AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoExercise & Longevity: Duke-NUS researchers report that exercise can reactivate an anti-tumour mechanism in aging muscle, pointing to a pathway involving DEAF1/miR-7a-5p that may help explain why staying active protects health. Workforce & Care: Singapore’s pest management sector is set for clearer wage and career pathways under an expanded Progressive Wage Model, covering about 1,800 resident workers. Healthcare Access: 1Life and Singapore Diagnostics expand free lab testing for PhilHealth members in the Philippines, targeting earlier detection of diabetes, kidney and cardiovascular risks. Public Accountability: Singapore’s Auditor-General flags lapses across agencies, including HDB housing grants and enforcement of gambling exclusion orders, plus governance issues tied to the new National Cancer Centre Singapore. Community & Safety: A 69-year-old woman was injured after falling into a 3m-deep Hougang drain; SCDF and police responded and she was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Policy & Governance: CAAS will appoint Ng Chee Khern as chairman from Aug 1, as leadership transitions continue across Singapore’s public sector.
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