AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoWorkplace Safety: PSA Corporation is appealing a guilty verdict and S$225,000 fine after a 2017 Keppel Terminal death, where a worker was crushed during crane maintenance—another reminder that safety controls must be more than paperwork. Care & Health Costs: Singapore’s Medisave and long-term care schemes (CareShield Life/ElderShield) are prompting readers to re-check insurance and hospital ward choices as needs and premiums shift with age. Public Health & Research: NEA reports rising dengue cases with eight active clusters, while Singapore research teams push ahead on synthetic biology and new labs to scale bio-based products. Mental Wellness at Work: A Singapore transport workers’ union is seeking more mental wellness support and counselling as bus captains face verbal/physical abuse and online harassment. Nutrition Trends: The Straits Times tests “protein-maxxing” recipes, flagging that more protein isn’t always better—aim for the right amount per meal and watch gut/kidney strain. Local Life & Caregiving: A Singapore maid agency was ordered to compensate a family after falsely claiming a helper could speak Mandarin, highlighting the real-world impact of misrepresentation on care quality.
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