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The official list of people entitled to vote in an election for a specified electoral division or period.
Singapore's public-engagement unit for gathering views and facilitating dialogue between the Government and residents.
A community-based mental-health service that works with schools and families to assess and support children and adolescents with emotional or behavioural difficulties.
A concise account given to bosses or colleagues who did not attend a meeting, visit or engagement, covering what was discussed, agreed, directed or left open.
The rank held by a new enlistee undergoing basic military training.
A regional agreement and cooperation framework for sharing information and combating piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia.
The systematic creation, classification, storage, retrieval, retention, transfer, preservation and disposal of official records.
An exercise that stress-tests a proposal, plan or system by adopting an adversarial perspective to uncover weaknesses and improve the response.
A platform for issuing, distributing and redeeming government vouchers and credits.
Industry association representing Singapore’s real estate investment trust and property-trust sector.
The manager responsible for supervising an officer’s work and providing performance feedback and assessment under the agency’s appraisal arrangements.
A regional enforcement network supporting cooperation against illegal movement or handling of chemicals and waste.
A courteous follow-up that often signals the sender expects an outstanding action to be completed promptly, especially when a deadline is near or has passed.
An interim response sent to a specific enquirer while more information, clearance or a fuller answer is being prepared.
A required response stating that there is nothing to report, submit or declare for the specified period or request.
A paper, deck or other material sent in advance so participants can review it before the discussion or decision.
A document defining a committee, working group or project’s purpose, scope, membership, authority, deliverables and operating arrangements.
A central funding mechanism that supports new initiatives aligned with whole-of-government strategic outcomes, collaboration and innovation.
A concise record of the substance and outcomes of a discussion.
A formal request to modify an approved system, project, configuration, scope or service. The proposed change is normally reviewed for impact and approved before implementation.
The Human Resource and Payroll System used by Civil Service officers for HR, payroll, leave, claims and related employee services.
The national office that manages Singapore's population-based disease registries and supports disease surveillance and research.
A support or fulfilment request raised through the relevant service-management process; for example, an SIS SR may be required for whitelisting.
A*STAR research institute focused on skin biology, dermatology, Asian skin health and translation into clinical or commercial applications.
A file-security capability that isolates potential threats and reconstructs clean file content before it reaches a government work device.
A supplier registration status that may be specified as an evaluation criterion for government tenders.
The written record of a meeting, usually capturing decisions, directions, owners and follow-up actions; it may also be called NOMs or an ROD.
The document defining a committee, workgroup or project’s purpose, scope, membership, authority, deliverables and operating arrangements.
Structured digital reporting language used for preparing and filing specified financial statements with ACRA.
A short email or note instruction directing the recipient to read an attached, linked or quoted item.
An early working version prepared to establish the basic direction, structure or response before fuller review and refinement.
Singapore legislation setting the statutory retirement age and employers' obligations to offer eligible employees re-employment.
Relief that reduces double taxation of the same income, including relief available under an applicable tax agreement.
Systematic work undertaken to create new knowledge, products, processes or practical solutions.
Work involving scientific or technical research and the development or application of technology.
The CPF account created for retirement savings and monthly payouts.
A responsibility-assignment model identifying who is responsible, accountable, consulted and informed for each task or decision.
A two-star flag-officer rank in the Republic of Singapore Navy.
A system for reserving shared resources such as equipment, facilities or services.
A grassroots organisation serving residents in an HDB precinct through engagement, activities and community support.
A regional centre that develops capacity, partnerships and knowledge for cleaner seas.
An agreement governing how organisations will conduct, fund, own and use the results of collaborative research.
A regional programme that develops institutional skills and expertise through training, exchanges and technical assistance.
The government registry responsible for registering and regulating co-operative societies in Singapore.
A tongue-in-cheek term for selecting technologies or practices mainly because they look impressive on a résumé rather than because they suit the work.
An invitation for organisations to submit high-level concepts or solution approaches before detailed procurement or development.
A request used to gather market information before deciding on a procurement approach.
A request inviting suppliers to propose a solution and commercial offer.
A formal registry recording specified foreign or political interests, relationships or disclosures.
A request inviting suppliers to submit prices for defined requirements.
A regional centre for coordinating humanitarian-assistance activities, information and participating organisations.