Glossary entries beginning with M

An older or alternative name for Malaysia Time, the national standard time used in Malaysia at UTC+8.

The North American standard time used in parts of Canada, the United States and Mexico, at UTC-7.

A healthcare social worker who supports patients and families with psychosocial needs, care planning, financial assistance and community resources.

A MINDEF service point that supports official travel arrangements and related administration.

The law allowing people to pledge their bodies or organs after death for treatment, medical education or research.

The cross-ministry task force that coordinated Singapore's policy and operational response to COVID-19.

A taskforce bringing together ministers and agencies from multiple ministries to address a cross-government issue.

The ministry responsible for trade, industry, economic development, energy policy and Singapore’s overall economic competitiveness.

MOE subject term for Chinese, Malay or Tamil studied as a student's mother tongue in school.

Important interactions or events that strongly shape an employee's, customer's or citizen's overall experience.

The shortest period a person is required to serve under an appointment, scheme or contractual obligation.

The MINDEF office responsible for coordinating and driving organisational transformation.

The statutory body administering Muslim religious affairs in Singapore.

A former HDB programme that upgraded older flats, blocks and precinct facilities after residents voted to support the works.

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

The simplest usable version of a product built to test key assumptions and gather evidence from real users.

An organisation supporting migrant workers through assistance, advocacy, outreach and employment-related services.

A COVID-19 mobile application used to track migrant workers' movements between care, recovery and isolation facilities.

The mandatory part of WELS requiring specified products to carry water-efficiency labels.

The organisation managing Singapore's wildlife parks and conservation attractions in the Mandai precinct.

A senior warrant-officer rank below Senior Warrant Officer and above First Warrant Officer.

A management-track executive role in the Singapore Public Service.

A widely used Civil Service scheme of service covering many policy, administration and management roles.

Officers serving in management-executive roles across policy, operations, corporate services or specialist functions.

A widely used Civil Service scheme of service covering executive roles in areas such as policy, planning, administration and operations.

An examination held around the middle of the academic year to assess learning progress.

ICA's digital service for immigration, identity and travel-related transactions.

A national portal for exploring skills, training and career information.

Town council managing common property and municipal services for the Marsiling-Yew Tee constituency.