Glossary entries beginning with P

MFA training preparing officers for their first overseas posting in tradecraft, administration, consular assistance and media engagement.

A construction method using factory-finished volumetric modules that are transported to site and assembled into a building.

A question filed by a Member of Parliament for oral or written answer, which may require agencies to prepare facts, lines and a draft reply.

A function that coordinates planning standards, quality controls, assurance reviews and organisational improvement.

A tender-evaluation method that combines price and quality factors instead of assessing bids on price alone.

Moving average of recent Certificate of Entitlement quota premiums used when renewing a vehicle's COE without bidding.

An immigration status allowing a non-citizen to reside in Singapore on a long-term basis, subject to applicable conditions.

The management of an organisation's reputation and relationships through media, communications and stakeholder engagement.

An internal request to start a purchase, route it for approval and, where applicable, convert it into a purchase order.

An internal request seeking approval to purchase specified goods or services.

An antenatal programme supporting psychological resilience and emotional well-being during pregnancy.

Town council managing common property and municipal services for the Pasir Ris-Changi constituency.

A ministers-only discussion held before the formal Cabinet meeting, allowing issues to be discussed informally before the recorded Cabinet proceedings.

Singapore legislation governing the conduct and administration of presidential elections.

The national entity coordinating Singapore's multi-phase National Precision Medicine programme.

A physical-fitness test taken before enlistment to determine readiness or eligibility for specified National Service arrangements.

National research programme strengthening Singapore's capabilities to prepare for and respond to infectious-disease threats.

Public-housing flats provided at subsidised rent to eligible lower-income households.

A performance-recognition or incentive scheme intended to encourage and reward organisational excellence.

A professional or industry institute serving Singapore’s plastics and rubber sector.

HSA's online system for regulatory applications and transactions involving therapeutic products and related health products.

A programme supporting parents’ emotional well-being to strengthen children’s learning and development.

The structured cycle for setting expectations, reviewing performance, providing feedback and determining outcomes.

Public rental housing for eligible low-income households without other housing options.

The most senior civil servant heading a ministry, accountable for its administration, policy support and organisational performance. Reports to the Minister.

The wider body of officers and organisations serving the Government, including ministries and statutory boards.

A physical Public Service identity or benefits card issued to eligible officers; functions and retention arrangements vary by ministry and employment status.

A Public Service movement focused on service improvement, innovation and organisational change.

Singapore legislation licensing and regulating payment-service providers and designated payment systems.

The former statutory authority from which the current PSA International traces its roots.

Legislation allowing Police officers to direct banks to restrict specified facilities when needed to protect a person from an ongoing scam.

Awards recognising members of the public who act with civic-mindedness or provide noteworthy assistance to others.

The constitutional body safeguarding merit and integrity in key public-service appointments, promotions, discipline and scholarships.

A digital gateway or system used to access Public Service Commission-related applications, information or transactions.

A network that provides public officers with personalised career guidance and support.

The central agency overseeing public-service workforce policy, leadership development, organisational capability and transformation.

A digital office responsible for developing and supporting technology used in MINDEF people and human-resource services.

A committee reviewing public-sector data-security practices and recommending improvements.

A planned post-secondary admissions exercise that will replace several existing exercises from 2028.

A government-funded account used for approved post-secondary education expenses and loan repayments.

The collective term for institutions providing education after secondary school, including ITE, polytechnics and universities.

An MOE-administered savings scheme whose Post-Secondary Education Accounts help eligible Singaporeans pay for approved post-secondary education and repay government education loans.

A movement that empowers public officers to make a meaningful difference in society through skills-based volunteering.