Glossary entries beginning with M

Singapore's statutory land-use plan guiding development and permissible uses across the island over the medium term.

A person serving in Parliament to debate laws, scrutinise government and represent public interests.

A division responsible for manpower policy, planning, administration or workforce operations.

Singapore's port and maritime authority, responsible for port regulation, maritime development and navigational safety.

A branch responsible for forecasting, scheduling and coordinating material requirements.

Town council managing common property and municipal services for the Marine Parade-Braddell Heights constituency.

The earliest age from which a person may begin drawing benefits under a pension arrangement.

A networking technique that routes traffic using short labels rather than repeatedly examining full network addresses.

An MOE enrichment programme introducing students to public policy, Parliament and legislative processes.

A department responsible for manpower policy, planning and related workforce frameworks.

A branch responsible for obtaining and maintaining the supply of required materials and spares.

An outsourced or centrally managed service covering printers, supplies, maintenance and print operations.

A school session where teachers and parents discuss a student’s progress, needs and development.

A regular constituency session at which a Member of Parliament meets residents and may make representations or appeals to public agencies on their cases.

A grant supporting Singapore companies in entering and developing overseas markets.

A shelf-stable packaged meal designed for convenient consumption during military operations or field activities.

Legislation establishing measures to preserve racial harmony and address conduct that threatens it.

Singapore legislation safeguarding religious harmony through preventive measures, restraining orders and controls against harmful foreign influence.

A molecule that carries genetic instructions from DNA for cells to produce proteins.

An umbrella term for organisations related to MINDEF, including defence technology, research and support bodies.

Activities that keep equipment, systems or assets serviceable through maintenance, repair and overhaul.

An officer responsible for media engagement, press enquiries and coordination of public communications.

A method or system for calculating the materials, quantities and timing needed for production or operations.

The Ministry of Manpower department responsible for labour-market research, surveys and official manpower statistics.

A CPF matching grant for eligible members receiving cash top-ups to their Retirement Account.

An extension of RSS used to distribute and describe media content such as images, audio or video.

Singapore's high-capacity urban rail system, comprising multiple lines connecting towns, business districts and major destinations.

An aircraft capable of both aerial refuelling and transporting personnel, cargo or patients.

A service for collecting, sorting, delivering or managing physical or electronic mail.

Measures and operations intended to protect shipping, ports, sea lanes and national maritime interests.

Singapore's national medical-savings scheme, under which CPF savings are set aside for approved healthcare expenses.

A one-time MediSave top-up under the Majulah Package for eligible seniors.

A MINDEF centre managing defence scholarships, scholars and associated outreach or administration.

The SAF department responsible for military security, counter-intelligence and protection against internal and external security threats.

The ministry responsible for environmental sustainability, climate policy, water and food resilience, and environmental public health.

The ministry responsible for social policies, family support, vulnerable persons and the social-service sector.

Feedback collected from several groups or perspectives, such as supervisors, peers, staff and stakeholders.

The highest specialist rank below the warrant-officer ranks in the Singapore Armed Forces.

Singapore's basic national health-insurance scheme for large hospital bills and selected costly outpatient treatments.

The standard time used in Moscow and much of western Russia, at UTC+3.

Singapore's basic national health insurance for large hospital bills and selected costly outpatient treatments.

A meeting of a minister and supporting officials to review issues, priorities and upcoming decisions.

An officer providing administrative, operational and coordination support to management and teams.

A medical-benefits arrangement combining Medisave support with subsidised outpatient care.

A cross-agency office coordinating the delivery and improvement of municipal services.

A secure complex supporting MINDEF and SAF command, coordination and operational functions.

The minimum period a person must serve, remain in a role or fulfil an obligation before becoming eligible for a change or benefit.

A housing-loan limit based on the share of a borrower's monthly income used for mortgage repayments.

A Civil Service scheme of service covering management and administrative support roles.

A deployable facility used to conduct swab collection and infectious-disease testing at different locations.