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The local time used at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica, generally aligned with UTC-3.
A written record documenting that a verbal warning was issued and the matter discussed with the employee.
A Singapore polytechnic providing applied diploma education and continuing education with a problem-based learning approach.
Singapore's S$20.5 billion Budget 2009 package to preserve jobs, help viable businesses through the global recession and strengthen longer-term capabilities.
Software automation used to carry out repetitive, rules-based tasks across business systems.
A statistical method for finding dominant patterns in data while reducing the influence of outliers or corrupted observations.
An organisational group responsible for research, analysis and planning.
The maximum acceptable amount of data loss after disruption, usually expressed as a period of time.
An SCDF programme training community responders in enhanced lifesaving and emergency-response skills.
Individual registered with ACRA to perform specified filing or corporate-service functions for a corporate service provider.
Singapore legislation setting the statutory retirement age and employers' obligations to offer eligible employees re-employment.
A COVID-19 surveillance programme involving regularly scheduled testing in selected sectors or settings to detect infections early.
Singapore legislation supporting resource sustainability through measures covering waste streams such as e-waste, packaging and food waste.
A physical authentication token used with older GSIB access arrangements to generate a rotating one-time code.
The air-service branch of the Singapore Armed Forces, responsible for air defence and air operations.
A one-time CPF top-up under the Majulah Package for eligible seniors with lower retirement savings.
A regional facility established to provide large-scale COVID-19 swab collection and testing.
Professionals engaged in research and experimental development, including scientists and engineers who create or apply new knowledge.
A graduate school and research institution specialising in international affairs, security and strategic studies.
The senior specialist appointment responsible for discipline, standards and regimental matters in a military unit.
The naval-service branch of the Singapore Armed Forces, responsible for maritime defence and naval operations.
A web-feed format that lets users or applications subscribe to updates from websites and publishers.
A CPF retirement payout arrangement that provides monthly payments until a member's retirement savings are exhausted.
A format for summarising and distributing frequently updated web content through subscribed feeds.
A CPF scheme allowing cash or CPF transfers to build retirement savings for oneself or loved ones.
Additional fitness training formerly required for eligible NSmen who did not meet IPPT standards.
Singapore legislation governing road use, motor vehicles, driving, traffic offences and related enforcement.
The commonly used abbreviation for Real-Time Innovations, a provider of real-time data-distribution technology.
A pathway or programme helping former nurses refresh their skills and return to professional nursing practice.
The target time within which a system or service should be restored after disruption.
The resumption of working from the office after a period of remote or alternative work arrangements.
A cross-border rail link under development between Woodlands North in Singapore and Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru.
A trade-origin measure calculating the share of a product’s value created within participating economies.
A machine that accepts eligible beverage containers and records returns under the Beverage Container Return Scheme.
A work pass for eligible mid-skilled foreign employees.
Charges collected by town councils for maintaining and managing common property in housing estates.
A central office coordinating public-sector science and technology policy, strategy, plans and capability development.
A classified or highly restricted digital network used for secret information and communications.
The unit staff officer responsible for personnel administration and manpower matters.
The unit staff officer responsible for intelligence and security matters.
The unit staff officer responsible for operations, planning and training coordination.
The unit staff officer responsible for logistics, supply and sustainment.
A staff function or appointment responsible for safety policy, assurance and coordination within a unit.
The unit manpower appointment responsible for matters affecting Operationally Ready National Servicemen.
A senior role providing specialist advice, judgement and guidance to leaders or teams.
A specialist who designs the overall technical solution and ensures its components meet business and system requirements.
The CPF account used to build retirement savings and invest in approved products.
An appointed advisor providing specialised guidance on a defined portfolio or issue.
Singapore’s national governing body for athletics, responsible for developing the sport and supporting competitions and participation.
A geographic portfolio covering South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.