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A polite email or note shorthand asking the recipient to read attached, linked or forwarded material for awareness rather than action.
A grant supporting businesses in adopting pre-approved productivity solutions.
Singapore legislation strengthening governance, accountability and information-sharing across public-sector agencies.
Shared digital infrastructure and foundational technology services used across the Public Service.
The public-sector domain concerned with infocomm policy, systems, services and professional capability.
A challenge or programme encouraging public officers to develop and test innovative solutions.
A forum for public-sector leaders and practitioners to discuss infocomm priorities and developments.
An induction programme introducing new officers to the Public Service, its values and ways of working.
A resource centre supporting infocomm needs and capability development in the people or social sector.
A committee reviewing public-sector ICT strategy, investments, governance or performance.
A seminar for public-sector officers and partners on infocomm developments and practices.
A steering committee providing direction and oversight for public-sector infocomm work.
The leadership system, community or capability for senior roles across the Singapore Public Service.
The national examination taken at the end of primary school.
A central programme that develops officers for sectoral and other senior leadership roles across the Public Service.
A manager responsible for higher-tier, value-added or specialised services offered to selected users or customers.
A development programme for Public Service Commission scholars during the middle of their studies or scholarship journey.
An organisation operating in a people-focused sector such as education, healthcare, social services or workforce development.
An officer responsible for the close protection and personal safety of an assigned individual.
A legal order placing a person under specified police supervision requirements and restrictions.
A fund supporting preschool initiatives that expand access to learning and developmental opportunities.
A person whose political role, influence or connections may require enhanced disclosure, screening or risk controls.
The listing of consultancy firms eligible to tender for consultancy services for public-sector construction projects in Singapore.
The standardised contract forms used for public-sector construction projects in Singapore.
A tool for designing, administering or analysing surveys across the Public Service.
The standard time used in the Pacific time zone of the United States and Canada, at UTC-8.
An Outlook data-file format that can contain email, contacts, calendar items, tasks and locally stored archives.
An alternative name for Philippine Time, the national standard time used in the Philippines at UTC+8.
The continuing effort to improve how the Public Service works, collaborates and delivers better outcomes for people and businesses.
The ongoing effort to improve how the Public Service works and serves the public.
A former public-sector resource-efficiency initiative introduced in 2006 and refreshed as GreenGov.SG in 2021.
A service-wide period of activities recognising public officers and reinforcing shared purpose, values and identity.
An authorised simulated cyberattack used to identify and demonstrate exploitable security weaknesses.
Wearable devices used to measure, support or record physical training and fitness activity.
A court session held before trial to clarify issues, manage timelines and prepare the case for hearing.
The statutory body regulating public-transport fares and advising on service standards and commuter interests.
An entry-level enlistee rank in the Singapore Armed Forces after recruit training.
Company-name suffix used by Singapore private companies, including exempt private companies and private companies limited by shares.
A medical centre providing healthcare support to personnel training on Pulau Tekong.
The digital system supporting administration of postgraduate medical training in Singapore.
A broad occupational group covering production workers, transport operators, cleaners and labourers.
A grant helping employers offer flexible part-time re-employment to eligible senior workers.
A voucher helping eligible lower-income households offset public-transport fare adjustments.
Singapore's national water agency, responsible for water supply, water catchments, drainage and used-water management.
Research-and-development expenditure reported by public institutions for research performed in Singapore, including agencies, research institutes, universities and public healthcare organisations.
A trade union representing employees of the Public Utilities Board, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests.