Glossary entries beginning with P

The person responsible for coordinating a programme of related projects and managing their combined outcomes and dependencies.

The former office engaging and supporting Pioneer Generation seniors, later renamed the Silver Generation Office.

The Medal of Valour, awarded for conspicuous courage in circumstances involving personal danger.

A package of healthcare and other benefits for Singaporeans who were aged 16 or older in 1965 and became citizens by 1986.

The standard time used in most of Papua New Guinea, at UTC+10.

Town council managing common property and municipal services for the Punggol constituency.

A housing grant for eligible families or singles buying a resale flat near or with their parents or children.

A hospital, polyclinic or other institution in Singapore's public healthcare system.

The former Singapore law regulating private hospitals, medical clinics and clinical laboratories before the Healthcare Services Act was implemented.

The time used in Kiribati's Phoenix Islands, at UTC+13.

A participating clinic activated during public-health emergencies to provide subsidised assessment, treatment and outbreak-related services.

A salary increment granted when an employee is promoted to a higher grade or appointment.

The person assigned primary responsibility for coordinating or handling a matter.

A former tax incentive that supported business spending on productivity improvements, innovation, automation and intellectual property.

Singapore's principal east-west expressway, running across much of the island and connecting numerous towns and expressways.

Information that can directly or indirectly identify a particular person.

Monthly cash assistance for eligible Pioneer Generation seniors with permanent moderate disability.

An internal posting or job opportunity circulated within the Public Service Division.

A formal plan specifying the performance improvements expected from an employee, the support provided and the review period.

A structured review conducted after implementation to determine whether intended outcomes were achieved and what should change.

A proposed email-based initiative for sharing productivity and innovation ideas or experiences with staff; the exact programme has not been established.

The Meritorious Service Medal, awarded for distinguished conduct and service.

The Commendation Medal, awarded for commendable performance, conduct or efficiency.

A system of cryptographic keys, digital certificates and trusted authorities used to verify identities and secure communications.

An operation involving military, police or civilian personnel deployed to help maintain peace and stability.

Military or civilian missions deployed to help maintain peace, protect civilians and support post-conflict stability.

The national standard time used in Pakistan, at UTC+5.

A Republic of Singapore Air Force base located at Paya Lebar.

A student-owned digital device used for technology-enabled learning under MOE’s digital literacy programme.

The Singapore Police Force department responsible for procurement, equipment, fleet, facilities and logistics support.

A housing model used for prime-location flats launched before October 2024, with additional subsidies and tighter ownership and resale conditions.

Pre-approved work authorisation for eligible Long-Term Visit Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus holders.

The Singapore Police Force department administering licences and regulation for areas such as private security, firearms and public entertainment.

An HDB flat category for choicer locations, with additional subsidies and tighter resale conditions.

The head of government who leads the Cabinet and sets the Government's overall political direction.

The person responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering a project within agreed scope, time, cost and quality constraints.

A digital system for managing employee, workforce or other people-related matters.

A centre responsible for personnel administration, postings and workforce-management support.

A small personal transport device, such as an e-scooter, subject to active-mobility rules.

A broad occupational grouping covering professionals, managers and executives.

A Singapore labour-market category grouping professional, managerial, executive and technical occupations.

Patient-facing information explaining how to use a medicine safely, its important risks and when to seek medical advice.

The central office supporting the Prime Minister and Cabinet and coordinating major cross-government priorities.