Glossary entries beginning with A

Policies, controls and enforcement measures intended to prevent, detect and report the movement or concealment of criminal proceeds.

Singapore legislation governing Muslim religious administration, including MUIS, Muslim marriage and divorce and the Syariah Court.

The principal meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers for regional political and diplomatic coordination.

An ASEAN conference for military medical organisations to exchange expertise and strengthen cooperation.

The former name of LTA’s volunteer outreach scheme promoting safe and gracious sharing of public paths.

A community organisation supporting Muslim professionals, families and social development.

Robots that navigate and perform transport or operational tasks with limited direct human control.

An ASEAN military arrangement for rapidly coordinating regional humanitarian-assistance and disaster-relief support.

A system for recording, tracking and managing assets, including their location, condition, maintenance and lifecycle.

An automated facility or system for storing, retrieving and dispensing medical supplies.

A summer-time designation historically used in parts of Brazil's Amazon region, at UTC-3.

The standard time used in parts of western and central Brazil's Amazon region, at UTC-4.

The national standard time used in Armenia, at UTC+4.

Singapore-headquartered medical-technology group focused on urology devices and related healthcare technologies.

Singapore's primary legislation governing civil aviation, air navigation and the state's related regulatory powers.

An award recognising nurses for compassionate service, professional excellence and sustained commitment.

Subsidiary legislation setting detailed legal requirements for air navigation under the Air Navigation Act.

Technology that uses cameras and software to automatically read and record vehicle registration plates.

Detailed legal rules governing civil aviation and air-navigation activities in Singapore.

Services supporting safe and orderly air traffic, including air-traffic management, communications, navigation and surveillance.

A scholarship supporting students from Asia who train and work as nurses in Singapore.

An organisation authorised to provide air-traffic control, flight-information and related air-navigation services.

A geographic portfolio covering Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region.

A bilateral agreement liberalising trade and strengthening economic cooperation between New Zealand and Singapore.

An officer accountable for financial administration, records and stewardship within the applicable governance framework.

The officer assigned to own, coordinate or follow up a particular action, issue or risk.

An officer appointed to the Administrative Service and developed through multi-sectoral postings and leadership experiences.

An officer authorised to approve a transaction or action within delegated limits.

The agenda item near the end of a meeting for matters not listed as substantive items earlier in the agenda.

An ASEAN intelligence-sharing initiative focused on terrorism, radicalisation and other regional security threats.

Formal approval to incur expenditure, obtained from the authorised approving authority before a commitment or purchase is made.

Formal approval authorising the use or commitment of funds for a stated purpose.

Issues, behaviours or capabilities identified as needing improvement.

A warning light fitted to tall structures or obstacles so they are visible to aircraft, especially at night.

An agenda item near the end of a meeting for raising matters that were not covered under the earlier items.

ECDA scheme supporting selected large preschool operators to provide accessible, affordable and quality preschool services.

Formal approval authorising a proposed purchase to proceed.

Formal approval that establishes and authorises a procurement requirement.

A device or network node that provides wireless connectivity to a local network.

A package of cash payments, rebates and other support introduced to cushion households from the GST increase and cost-of-living pressures.

A formal yearly review of an employee's performance, achievements and development needs.

A community-based multidisciplinary service for older adults with mental-health needs.

A network linking ASEAN peacekeeping centres to share expertise, training and operational lessons.

An ICA system enabling automated land-checkpoint clearance for vehicle drivers and passengers using QR codes and facial biometrics.

The Singapore Police Force division responsible for policing and security at Singapore's civilian airports.

A regional forum of Asia-Pacific economies promoting trade, investment, economic integration and technical cooperation.

A government platform for securely publishing, managing and consuming APIs.

A regional body supporting cooperation and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development in the Asia-Pacific.