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A national award recognising organisations with outstanding management systems and business excellence.
A business-excellence recognition for organisations demonstrating sound management systems and performance.
A standard language for defining, querying and managing data in relational databases.
A support or fulfilment request raised through the relevant service-management process; for example, an SIS SR may be required for whitelisting.
A trade union representing employees of Singapore Refining Company, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests.
A framework allocating specified anti-scam responsibilities among financial institutions, telecommunications providers and consumers, including remediation where duties are breached.
An MOE research programme that gives students experience conducting scientific projects with mentors.
Singapore's population-based registry for end-stage kidney failure and renal-replacement treatment.
A voluntary retirement-savings scheme that offers tax relief for eligible contributions.
The national standard time used in Suriname, at UTC-3.
Singapore’s national governing body for rugby, responsible for developing the sport and supporting competitions and participation.
Singapore’s national governing body for shooting sport, responsible for developing the sport and supporting competitions and participation.
The former name of Singapore's national aquatics body, which was rebranded as Singapore Aquatics in 2023.
A non-profit organisation that delivers social services in Singapore.
Government-backed retail savings bonds that can be redeemed monthly at face value.
A centre handling salary administration, payroll enquiries and related employee services.
A school-based role responsible for coordinating staff learning, professional development and capability building.
A stamp duty that may apply when a property is sold within a prescribed holding period.
A branch responsible for safety, security and emergency planning or response.
Singapore's standard framework for classifying educational programmes, qualifications and attainment in official statistics.
Services formally identified or prescribed for particular regulatory, contractual or administrative treatment.
A trade union representing employees of Shell companies in Singapore, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests.
A major economic zone in Shenzhen established to support investment, industrialisation and market-oriented development.
Singapore’s national governing body for sailing, responsible for developing the sport and supporting competitions and participation.
The former statutory board for skills policy and lifelong learning before its merger into SWDA.
A senior specialist rank above First Sergeant and below Master Sergeant.
A China-Singapore bilateral development project focused on innovation, knowledge industries and urban development in Guangzhou.
A protocol for encrypted remote login, command execution and secure file transfer over a network.
An initiative to consolidate common administrative functions so multiple organisations can use shared services and processes.
The learning and capability-development arm of the social-service sector, providing training, research and professional development.
Singapore's standard framework for classifying businesses and economic activities by industry.
An office coordinating ICT programmes and shared digital capabilities for the social-service sector.
Singapore's national professional orchestra, presenting classical concerts and music programmes.
An authentication arrangement allowing a user to sign in once and access multiple connected systems without repeated logins.
A local office that provides access to ComCare and coordinates social assistance.
Singapore's standard framework for classifying jobs and workers by occupation.
An authoritative, agreed source that users rely on for the current and correct version of information.
A national framework for managing civil-aviation safety risks and coordinating safety responsibilities across the aviation system.
Singapore's population-based registry for stroke cases and related outcomes.
A quarterly cash-support scheme for eligible lower-income Singaporeans aged 65 and above who had lower lifetime earnings and limited family support.
A scheme through which employees submit ideas for improving work, services or organisational performance.
A senior specialist appointment providing professional expertise and staff support in a defence organisation.
The standard time used in American Samoa, at UTC-11.
An alternative name for Singapore Time, the national standard time used in Singapore at UTC+8; the exact SST abbreviation is less commonly used than SGT.
A China-Singapore bilateral project demonstrating sustainable urban development and environmental management in Tianjin.
A partnership group that brings organisations together to improve safety, security awareness and incident preparedness.
An experienced teacher appointed to provide pedagogical leadership, mentor colleagues and strengthen teaching practice in a school or subject area.
The former parent brand associated with Singapore Technologies companies in engineering, defence and technology.
The former name of ST Engineering’s aerospace business, providing aircraft maintenance, engineering and related services.
The former name of ST Engineering’s electronics business, covering areas such as communications, digital systems and smart-city solutions.