Currently, the proportion of Primary One cohort admitted into the local subsidized universities is targeted to rise to 30% by 2015, with the new university and institute coming up. I would like to ask if MOE will review this 30% target with a view to increasing it.

OfficialWire, 11 Mar 2010The severe deterioration in sales volumes and new vehicle registrations in Singapore in 2009 exceeded expectations, especially given a fiscal stimulus package unveiled by Singapore's authorities and the offering of incentives by dealerships to clear stockpiled inventories. Total vehicle sales ended the year down 26.6%, led by a 34% drop in commercial vehicle sales. Sales

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