchant,
i will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant below. 👇 I and my friends has traded more than 3000pi coins with him successfully.
@Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins in South Korea profitably.DOT TECH
Yes. You can sell your pi network coins in South Korea or any other country, by finding a verified pi merchant
What is a verified pi merchant?
Since pi network is not launched yet on any exchange, the only way you can sell pi coins is by selling to a verified pi merchant, and this is because pi network is not launched yet on any exchange and no pre-sale or ico offerings Is done on pi.
Since there is no pre-sale, the only way exchanges can get pi is by buying from miners. So a pi merchant facilitates these transactions by acting as a bridge for both transactions.
How can i find a pi vendor/merchant?
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what is the future of Pi Network currency.DOT TECH
The future of the Pi cryptocurrency is uncertain, and its success will depend on several factors. Pi is a relatively new cryptocurrency that aims to be user-friendly and accessible to a wide audience. Here are a few key considerations for its future:
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1. Mainnet Launch: As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Pi was still in the testnet phase. Its success will depend on a successful transition to a mainnet, where actual transactions can take place.
2. User Adoption: Pi's success will be closely tied to user adoption. The more users who join the network and actively participate, the stronger the ecosystem can become.
3. Utility and Use Cases: For a cryptocurrency to thrive, it must offer utility and practical use cases. The Pi team has talked about various applications, including peer-to-peer transactions, smart contracts, and more. The development and implementation of these features will be essential.
4. Regulatory Environment: The regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies is evolving globally. How Pi navigates and complies with regulations in various jurisdictions will significantly impact its future.
5. Technology Development: The Pi network must continue to develop and improve its technology, security, and scalability to compete with established cryptocurrencies.
6. Community Engagement: The Pi community plays a critical role in its future. Engaged users can help build trust and grow the network.
7. Monetization and Sustainability: The Pi team's monetization strategy, such as fees, partnerships, or other revenue sources, will affect its long-term sustainability.
It's essential to approach Pi or any new cryptocurrency with caution and conduct due diligence. Cryptocurrency investments involve risks, and potential rewards can be uncertain. The success and future of Pi will depend on the collective efforts of its team, community, and the broader cryptocurrency market dynamics. It's advisable to stay updated on Pi's development and follow any updates from the official Pi Network website or announcements from the team.
where can I find a legit pi merchant onlineDOT TECH
Yes. This is very easy what you need is a recommendation from someone who has successfully traded pi coins before with a merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi network coins and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold thousands of pi coins before the open mainnet.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with
@Pi_vendor_247
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Role in Financial System
NBFCs are critical in bridging the financial inclusion gap.
They provide specialized financial services that cater to segments often neglected by traditional banks.
Economic Impact
NBFCs contribute significantly to India's GDP.
They support sectors like micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), housing finance, and personal loans.
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The launch of the co-branded credit card, the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card, marks a major milestone for both entities.
This strategic move aims to redefine and elevate the banking experience for customers.
2. What is RPD Bites?
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RPD Bites is a monthly scan covering issues and trends surfaced in various local
mainstream media sources that would be of relevance to the Malay/Muslim community. It is
compiled by the Research and Planning Department (RPD) of Yayasan MENDAKI.
The „Food For Thought‟ section seeks to raise thought-provoking
questions to stimulate discussion, with the hope of complementing our efforts to
support the Malay/Muslim community as a whole.
RPD Bites begins with an article count across the different media sources, including
the number of articles that fall within four main areas: (1) Education, (2) Economy, Employability &
Digitalisation, (3) Social and (4) Malay/Muslim Affairs. Other salient areas for the month are also
highlighted. It then delves into emerging themes and trends observed, before culminating in a
„Food For Thought‟ section.
We welcome any feedback or comments you might
have. You can reach us at RPD@mendaki.org.sg
3. Overall Coverage
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A total of 134 articles were collated. The Social (35 articles) category occupies the top spot in
terms of article count with coverage on health and family issues, followed closely by the
Education (33 articles) category. The Employability and Future Ready (29 articles) and
Malay/Muslim Affairs (24 articles) categories come next.
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articles on Future Ready (12), and Employability
(17).
The Social category covers articles on
Community (24), Health (8), and Family &
Youths (3).
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Minister Indranee Rajah, who chairs UPLIFT, revealed some of recommendations by community and
school stakeholders to tackle long term absenteeism in schools: befriending, mentoring of families, a
good framework for referral of cases, and coordination of assistance and volunteers.
Details of Uplift's recommendations will be announced and implemented this year. They will be
tracked and evaluated over a one-to two-year period to ensure effectiveness (ST, 27 Jan).
Minister Ong Ye Kung outlined MOE plans for 2019 as underpinned by the “Learn for Life” movement:
The first thrust centred on education as an empowering tool, enhance joy of learning, and
cultivating curiosity among our students.
The second thrust strengthens education as a force that drives and integrates society, and UPLIFT
workgroup plays a significant role in it.
MOE will enhance motivational support for students, and address long-term absenteeism, and
dropout issues.
This year, MOE has determined that all secondary schools should provide at least 20% of places
for unrelated students, to ensure healthy social mixing (BH, 3 Jan).
Education news and trends
7. Education
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Ministry of Education (MOE) has launched the Parents Gateway, a mobile
application to improve communication between parents and schools at
the primary, secondary, and junior college levels (ST & BH, 3 Jan).
The removal of exams that would affect Primary 1 and 2, and Secondary
1 students this year will free up about three weeks of curriculum time every
two years. Minister Ong Ye Kung stated the following changes implemented
this year:
MOE guidelines for schools where only one class test for each subject
per term is counted towards the year-end score.
Report books will also no longer show a student's position in relation to
class and cohort, and failing marks will not be highlighted.
Academic indicators such as L1R5 (English plus five relevant subjects)
or L1R4 scores will not be reflected for the lower secondary levels.
With the removal of grades at Primary 1 and 2, MOE will also adjust the
academic criteria for Edusave awards to recognize positive dispositions
towards learning. (ST, 3 Jan).
Education news and trends
8. Education
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Singapore has consistently outperformed its global counterparts in IB Diploma
Programme (IBDP), often producing more than half of the top scorers
worldwide. Associate Professor Jason Tan of the National Institute of
Education attributed Singapore's performance to the local education system:
"In the local schools, the IB track is positioned as a more selective track,
whereas it's a mainstream exam in other countries… the socio-economic
status of students tends to be higher, so there's also the effect of more home
support and tuition“ (ST, 21 Jan).
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urges parents to support schools‟ aim in not
only equipping students with the knowledge and skills to earn a living, but also
to develop character and help them acquire the values to be a good person
and citizen (ST & BH, 6 Jan).
Two volumes of essays from Singapore Management University (SMU) –
Making Sense Of Life (2017) and Still Making Sense Of Life (2018) –
encapsulate SMU‟s business undergraduates voice on meritocracy and the
“opportunity costs of success”. Assessing meritocracy, students concluded
that "we were all unique in our own special ways and society's perception of
what is good or better is just an opinion“ (ST, 9 Jan).
Education news and trends
9. Education
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MOE Kindergartens new criteria in 2019 see top priority for admissions going to Singaporean children
from lower-income households living within 1km of the MOE kindergarten. Children with siblings in K1 to
Primary 6 in the MOE kindergarten or primary school the kindergarten is co-located in will have second
priority.
Previously, top priority was given to children with siblings in the MOE kindergarten in K1, while
second priority went to children from lower-income households.
A third of the spaces are allocated to Singaporean children from lower-income households living
within 1km of the MOE kindergarten (ST, 16 Jan).
Early childhood care and education
Associate Professor Dora Chen, the head of early childhood education
at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, view that sustaining
motivation is important in acquisition of literacy skills in young
children.
On the same issue, Dr Jacqueline Chung, academic director and
senior principal of St James' Church Kindergarten, said it is
important to engage parents in a sensitive manner, rather than
lecturing them: "Some parents may not feel well-equipped to help
their children” (ST, 28 Jan).
10. Education
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Changes to the Early Intervention Programme for Infants and
Children (EIPIC) framework this year ensure early intervention was
more effective in helping families handle the fees required:
Through increased government subsidies, parents can see the
reduction of fees between 30% and 70% on average.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) will
increase subsidies for early intervention and extend the
income criteria for subsidies so more families can be eligible to
receive it (BH, 29 Jan).
MSF will also introduce two new early intervention programmes –
EIPIC for Babies and Children Under 2 Years and Development
Support Plus (DS Plus) - starting this July.
Both programmes will be introduced gradually, beginning with the
EIPIC centre at AWWA, SPD, Thye Hua Kwan and Rainbow Centre
(BH, 30 Jan).
Early childhood care and education
11. Education
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On local-foreign divide in local universities, Singaporeans account for half of the faculty at the six local
universities, with the number remaining stable over the last 10 years, said Minister Ong Ye Kung. He
also pointed to several schemes in place to nurture Singaporean academics and build a local
academic core in the universities.
Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (Start) scheme to develop Singaporean
academics and to supplement existing schemes at the various autonomous universities.
Mr Ong added: "It is also very important we recognise that the primary mission of our AUs is
actually to educate the young and develop them, and teaching professorships (and) practice
professorships are in fact very important too” (ST, 15 Jan).
Separately, Senior Parliamentary Secretary A/P Faishal commented that the Government gives newer
institutions, namely the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore Institute of
Technology (SIT) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), a grant of three times the
amount of donations they get.
This is on top of sizeable seed monies to start up their endowment fund.
Regardless of which autonomous university, Singaporean students receive a subsidy of around
75% of costs (ST & BH, 16 Jan).
Higher education news
12. Education
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Higher education news
Singapore Management University (SMU) announced the launch of a new social entrepreneurship
programme to help pre-university students become future social innovators.
This builds on the school's move in 2016 to set up an entrepreneurship major with modules that
teach students about developing low-cost, quick consumer experiments, global entrepreneurship
opportunities and the relationship between play and invention.
While the major started with only two students, this number grew to 23 in 2017 and 32 last year
(ST, 21 Jan).
SUTD announces a new programme that allows a select group of students to do research on top of
their regular academic load, and upon graduation, jump straight into their PhD.
Only 20 out of the 500-strong incoming engineering and architecture cohort will start the SUTD
Honours and Research Programme (Sharp) in May, when the new academic year begins (ST &
BH, 11 Jan).
About 28,000 graduating ITE and polytechnic students will receive a guide on job hunting by the end of
this month, as part of the Career Starter Programme, newly launched by the Workforce Singapore
(WSG). Graduates would receive more intensive and personalised coaching will be available for
graduates who need help, for example, those who cannot find work despite actively looking for three
months (ST & BH, 22 Jan).
13. Economy
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Economic news and trends
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong disclosed that Singapore’s economy grew
by 3.3% in 2018 - better than expected and similar to the 2017 growth of 3.5%
(BH, 1 Jan).
Adding on, Singapore’s productivity growth has made good progress
within the eight years of the country undergoing economic restructuring. PM
Lee cited the statistics showed the country's economy was progressing and it
was not only growing, but the increase was also taking place.
However, the progress is not equal in all sectors of the economy.
Sectors such as manufacturing, finance and insurance, export services
recorded an increase, but domestic service progress was slower (BH, 12
Jan).
The Grant for Equity Market Singapore (Gems), a $75 million grant funded
by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and administered by the
Singapore Exchange (SGX), will help defray costs of enterprises hoping to list
on the Singapore bourse, support research initiatives and subsidise the
salaries of Singaporean equity research analysts. The initiative will kick in from
Feb 14 and cease in 2022 (ST & BH, 15 Jan).
14. Governance
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Budget 2019
Analysts project SMEs to be one focus in Budget 2019. Amongst the feedback given is that despite
programmes such as the Professional Conversion Programmes, the level of support provided so far has
been fairly conservative.
More robust measures may be needed, such as providing more salary support and educating
employers to be more receptive to hiring these career-switching PMETs (ST & BH, 5 Jan).
Separately, a UOB report suggested enhancement to the SkillsFuture initiative, given Singapore's
need to train and reskill workers to stay relevant in the future (ST, 30 Jan).
Minister Heng Swee Keat‟s comments on expectations for Budget 2019:
The Budget's "one simple aim" is to improve the lives of Singaporeans, and
"the needs are very large”.
Needs for healthcare and education are growing, as the needs for better
security, and better ability to defend ourselves also grow.
As economy changes, “we must take this opportunity to ride this wave of
change and enable Singaporeans of all ages to do well in the coming years”
(ST & BH, 21 Jan).
As 2019 is Singapore's Bicentennial year – the 2019 Budget also offers an "opportunity to review
Singapore's progress, and to chart our collective plans to take Singapore forward“ (ST, 21 Jan).
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Employment news and trends
The proportion of older workers in the workforce has grown over the years, and there are various
forms of support for employers to hire and retrain them, such as wage subsidies. Some of the concerns
raised by workers included the stress of being on yearly contracts while re-employed, while employers
worried about the rising cost of insurance coverage for older workers (ST, 10 Jan).
A growing number of people has been placed in jobs through Adapt and Grow programmes. There were
about 30,000 placements last year, a rise from 25,000 the year before (ST, 12 Jan).
A new skills framework for social service was launched to help more than 15,000 social service
professionals plan their career and development pathways.
It will provide information on the industry and type of skills and competencies needed for 60 job
roles in five career tracks - social work, youth work, psychology, early intervention teaching, as well
as care and programme (ST, 13 Jan).
Last year, 72% of employees worked in firms with at least one flexi-work arrangement, such as
part-time work, flexible hours or teleworking, up from 70% in 2017.
More were offered at least one ad hoc, or impromptu, arrangement.
The figure rose to 87% last year, from 81% in 2017, according to the latest Conditions of
Employment report released by the Ministry of Manpower (ST & BH, 17 Jan).
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Employment news and trends
Salary is not the biggest driver of satisfaction among Singapore employees, according to a study
by data collection platform Qualtrics, with more than 500 local participants.
The report sought to provide details of the daily experience of Singapore's workers, and how key
engagement metrics such as work-life balance, job satisfaction, motivation at work, attrition and
retention vary across the working population.
The findings suggested that the main drivers for job satisfaction locally were confidence in the
company's senior leadership team, and a helpful manager in resolving work-related issues.
A unique factor for workers in Singapore, in comparison with those in the other countries, was that
receiving sufficient training to perform their jobs effectively was also a key factor behind enhanced
job satisfaction, as well as increased desire to go to work and higher staff retention rates.
This suggests that employees appreciate it when employers invest in them (ST, 17 Jan).
Gender pay gap at the median wage for some occupations was 35% to 50% in June 2017, based
on the latest official data from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Overall, the median monthly salary of a woman in full-time work was 9%, or $410, less than a man
in full-time work (ST & BH, 19 Jan).
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Graduates Employability
According to the latest graduate employment survey, 89.5% of
graduates found permanent, freelance or part-time jobs last
year within six months of graduation.
This is 2.2 percentage points higher than the figure for the
2017 batch.
The proportion of graduates who were unemployed and still
looking for a job fell from 9.7% in 2017 to 8.2% last year, while
the percentage of those working in part-time jobs not by
choice dropped from 5.1% to 2.2%.
The survey, conducted by the five polytechnics, also showed
that the median monthly salary for graduates who landed full-
time jobs rose from $2,235 in 2017 to $2,350 last year (ST, 16
Jan).
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Start Digital initiative allows SMEs to take up two basic digital solutions that run for at least 18
months, with costs waived for six months. They can choose any two of five categories: accounting,
human resource management system and payroll, digital marketing, digital transactions, and cyber
security (ST, 10 Jan).
A new model of cyber defence will be implemented across 11 critical information infrastructure sectors,
including healthcare, energy, telecommunications and transport (ST, 16 Jan).
A Glassdoor report on Singapore hiring trends shows that hiring in the tech industry here outpaced
that in the finance sector last year, based on job postings on the platform.
MOM figures also show that tech and finance hiring in Singapore is on the rise as a percentage of
total vacant positions – from 6% between 2006 and 2013, to over 12% as of June last year (ST, 16
Jan).
A $72 million fund will support an enhanced iBuildSG Scholarship and Sponsorship programme for
those seeking academic qualifications on a full-time undergraduate, diploma or Institute of Technical
Education (ITE) track (ST & BH, 23 Jan).
Singapore Business Federation Survey (SBF) 2018/2019 revealed despite the call to improve the
skills of workers, only 12% of Singapore companies invest in training (BH, 20 Jan).
Digital Transformation
Future Ready
19. Social
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In an op-ed by Mr Gerard Ee, Executive Director of Beyond Social Services,
he highlighted the need to see people as assets:
Social issues are not regarded as simply problems to be fixed, but
as opportunities to rally society towards a common good as well as a
shared future that is mutually satisfying and meaningful.
We must re-imagine the role of the social sector as one that increases
the social capital within our country, rather than one that simply
services those on the margins.
Create context and conditions that enable people from different
segments and social strata to develop mutual trust and co-create
solutions where they have an active role in their success (ST, 3 Jan).
Charities and other organisations in the social service sector can set up
endowment funds for businesses and individuals to channel their donations.
The invested capital would provide regular and longer-term contributions for
charities, allowing focus on long-term goals instead of worrying about short-
term funding needs (ST, 20 Jan).
Community news and developments
20. Social
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As part of a three-pronged approach announced by Minister for Home Affairs and Law K.
Shanmugam, to better rehabilitate former offenders, the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) will look into
assigning inmates the same case officer - when possible - from the start of their sentence until they are
fully integrated into the community.
The other two are: To focus more on correctional programmes targeted at the individual, and to get
more family and community support (ST & BH, 12 Jan).
Adding on, a new law has also been passed to tackle "contaminative behaviours" like teaching a
person to engage in drug-related crimes. The crime carries a jail term of up to 10 years.
The law also states that adults who recklessly expose children to drugs or drug-related
paraphernalia can be jailed for up to 10 years, in the case of first-time offenders (ST & BH, 16 Jan).
Reintegration
21. Social
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Family, youth and elderly issues
A study funded by UK Economic and Social Research Council, analysed data from nearly 11,000 young
people in Britain, found that 14-year-old girls were heavier users of social media, with two-fifths of
them using it for more than three hours a day, compared with a fifth of boys.
The study also found that 12% of light social media users and 38% of heavy social media users
(more than five hours a day) showed signs of having more severe depression (ST, 5 Jan).
Surrogacy is barred in Singapore. Parents who have gone abroad for it and returned home to apply
for adoption of their surrogate children will have their applications assessed on a case-by-case basis. To
date, the courts have granted the adoption of 10 children to married couples who used surrogacy
because of infertility issues (ST, 15 Jan).
The Government will run ElderShield from 2021 after reaching an agreement with Aviva, Great
Eastern and NTUC Income, the private insurers currently administering the insurance scheme for people
with severe disabilities. With the change, MOH said ElderShield policyholders will be able to make the
switch to CareShield Life more smoothly (ST & BH, 8 Jan).
Based on a Focus Group Discussion organised by MOH, four recurrent themes were revealed: (1)
Making respite options more flexible for caregivers; (2) Increasing the number of assistance schemes
for caregivers who opt for home care; (3) Helping new caregivers navigate the resources available to
them; and (4) Providing working caregivers with flexibility in their work arrangements so that they can
fulfil their caregiving responsibilities (ST,19 Jan).
22. Social
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Health issues and research
Last year saw a sharp rise in the number of dengue cases from 2017, with 3,285 cases reported.
This was almost 20% more than the 2,772 recorded in the preceding 12 months.
That trend has continued into the new year, with the first week of 2019 seeing 207 cases - the
highest weekly number since September 2016 (ST & BH, 10 Jan).
Dengue cases have increased over the past four weeks, with 455 seen in the first two weeks of
January – thrice the number reported over the same two-week period in January last year (ST, 20
Jan).
2,000 working adults are participating in Health Insights Singapore, a
$1.2 million two-year HPB study that mines their data to personalise
health promotion efforts. It would serve as a resource for future public
health research, and to test policies before they are implemented (ST, 24
Jan).
Close to seven in 10 young people are unaware that e-cigarettes
contain nicotine and cancer-causing chemicals, according to a Health
Promotion Board (HPB) survey, which polled 600 youth last year (ST &
BH, 27 Jan).
23. Malay/Muslim Affairs
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Wisma Geylang Serai
Wisma Geylang Serai‟s (WSG) aspiration for the future is to build a
social and cultural hub in Singapore that brings together the
different Malay/Muslim organisations, social and government agencies
under one roof. This will allow WGS to provide various programmes and
convenience, and this will better fulfil the needs of the community (ST &
BH, 27 Jan).
WGS has attracted 60,000 visitors from various backgrounds
including non-Malay visitors since May.
Last month alone, a total of 6,000 attended the RockFest music
festival, and many participated in programs such as the Malay
youth music festival, and Satay Club Party (BH, 22 Jan).
WGS is the first social and cultural hub in Singapore that brings various Malay/Muslim, government
and community organizations under one roof:
The integrated center houses the Geylang Serai Community Club, the South East Community
Development Council (CDC), art facilities, Malay heritage galleries, senior care centers and children,
family service centers as well as retail space (ST & BH, 27 Jan).
24. Malay/Muslim Affairs
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News from Malay/Muslim Organisations (MMOs)
Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SMCCI) will introduce more programmes to
assist and empower traders, especially for future economies.
One programme is trade missions to eight places including Dubai, China, Taipei, Vietnam,
Korea and Japan as an effort to help businesses (BH, 2 Jan).
People's Association (PA) “Shiok Series” organized by the Coordinating Council of the Malay
Activities Group (MESRA) has received encouraging response last year with over 7,500 residents
participating in around 500 classes and programs.
The initiative will be extended this year to more than 650 classes offered and hopes to
involve more than 8,500 people (BH, 14 Jan).
PPIS Oasis - Center for Fostering has been launched, and the center is located at Block 41 Chai
Chee Street. PPIS has played an important role in raising awareness and providing support to
parents (BH, 21 Jan).
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Minister Masagos cited the right government policy, a special
community program and family support are three key pillars
that can help the former offender return to society:
First is the government's support in giving the group,
among others, jobs and housing.
Second factor is the role of the community in helping the
group.
Third is family support is very important in this effort (BH, 7
Jan).
M³ Office – housing MUIS, MENDAKI, and MESRA was
launched on 26 January. Minister Masagos described it as an
office that provides the services that our community desires in
one roof (BH, 26 Jan).
M3: MUIS-MENDAKI-MESRA
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The Harun Ghani Education Fund (HGEF) has distributed more than $32,000 for the benefit of 188
children of parents who are drug offenders, to help them stay in school.
Through HGEF, primary school students receive $120 while secondary school students and the
Technical Education Institute (ITE) are awarded between $ 150 to $ 200. Polytechnic students and
universities each received $ 1,200 and $ 2,000 each.
The fund also aims to assist family members of the drug offenders who are having problems with
giving them the necessary support. Since its inception, $ 598,870 has been distributed to help over
3,000 students (BH, 6 Jan).
MENDAKI Tuition Scheme (MTS) will offer a more comprehensive approach in the form of
motivational and career talks in line with the 'Learn For Life' movement.
Deputy Chairman of MENDAKI, Minister of State Zaqy voiced: we are not only distributing aid from
education but we also want to support them with support, motivation and workshops such as
identifying suitable career in the future as a holistic approach.
Under the initiative, counselors will organize motivational talks for 15 minutes before the start of
each MTS session (BH, 20 Jan).
Yayasan MENDAKI
27. Food For Thought
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1. Singapore Business Federation Survey (SBF) 2018/2019 revealed despite the call to
improve the skills of workers, only 12% of Singapore companies invest in training.
• How can we ensure accountability of training grants and funding that companies receive
are maximized and benefiting the employees well?
2. Gender pay gap at the median wage for some occupations was 35% to 50% in June 2017,
based on the latest official data from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
• What can be done to ensure more equitable wage and employment opportunities for both
males and females in local companies and organisations?