The Central Provident Fund (CPF) has announced the lowering of the Daily Withdrawal Limit (DWL) for online CPF withdrawals by CPF members aged 55 and above. With effect from 25 September 2024, the maximum DWL for online CPF withdrawals will be set at $50,000 to strengthen safeguards against scams, CPF said in a statement.
The Nutri-Grade label, used for pre-packed and freshly made beverages in Singapore, will be extended to salt, sauces, instant noodles and cooking oil. Why? Read on to find out.
Temperature and visual screening starts Friday at Changi and Seletar airports, as well as sea checkpoints, for inbound travellers and crew arriving from places where there’s risk of mpox outbreaks, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. Travellers who have fever, rash or symptoms compatible with mpox will be referred for medical assessment, it said.
Nutri-Grade label to be extended to salt, sauces, instant noodles, cooking oil
Soy sauce and beans. (PHOTO: Getty)
The Nutri-Grade label, used for pre-packed and freshly made beverages in Singapore, will be extended to salt, sauces, instant noodles and cooking oil.
This is aimed at reducing sodium and saturated fat intake among Singapore residents, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Promotion Board (HPB) in a joint statement.
“We will likely retain the key features of the existing Nutri-Grade measures, and will be conducting further consultations with the industry over the coming months. The consultations will focus on the implementation details, including the nutrient thresholds underpinning the Nutri-Grade measures, to ensure that the measures are practicable and feasible. More details will be announced when ready,” they said in the statement.
Meanwhile, the MOH’s National Population Health Survey (NPHS) 2023 has shown that Singapore residents are healthier. Key findings from the survey highlight that there was significant increase in Singaporeans’ total physical activity, reduced prevalence of smoking, improvements in the state of mental health, as well as increased vaccination rates.
Singapore July core inflation lowest in more than two years
Urban skyline and skyscrapers in Marina Bay Singapore. (PHOTO: Getty)
Singapore’s key consumer price gauge rose 2.5 per cent in July from a year earlier, the smallest increase since February 2022.
Official data showed that the core inflation rate – which excludes private road transport and accommodation costs – was lower than the 2.9 per cent seen in June.
China’s ‘throwing eggs’ card game gets official censure. But what is it?
This photo taken on August 15, 2024 shows people playing Guandan or the “throwing eggs” card game at a clubhouse in Hangzhou. (PHOTO: JADE GAO/AFP via Getty Images)
In China, officials have warned that “throwing eggs” is an addictive waste of time and a drain on productivity.
Well, it’s not throwing eggs per se; rather, it’s a card game that’s been played since the 1960s in the eastern provinces of Anhui and Jiangsu. The popularity of Guandan, the game, has skyrocketed in recent years, becoming a national sensation.
Local media estimated that over 140 million people are hooked on its combination of strategic acumen and social fun.
The relatively simple game pits two teams of two against each other in a race to shed their cards by throwing various combinations referred to as “bombs” on the table.
“In the enduring struggle between democracy and tyranny, I know where I stand and I know where the United States belongs,” Harris said, accusing Trump of cozying up to dictators.
CPF daily withdrawal limit to be capped at $50,000 from 25 September
The CPF (Central Provident Fund) Maxwell Service Centre in Club Street Singapore. (PHOTO: Getty)
Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) has announced the lowering of the Daily Withdrawal Limit (DWL) for online CPF withdrawals by CPF members aged 55 and above. With effect from 25 September 2024, the maximum DWL for online CPF withdrawals will be lowered from $200,000 to $50,000 to strengthen safeguards against scams, CPF said in a statement.
Lowering the DWL will not inconvenience the majority of members currently making withdrawals, CPF added. “Since the implementation of the default DWL of $2,000 in November 2023, vast majority of CPF members have maintained a DWL of $50,000 or less. For the very small group of members who have set their DWL above $50,000, they will be notified in advance that their DWL will be automatically lowered to $50,000 on 25 September 2024.”
