A Ministry of Manpower (MOM) study has revealed that almost one in five Singapore workers are over-qualified for their jobs.But this is voluntary because most of the workers choose roles «that better align with their aspirations, work preferences or life circumstances», the study released on Tuesday (April 14) said.Still, Singapore's over-qualification rate of 19.4 per cent is lower than other high-income economies such as the United States, Finland, the United Kingdom and Switzerland — 21.6 per cent.According to MOM, 1.7 per cent of the resident workforce wanted a better job, meaning they were unable to find jobs that matched their higher qualifications.Singapore has a highly educated workforce, with 64 per cent holding tertiary qualification last year, well above the average of 41.2 per cent across high-income countries.The MOM study also said that workers aged 34 and below made up one-third of those in overqualified jobs.In the last 10 years, the median gross monthly income for full-time employed tertiary graduates rose from $5,800 to $7,605.Starting salaries have also increased over the same period.

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has shared his well-wishes for the Tamil New Year, Puthandu, falling on Tuesday (April 14), and to Sikhs, Malayalees, Bengalis and other Indian communities in Singapore who are also celebrating festivities in the next couple of days.He also took the opportunity to share his personal preference when it comes to briyani, according to a Facebook post on the same day.He then went on to share his love for the traditional and «quintessential» Indian dish, emphasising how it has transcended race, religion and culture.President Tharman has gone off beef, but there is a choice of chicken, mutton, lamb or seafood briyani to enjoy — which he says must be slow-cooked to infuse the rice with the flavour of meats and spices.But his current preference is vegetable briyani, with jackfruit replacing meat.«It's in fact a fast growing, healthy and environmentally friendly choice in India, where briyani is the most popular food order,» he said.Describing the dish as one that «crossed geographies and cultures», the president briefly addressed briyani's history.

Bishan residents are split after funeral planning flyers were left outside their homes, with views ranging from «inauspicious» to a «harmless» marketing move.The incident occurred at Block 173 Bishan Street 13, reported Shin Min Daily News. A resident told the Chinese daily that they received flyers from funeral provider Nirvana Memorial Garden a few days prior. One flyer advertised a «relaxing and free day trip» which included an itinerary for participants to visit a Buddhist temple and a vegetable wholesale market before heading to the memorial garden. The funeral home, located at 950 Old Choa Chu Kang Road, has a columbarium and offers funeral and exhumation services. 'Cursing me to die earlier' One resident, who only gave her name as Xiu (transliteration), 21, said she felt as thought the flyers were «cursing me to die earlier», making her feel uncomfortable.Another resident, Fu (transliteration), 55, saw the flyer being dropped at his doorstep and assumed it was a regular advertisement, but was shocked when he realised its contents. 

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat is on a five-day working visit to China from April 13 (Monday) to April 17.In a statement on Tuesday, a Ministry of National Development (MND) spokesperson said Chee will attend meetings in Beijing and Tianjin.Taking to his Facebook page on Tuesday evening, the minister said he met with his counterpart, China's Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong.The two leaders last met in September 2025 during a leadership dialogue between their ministries.«We had a productive discussion on deepening the collaboration between Singapore and China in the built environment sector, including the use of innovative technologies and advanced materials for construction, facility management, and improving the comfort and quality of our living environment,» Chee wrote.While in Beijing, Chee, who is also deputy chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), met with Bank of China chairman Ge Haijiao, who is a member of the MAS international advisory panel.

A pilot study in Singapore involving Lovot — the doll-like social companion robot developed by Japanese firm Groove X — has showed significant improvements in emotional well-being and engagement among both the elderly and children with high support needs. Lovot uses AI to respond to people in real time through movement, sound and interactive behaviours. «It creates a warm and engaging presence that supports attention, participation and emotional connection during structured and organic activities,» said non-profit social service agency AWWA. Among seniors across diverse backgrounds, including those with dementia, interactions with Lovot showed an improved quality of life, greater happiness, and meaningful companionship, said AWWA in a press release on Monday (April 13). Meanwhile, children with high support needs were observed to have improved physical well-being, school environment readiness, and mobility. 

A diner raised public hygiene concerns after two dogs were seen inside a stroller at a coffee shop beside their owners. A photo posted to Facebook on Saturday (April 11) showed the owners and their pets seated at a corner table. In the photo caption, the diner wrote: «Pets are still not allowed in hawker centres (sic) and not everyone likes dog hair in their food — all the more keeping the animals at table level.»What if the animal sneezes or starts shaking off with all the fur flying all over the place?«The diner noted that there are people with various health conditions and that pet ownership has been on the rise. The diner also noted that there are a rising number of pet friendly places and restaurants, and urged pet owners to be more mindful in public places.»Let common spaces remain inclusive, clean and safe for everyone," the diner wrote.In the comments section, several netizens rebuffed the concerns, while others said that local rules and laws should be respected. 

Commuters were evacuated from a train at Sembawang MRT station on Monday (April 13) evening, after smoke was seen coming out of its undercarriage.Videos of the incident shared on social media show several commuters at the platform. The train has its doors open as smoke from the undercarriage comes through the platform gap.Cathrine, who was purportedly onboard the affected train, told Stomp that passengers had to evacuate as smoke was coming out from under one of the train carriages.«Due to an oncoming train, the (affected) train at the station had to depart, but it moved very slowly. This caused the train following behind to move very slowly too,» the commuter said.

SINGAPORE — Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday (April 14), flagging the risk that an Iran war-fuelled energy shock could push up core inflation even as mounting pressure on growth was underscored by a first-quarter economic contraction.The Middle East conflict has upended global growth and inflation trajectories, throwing interest-rate expectations into disarray. As a small trade-dependent hub, Singapore is especially vulnerable to supply-chain disruptions and volatile energy prices.The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it would increase slightly the rate of appreciation of the S$ Nominal Effective Exchange Rate Index (S$NEER) policy band, in line with what most analysts polled by Reuters had expected. MAS said there would be no change to its width and the level at which it is centred.«There are considerable risks around the outlook for inflation and growth,» MAS said, adding that the Middle East situation «is evolving and remains highly uncertain».

SINGAPORE — Singapore's economy grew by 4.6 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday (April 14).Economists polled by Reuters had expected annual growth of 5.9 per cent in the January-March period.On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted basis, GDP contracted 0.3 per cent from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to advance estimates from the trade ministry. [[nid:733597]]

SINGAPORE — The Bloomberg reporter who has been sued by two ministers for defamation over an article he wrote about good class bungalow (GCB) transactions took the stand on Monday (April 13), the fifth day of an ongoing trial.Low De Wei, who is also known as Dexter, maintained that he had acted in good faith and was «motivated by the public interest in transparency and reporting on a trend in the Singapore GCB market».But the ministers' lawyer, Senior Counsel Davinder Singh, grilled Low on claiming that certain deals are kept «secret» from the public and accused him of conveying falsehoods.Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng have sued Bloomberg and Low over the Dec 12, 2024, article, headlined «Singapore mansion deals are increasingly shrouded in secrecy».The article mentioned the ministers' property deals in 2023 - the sale of Shanmugam's former home in the Queen Astrid Park area to UBS Trustees for $88 million and Dr Tan's non-caveated purchase of a bungalow in Brizay Park for nearly $27.3 million.

They say imitation is the best form of flattery, and this seems to be the case for Hougang Neighbourhood Police Centre's (NPC) now-viral and much-talked about anti-scam video, with at least two of Taiwan's police districts recreating Mandarin versions of it.The original video, published on April 1, featured 35-year-old Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Benjamin Cheah, and it got over 850,000 views on Facebook at the time of this story's publication. On April 8, Taiwan's Banqiao Police posted a strikingly similar version featuring a male officer, while Kaohsiung Police's criminal investigation department featured a female officer. Both videos have received over 200,000 views on Facebook as at Monday (April 13).Since then, several Taiwanese netizens have raised concerns about plagiarism and copyright, including not crediting the source. 

Singaporeans must brace ourselves as we face multiple knock-on effects following the Middle East conflict, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam said in a speech at the Home Team Promotion Ceremony 2026 on Monday (April 13).He said the Middle East conflict has shown that Iran has the «leverage it can wield» by closing the Strait of Hormuz.«There are reports of ships paying the Iranian authorities tolls for safe passage, up to US$2 million(S$2.5 million),» Shanmugam said.«Before the conflict, 80 ships passed through the Strait daily. If all of them paid that toll, that would be US$160 million per day.»In response, the US announced that it will blockade the Strait, which will also have consequences for Singapore, the minister said.Explaining the impact of the conflict, Shanmugam explained that terrorism threats have increased, oil and energy flows have been disrupted and prices have risen.«Next consequence, a continuation of a new phenomena in world order,» he stated.

Local influencer Eunice Ng, who goes by the online moniker Mermaid Girl, has been charged in court for an offence under the Tobacco Act.The 26-year-old had allegedly advertised e-vaporisers via Telegram, purportedly taking orders from «close clients» whom she trusted, according to screenshots of her Telegram stories posted to TikTok.Citing court documents, The Straits Times reported that she allegedly wrote: «For those who want me to get vape for them, you can send me your pre-order list, and I will try to get them.»If there is high demand, I will set up a Google Form.«One screenshot had also allegedly showed her stating that the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) »didn't manage to catch« her because she had »outsmarted" them, AsiaOne reported in December last year.Ng's Telegram channel still has over 3,000 followers as at Monday evening.In a statement on Dec 30, HSA stated that it is aware of the matter and commenced investigations last month, which Ng assisted with.

The Ministry of National Development (MND) aims to keep housing affordable and accessible to the public by ensuring a robust supply of Build-to-Order (BTO) flats, Senior Parliamentary Secretary Syed Harun Alhabsyi told AsiaOne in an exclusive interview in March.«If you notice, over the past few years, we've actually been building more and building faster,» he said.«This is our effort towards making sure that every Singaporean household can have a flat of their own.»Young families are a critical sector that MND supports, with nine in 10 first-time households able to service their housing loan through the Central Provident Fund (CPF) with little to no cash outlay, he stated.A robust BTO housing supply is also expected to move demand away from the resale market, which will, in turn, moderate market prices.«At the same time, it's also important to note that we do our level best to be able to ensure that grants are available for first-timer households seeking to purchase their first flat,» Dr Syed Harun said.

The petrol price reprieve in Singapore may be over.Just like peace talks between Iran and the US, Shell made the first move again — raising petrol prices by 7 cents on Monday (April 13), on the fifth day after it calibrated prices downwards by 4 cents.In a price board update published at 3.30pm, Shell announced that it has raised prices across its petrol offerings by 7 cents each, but kept diesel price unchanged.With its latest move, the  price of its more premium 98-octane petrol went past the four-dollar mark — to $4.01.

A newly MOP-ed flat in Bedok has just set a new benchmark for the town, with a four-room unit crossing the million-dollar mark for the first time. The record-breaking deal now ranks among the most expensive HDB transactions in Bedok, a segment typically dominated by larger executive and five-room flats.First resale deal at Bedok South Horizon hits $1.12m Recently MOP-ed Bedok South Horizon breaks four-room price record in Bedok.PHOTO: 99.co Recently MOP-ed Bedok South Horizon breaks four-room price record in BedokIn early April 2026, a four-room flat at Bedok South Horizon changed hands for $1.12 million, translating to about $1,118 psf. The Model A unit spans 1,001 sqft and sits on a high floor, between the 16th and 18th storeys at Block 154B Bedok South Road. 

A Bukit Merah HDB block got an unexpected «visitor» after a monitor lizard was seen scaling its exterior wall in a viral video on Friday (April 10).The post was likened to the Taipei 101 climb by a commenter, who wrote: «Monitor lizard spotted! Probably doing the Taipei 101 climb.»Taipei 101 is a skyscraper located in the heart of Taiwan and was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010. The animal is seen reaching the height of the HDB block number.In the comments section, several netizens raised concerns about the incident, while others were surprised by the sight.«I have seen monitor lizards climbing trees but not buildings,» said one user.Another commented: «Not safe to sleep with the windows open.»The video has since garnered over 159,000 views and 2,400 reactions as at Monday.

Flexar, the car-sharing platform previously known as BlueSG, will begin its public beta testing phase on Wednesday (April 15).It operates on the same concept as its first car-sharing service, where users can pick up a car at any station and drop it off at another location in Singapore.The beta phase comes after BlueSG's «strategic pause» in August last year, catching users off guard.In a statement on Monday, Flexar said that the beta phase will focus on testing and refining its features in a live environment, including fleet and parking optimisation, vehicle access, as well as ensuring its platform is designed to support more flexible urban mobility.Singaporeans aged 18 and above with a valid driving licence can sign up for free using Singpass with no deposits or membership fees.Through a mobile app, they can have a choice of Flexar's fleet of electric and internal combustion engine vehicles in the central, north, north-east and east regions, including areas such as Punggol, Sengkang, Hougang, Tampines, Ang Mo Kio and Toa Payoh.

Three men, aged between 22 and 23, were arrested on Saturday (April 11) for their alleged involvement in a case of armed robbery near Farrer Park.The incident happened at about 11.25pm on Friday at a residential unit along Rangoon Road.Police said the trio had allegedly made arrangements to go to the said unit. Upon entering the unit, one of the trio allegedly brandished a knife. They were then said to have assaulted four persons in the unit, resulting in three of them sustaining minor injuries.  Out of fear and with demands allegedly made at knifepoint, the victims handed over cash amounting to $16,300, one gold chain and one gold bracelet before fleeing the scene. The trio were identified and arrested at Marsiling Drive on Saturday within 24 hours of the report being made, following ground enquiries and with the aid of images from police cameras.They will be charged in court on Monday with the offence of armed robbery with hurt.If found guilty of the said offence, the three men may be jailed for up to 20 years, and receive at least 12 strokes of the cane.

A new orangutan is in town.And it is stealing hearts and racking up views and likes on social media.The baby Bornean orangutan was born three weeks ago on March 23, according to social media posts by Mandai Wildlife Reserve on Friday (April 10). «We have a feeling this is just the beginning», said the wildlife parks operator. In a video posted by Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the auburn-haired female baby orangutan can be seen clinging on to its mother, Miri. 

The Istana will open to the public on April 19 (Sunday) to celebrate Hari Raya season and Labour Day, with cultural performances and hands-on activities among the programme line-up.«Visitors can look forward to a line-up of musical, choral, and cultural performances that reflect Singapore's multicultural heritage. The programme features familiar classics across generations, alongside performances rooted in Malay and Indian traditions, including dikir barat, Malay dance, Bharatanatyam, and Indian folk dance,» the President's Office said in a media release on Monday (April 13).The event, which will be held from 8.30am to 6pm, will also include performances presented by MacPherson Philharmonic Orchestra, Punggol View Primary School, Singapore Polytechnic, and Voices of Singapore.Face painting, balloon sculpting and lawn bowling are among the hands-on activities.Visitors can also explore activity and merchandise booths presented by social service agencies to learn more about their efforts in supporting and uplifting the community.

Works on the Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) depot expansion, which began in 2022, have entered the final phases and are on track for completion in 2027, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Sunday (April 12).These include connecting two new reception tracks along Sengkang West Avenue to the mainline, which requires the Sengkang West inner loop to be closed from April 19 to Oct 18.

A 95-year-old man was found motionless at the foot of a private residential apartment block in Tampines on Friday (April 10) afternoon.The incident happened at about 4.50pm at Block 51 Tampines Avenue 1. Checks by AsiaOne indicate that it is the address of The Tropica, a 99-year leasehold condominium completed in 2000.Photographs seen by this publication show a police tent placed at the arrival driveway of said block.Debris was seen around the tent, while the roof the arrival porch showed damage.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, police said the 95-year-old man was found lying motionless at the foot of the block and was pronounced dead at scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic.They added that preliminary investigations do not suggest foul play and that investigations are ongoing.

Foam-ball-only play times have been implemented at Mountbatten community pickleball courts in a bid to promote more considerate play among residents, said MP Gho Sze Kee.Pickleball has become a contentious sport due to the loud noises generated from the traditional plastic balls and paddles used. The use of foam balls will «dramatically reduce» the noise generated, said Gho in a Facebook post on Saturday (April 11).As such, players at neighbourhood courts will be required to use foam balls during fixed hours daily — between 7am and 10am, and between 7pm and 9pm.Outside of these times, players will be permitted to use all types of pickleball balls.«Singapore is a dense city-state. We all live in close proximity to one another. This is our immutable reality. A spirit of kindness and consideration for our neighbours is the only way we can make our community a gracious and comforting place to live,» she wrote, adding that residents should adopt a «spirit of give-and-take».

Residents in Sembawang Central can stay healthy by walking more while earning Healthpoints on their Healthy 365 app under the Let's Jalan brisk walking movement launched on Sunday (April 12).The movement, announced by Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung, is part of initiatives to encourage active living and improve the health of residents in the north of Singapore.During the Ministry of Health's Committee of Supply debates in March, Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam revealed that the ministry's data shows residents in the north region engage in less physical activity.It was also revealed that the prevalence of chronic illnesses there, such as diabetes and hypertension, is higher than the national average. Speaking to the media at the launch, Ong who is also Minister for Health, said the Health Promotion Board's data show that residents in the north have a median weekly physical activity duration of 100 minutes, lower than the 120 minutes in Singapore.

A man was caught on camera stealing shoes from a Woodlands HDB flat resident and throwing them down the rubbish chute.Ridzwan Zuhaire Zuraime shared on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page that the incident occurred at the common corridor outside his unit along Woodlands Drive 73 on Friday (April 10) at 6.05am.Based on CCTV footage he provided, a man wearing a black and yellow singlet, shorts and black gloves, can be seen cautiously approaching Ridzwan's unit.He is seen scanning the area before quickly grabbing four pairs of shoes from a rack. He subsequently runs down the corridor to the rubbish chute where he is seen disposing of the shoes.«I have never seen this guy before and I am sure he is not my immediate neighbour,» Ridzwan wrote.In his Facebook post, Ridzwan also attached the police report he made regarding the incident. According to the report, he had initially thought that the shoes had been misplaced or that his children had left them at his mother-in-law's home, before he reviewed the CCTV footage.

From playing with chickens and watching her mother sell bread at the void deck to gathering with neighbours to watch television together, Block 1 in Siglap holds many memories for Madam Dawn Tam.When the Government reversed its decision to tear down the low-rise block as part of a Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme project, she could not hold back her tears.“I was just so happy to hear that it was going to be conserved. It holds all my childhood memories,” she said.Madam Tam’s family was one of many that called Block 1 home for decades. It is one of four low-rise HDB blocks in East Coast Road built in 1963 to house displaced families after a major fire in 1962 destroyed more than 50 houses in Kampong Siglap.On April 11, the 63-year-old joined 30 other Siglap residents at an engagement session held by the People’s Association (PA) and Singapore Land Authority (SLA) at Siglap South Community Centre to envision what the old HDB block could be in the future.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong will visit Texas and Washington DC in the United States from today (April 12) to April 17.In a statement this morning, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said the visit, which coincides with the 60th year of diplomatic relations, will build on the robust and mutually beneficial economic partnership between the two countries.While in Austin, Texas, DPM Gan will meet with state leaders to discuss economic cooperation opportunities between Singapore and Texan companies.He is also expected to engage private sector representatives and officially launch Enterprise Singapore's new Austin Overseas Centre, which will support Singapore companies' expansion into the US.On April 14, DPM Gan will head to Washington where he is scheduled to meet with cabinet secretaries and members of Congress.According to MTI, these meetings will reaffirm the strong trade and investment ties between Singapore and the US, and discuss areas for further cooperation.

In Parliament on Tuesday (April 7), Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan set out why Singapore's position is to not negotiate on tolls or for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.He cited the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), highlighting that the right of transit passage is not a privilege to be granted by any bordering state of an international strait.«It is not a licence to be supplicated for, it is not a toll to be paid. It is a right of ships to traverse,» Dr Balakrishnan explained.Videos of Dr Balakrishnan's statement have been widely watched, receiving over 1.3 million views on AsiaOne's TikTok channel, and over 600,000 and 900,000 views on CNA's and The Straits Times' respective channels.@asiaone

A 60-year-old male taxi driver and his four passengers were taken to hospital following an accident in Ang Mo Kio on Saturday (April 11).It happened at about 12.20am at the junction of Buangkok Green and Yio Chu Kang Road. Map showing the location where a yellow ComfortDelGro taxi self-skidded on Saturday (April 11) morning. INFOGRAPHIC: AsiaOne When AsiaOne reached the scene at about 1am, a yellow ComfortDelGro taxi was seen stopped on the road divider with a severely damaged front bumper.The impact of the crash also dislodged a traffic light and a section of centre railings along the road divider.

SINGAPORE – A man who sought companionship from community cats after experiencing problems with his then girlfriend became angry when the cats did not respond to his affection.He researched online for ways to torture cats and decided on stabbing them.In less than a year, Ryan Tan Yi Bin stabbed four cats, slammed one against a wall several times and flung another from the 34th floor of a Housing Board block.On April 10, the 27-year-old man was sentenced to two years and seven months’ jail after pleading guilty to three counts of animal abuse.He will also be disqualified from owning any animals for a period of 12 months upon his release.District Judge Sharmila Sripathy-Shanaz said the heavy sentence reflected Tan’s “deplorable, sadistic and serial abuse” of animals.“The sentence imposed reflects the court’s condemnation of the accused’s barbaric acts against defenceless creatures and makes plain that such sadism will be met with stern and uncompromising punishment,” said the judge.Deputy Public Prosecutor Lynda Lee said that Tan, who was then a delivery rider, started having problems with his then girlfriend around August 2024.

Blasting music while riding personal mobility aids (PMAs) with children — a group of women recently came under fire after they were filmed doing so at a traffic junction in Jurong East.On Wednesday (April 8), Facebook user Jin Ling shared a video on the group Complaint Singapore, writing that they're relieved that there will be fewer such encounters after new regulations kick in on June 1.The video showed four large PMAs crossing a street, with some blasting music. At least three of these mobility scooters appeared to carry two women and two children each, with some of the latter appearing to be infants and toddlers. 

The police and National Parks Board (NParks) have reminded attendees and organisers of a rally at Hong Lim Park on Saturday (April 11) evening to comply with the conditions for public speaking at the Speakers' Corner.Checks by AsiaOne show that the rally, purportedly organised by a student-led organisation, will discuss issues relating to the United States' «aggression in West Asia». In the event description, the organisers said attendees can learn about the history of imperialism. In a joint advisory on Saturday afternoon, the police and NParks said that approval for the event was given following the organisers' acknowledgement that they will comply with the conditions for public speaking at Hong Lim Park.Police reiterated that the Speakers' Corner is a designated space for Singapore citizens to organise and participate in assemblies without a police permit, subject to compliance with the law and the applicable terms and conditions.

A temporary prayer space will be set up in Pasir Ris to meet growing demand for Friday prayers, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim. Speaking at the annual Minister's Hari Raya Get-Together on Friday (April 10), Assoc Prof Faishal said that the temporary space will be set up directly opposite Al-Istighfar Mosque and be ready by the fourth quarter of this year.The new space will be able to accommodate around 500 congregants for Friday prayers, on top of the existing capacity for 3,300 people at Al-Istighfar Mosque.The temporary space is a response to the «pressing need for prayer spaces» from Pasir Ris residents as well as workers from the Loyang and Changi Industrial areas, Assoc Prof Faishal said.«We will support the community's request and ensure that everyone has a safe and comfortable space for their prayers,» he said, adding that the temporary space will remain in operation until the new mosque at Tampines North opens.

A new committee will be established to strengthen the economic resilience of Singapore's Malay/Muslim community, and prepare it for the future economy.This was announced by Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim during the annual Minister's Hari Raya Get-Together on Friday (April 10) evening.At the event, Assoc Prof Faishal said members of the Malay/Muslim community are also concerned about how the workforce and businesses can adapt and thrive in the new economy.Pointing to the Economy Strategy Review's (ESR) mid-term update in January, which set out seven recommendations from a government-led review of Singapore's economy, Assoc Prof Faishal said employees have expressed concerns about how they can use and benefit from artificial intelligence (AI), including navigating a more competitive job landscape.