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Population

Estimated population of Singapore citizens and permanent residents - 3,163,500 as at June 1998.

Chinese            77%

Malays             14%

Indians            7.6%

Other ethnic groups 1.4%

Working Language: English

Other official languages: Mandarin, Malay & Tamil.

Planners expect the population of Singapore to reach 5.5 million by 2040 or 2050, taking into account an expected increase in the number of foreigners working here. From just 3 million in 1990, the number has swelled to 3.9 million today, including 700,000 foreigners.

A high-level working committee is now looking at ways to encourage more couples to have babies. Demographer Saw Swee Hock says that if the fertility rate continues to stay below two, the population here, minus the foreigners, will peak at about 3.3 million in 2025 and then begin to drop.

Water

Singapore's water is clean and safe to drink from the tap. There is no need to boil it.

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Online Memorial for former Law Minister Mr E. W. Barker

Compulsory Vehicle Inspection

Institute of Technical Education - Board of Governors
Nanyang Polytechnic - Board of Gvernors
Cheng San Town Council - Members
Public Utilities Board (PUB) - Board Members

Public Schools: Statistics

Private Schools: Statistics for 2000

Tourist Arrivals: 1995 - 1999

Singapore Art Museum Programmes

What's Gone - into the annals of history

Immigration - Permanent Residence

Immigration - Employment Pass

Immigration - Student Pass

Immigration - Seeking Employment

Immigration - Short Term Employment

Robinsons at Raffles City opens

Statistics on HDB resale flats

Marine Parade Town Council Members

Goods & Services Tax Board of Review

Bukit Timah Town Council Members

Singapore Tourism Board Members

Local Talent - Tanya Chua (singer & songwriter)

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The WEATHER on SATURDAY: Showers with thunder afternoon in the late morning and early afternoon over most areas.  WEATHER OUTLOOK:  SUNDAY & MONDAY: Humid and warm conditions with weak and variable winds. Showers should be confined to the late morning and early afternoon.  WATER TIDES (this month)  High tide 9.35am  2.7m   10.05pm  2.6m   SUN Sunrise  6.57am  Sunset 7.07pm MOON Moonrise  5.22pm  Moonset  4.56pm   PSI: 51 (moderate)   TEMPERATURE: 25-33  degrees Celsius (The weather is updated daily before 8am Singapore time) For more information, call Meteorological Service Singapore Tel: (65) 542 7788.

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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs moves to new home

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  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) will move to its new premises on 8 May 2001. The new MFA building is situated off Napier Road, across from the Botanic Gardens.

  With effect from 8 May 2001, the postal address, telephone, facsimile and e-mail address of MFA will be as follows:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Tanglin, Singapore 248163

Telephone : 3798000

Fax : 4747885

E-mail Address : mfa@mfa.gov.sg

MFA Website : http://www.mfa.gov.sg

 

  For consular assistance, during and after regular office hours, the new contact numbers will be:

One Call Centre No. : 1800-4768870

Duty Office Telephone No. : 3798800

  For map, click HERE!

NEW WEBSITES

web.singnet.com.sg/~kkokweng Learn to swim the correct stroke and whom to contact to take up swimming lessons. There is also a section on CPR and First Aid.

StarHub.net.sg/~dogcare is an established pet grooming school and salon operated by certified canine & feline beauticians. Enrol in their professional grooming course and train to be a qualified all-breed groomer.

LSV.com.sg  is a system integrator and supplier of equipment for audio-visual systems, audio & video conferencing, recording and video production systems

RegalInterior.com is the website of Regal Interior Pte Ltd. It provides residential and commercial interior design. It also provides free interior design quotation with no obligation, renovation loan, and excellent workmanship. Instalment available.

Ngam.bigstep.com is a new group attempting music. They are a newbie group of six acappella hopefuls for whom the Harmony Awards is the first step to a dream come true.

SingleInSingapore.com is a Singapore online dating site. Exclusively made for the busy individual. Free trial.

Psychic-Crystal.com  Learn about crystals and their secrets and how the crystals in chain-form made by psychic Astrology Numerology can improve your life.

MyChannelU.com is the website of new Mandarin TV channel Channel U.

TVWorksOnline.com is the website of new English TV channel TV Works.

SPHMediaWorks.com is the corporate website of SPH MediaWorks which runs Channel U & TV Works - two new free TV channels in Singapore.

World66.com is the open-source travel portal. Interactive guides to hundreds of destinations, including Singapore.

Wlawan.com is the website of William Lai & Alan Wong Advocates & Solicitors - Singapore Lawyers.

Click New Websites for the rest of the list.

BANKmates: Get a Personal Assistant to do your errands in Singapore.

SporesCity www.sporescity.com 

The Singaporean website community Set up your company's website here. More...

We are now 2,376 pages thick and growing.

Public Holidays VESAK DAY is the next public holiday. It falls on Monday 7 May 2001.

New TV Channels

Government Notices

New Schools Registered:

**Kingston Language School  2 Finlayson Green #07-09/12 Asia Insurance Building Singapore 049247 Supervisor: Mr Lee Eng Khim

*Lorna Whiston Study Centre (SAFRA Toa Payoh)  293 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh Singapore 319387 Supervisor: Mrs Lorna B.A. Whiston

 

National Service

Registration for national service for all male Singaporeans and permanent residents born between 13 Jun 1983 and 18 Dec 1983 starts on 12 Feb 2001 & ends on 25 May 2001. Click for details.

Singapore Government Website   Police Ministry Of Education  Consular Matters & Migrating (known as permanent residency)

Setting up a business? Do a free Name Search first to see whether the name you want is available. Click RCB.

The Singapore Economy

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Shakespeare's R&J presented by The Singapore Repertory Theatre

Date: 3 - 18 May 2001

Evening Performances: 8pm

Matinee Performances: 2.30pm

Venue: Singapore Repertory Theatre, 20 Merbau Road, Robertson Quay (Off Mohamed Sultan Road) Singapore 239035

  Tickets* at S$30, S$40 & S$50 are available at all SISTIC outlets. Tel. (65) 348 5555 or book online. Click HERE! (*excludes S$1 SISTIC fee)

Moscow Circus comes to town  From 17 May - 27 Jul 2001  Various locations. For more information, click HERE!

Singapore International Jazz Festival presented by Singapore Airlines
18 - 20 May 2001  Suntec City/Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre (SICEC)

Tickets at S$120, S$90, S$60 (excluding S$1 Sistic fee)

Tickets available at all SISTIC outlets. Call SISTIC's hotline: (65) 3485555 or click SISTIC.

 See Entertainment for more information on local happenings!

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Low Lying Areas In Singapore  Lists the flood-prone areas in Singapore.

Things you should know  Tells you things you need to be aware of - disasters, drowning cases, Hotel New World...
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