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Employer tax-clearance process for specified foreign or Singapore Permanent Resident employees who cease employment or leave Singapore.
Singapore's tax authority, responsible for administering taxes and related revenue schemes.
A trade union representing employees of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests.
Singapore legislation consolidating the law on corporate insolvency, restructuring, winding up and personal bankruptcy.
The former daylight-saving time used in Iran, at UTC+4:30.
A MINDEF office responsible for defence-industry policy, resource strategy and engagement with technology and supply partners.
The national standard time used in Iran, at UTC+3:30.
A team deployed at the incident location to provide immediate assessment, coordination or specialist response.
A law providing powers to address threats to Singapore's internal security.
A Ministry of Defence information-security authentication card.
A former multinational security mission established to support stability and security in Afghanistan.
A means-tested MOE bursary that helps eligible students meet the cost of attending an independent school.
An ITE vocational qualification certifying practical skills and competencies for entry-level work or further training.
A*STAR research institute developing sustainable technologies for chemicals, energy and the environment.
A co-operative that supports ex-offenders and their families through employment, training and reintegration services.
Singapore's domestic security and intelligence agency, responsible for threats such as terrorism, espionage and foreign subversion.
A research institute studying socio-political, security and economic developments in Southeast Asia.
The former full name of the regional research institute now named after Singapore’s first President.
A framework for classifying information by sensitivity and applying appropriate controls.
The list of medical implants eligible for government subsidy in Singapore's public healthcare institutions.
A manager responsible for the operation, support and development of information systems.
A committee overseeing information-systems strategy, governance, investment and performance.
Singapore's first national infocomm-security masterplan, initially focused on securing the Government's infocomm environment.
An independent international organisation that develops voluntary standards through national standards bodies from around the world.
A company that provides internet connectivity and related network services to customers.
Schools operating independently or specialising in particular educational approaches, subjects or student groups.
A former government cybersecurity measure that separated internet browsing from internal work systems to reduce exposure to web-based threats.
The single standard time used throughout India, at UTC+5:30.
The standard time used in Israel, at UTC+2.
The office supporting the President of Singapore and official functions conducted at the Istana.
A system-architecture layer that connects applications, data sources and services so they can exchange information.
Singapore legislation governing the assessment and collection of income tax from individuals and businesses.
An ICA centre using algorithms, machine learning and fused data to identify higher-risk movements before arrival.
Singapore's post-secondary institution providing technical, vocational and applied education and training.
An aptitude-based early admissions route to selected ITE courses.
A sector-level roadmap setting priorities for growth, productivity, jobs, skills and transformation.
A sector roadmap setting priorities for growth, transformation, skills and productivity in Singapore's infocomm media industry.
A sourcing document inviting suppliers to submit quotations for a government procurement.
A roadmap setting out future infocomm capabilities, investments and implementation priorities.
An online resource providing information on infocomm training opportunities, support and incentives.
An integrated system for planning, approving, booking and administering official travel.
A committee that develops, reviews or governs information-technology standards.
The discipline of designing, delivering, supporting and continually improving information-technology services.
A sourcing document inviting suppliers to submit tenders for a government procurement.
A global membership union of governments and civil-society organisations that develops conservation knowledge, standards and action.
A public-housing programme that upgraded precincts and common facilities before later upgrading schemes were introduced.
An MOE programme in which students develop innovative solutions through project-based learning.
An integrated system for receiving welfare applications and managing approval and disbursement of assistance.
An annual global observance on 8 March recognising women's achievements and advocating gender equality.