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Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR)
MEWR was set up in 1972 to provide Singaporeans with a quality living
environment and a high standard of public health, protected against the
spread of communicable diseases. It aims to deliver and sustain a clean
and healthy environment and water resources for all in Singapore
National Environment Agency (NEA)
NEA was formed under MEWR on 1 July 2002 to focus on
the implementation of environmental policies. Under the NEA,
the divisions of Environmental Protection, Environmental Public
Health, and Meteorological Services work together to ensure a
quality environment for Singaporeans, for now and for generations
to come
Public Utilities Board (PUB)
PUB is a customer-focused water utility,
providing quality water, used water and drainage services in
Singapore. PUB believes in caring for our customers. Our
customer-centric culture is illustrated through one of our core
values ‘we proactively strive to meet our customers’ needs’.
Ministry of National Development (MND)
MND's mission is to To create the best physical and living environment
for building a vibrant city, a robust economy and cohesive communities.
Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
BCA is a statutory board under the auspices of Singapore's
MiND. The primary role of BCA is to develop and regulate
Singapore's building and construction industry. It governs
issues pertaining to outdoor advertisements, building signage,
window safety, building and control management,...
Housing and Development Board (HDB)
The HDB is Singapore's public housing authority and a
statutory board under MND. It aims to i) provide affordable,
quality homes, ii) ensuring virbrant town, iii) focussing on
the community. Services include sales of new flat, resale, rental
of HDB, as well as commercial properties to business community.
Energy Market Authority (EMA)
EMA regulates the electricity and piped gas
industries and district cooling services in designated areas. It
is also responsible for ensuring the security, reliability and
adequacy of electricity supply, overseeing the operation of the
wholesale electricity market and facilitating competition in the
electricity and piped gas industries.
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Water, Electricity, Gas
SP Services
SP Services Ltd, a
member of Singapore Power Group, provides one-stop customer
services for electricity, water and piped gas supplies in
Singapore.
Authority - Water
PUB
PUB is a customer-focused water utility,
providing quality water, used water and drainage services in
Singapore. PUB believes in caring for our customers. Our
customer-centric culture is illustrated through one of our core
values ‘we proactively strive to meet our customers’ needs’.
Authority - Electricity & Gas
Energy Market Authority (EMA)
EMA regulates the electricity and piped gas
industries and district cooling services in designated areas. It
is also responsible for ensuring the security, reliability and
adequacy of electricity supply, overseeing the operation of the
wholesale electricity market and facilitating competition in the
electricity and piped gas industries.
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SingPost
Singapore Post (SingPost) is a household name in Singapore with
strong brand recognition. It is the leading provider of domestic
and international mail services in Singapore and one of the most
efficient and profitable postal operators globally. SingPost
provides highly efficient mail delivery services, employing
advanced mail processing technology and a wide distribution
infrastructure. SingPost also offers one-stop logistics business
solutions from warehousing to fulfillment to express delivery
within Singapore and throughout the world. Leveraging on its
extensive and conveniently located distribution network,
SingPost also offers a comprehensive range of postal, agency and
financial services.
DHL Singapore
DHL is the global market leader in international express,
overland transport and air freight. It is also the world's number
1 in ocean freight and contract logistics. DHL offers a full range
of customised solutions - from express document shipping to supply
chain managements.
FedEx
Federal Express, part of transportation powerhouse FedEx Corporation,
connects areas that generate 90 per cent of the world's gross domestic
product in 24 to 48 hours with door-to-door, customs-cleared service
and a money-back guarantee. The company's unmatched air route authorities
and infrastructure make it the world's largest express transportation company,
providing fast, reliable and time-definite transportation of more than 3.2 million
items in 220 countries each working day. FedEx has more than 138,000 employees,
50,000 drop-off locations, 671 aircraft and 41,000 vehicles in its integrated
global network. The company maintains electronic connections with more than
a million customers via FedEx Ship Manager at fedex.com and FedEx Ship Manager Software.
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Centre for Animal Welfare and Control (CAWC)
The Centre for Animal Welfare and Control (CAWC) was established in 1995
to provide a one-stop location for all matters relating to animal welfare
and control. Services include dog licensing, impoundment of stray dogs
and cats,Reuniting lost pets with their owners, free loan of cat traps, technical
assistance with stray animal situations, licensing of pet shops and animal
exhibitions, veterinary advice on pet ownership problems, handling of feedback
relating to animal welfare matters or cruelty to animals, promoting responsible
pet ownership through publications, talks and exhibitions
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Shalom Movers
Shalom Movers offer residential move, office move, piano, organ & safe,
storeage & disposal, express delivery, chauffeur-driven excursions, etc
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Town Councils
The functions of the Town Council include repairs & maintenance,
conservancy & cleaning works, landscapping & horticulture works,
manage the use and occupation of the common property, collection
of service and conservancy changes & fees, provision of facilities
& amenities, and carpark maintenance (non-mandatory).
Ministry of National Development (MND)
The ministry in charged of Town Council in
Singapore.
Ang Mo Kio Town Council
Ang Mo Kio manages and maintains the common property of the HDB
estates in Ang Mo Kio GRC
Bishan-Toa Payoh Council
Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council were formed in January 1997 as
a result of two previous GRCs (Group Representation Constituencies)
merging into Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC.
East Coast Town Council
To provide the HDB residents in the East Coast GRC with premier
estate management services, so that our housing estates are
consistently perceived as clean, well maintained and endowed
with quality amenities. East Coast GRC, Joo Chiat SMC.
Holland-Bukit Panjang Town Council
Holland-Bukit Panjang Town is made up of five wards; Bukit
Panjang, Buona Vista, Cashew, Ulu Pandan and Zhenghua. ... came
into operation on 13 November 2001 to manage the common property
of the HDB flats and commercial units within Holland-Bukit
Panjang Town... Holland-Bukit Panjang GRC
Hong Kah Town Council
Hong Kah Town is made up of Yew Tee, Hong Kah North, Keat Hong,
Nanyang, Bukit Gombak and Chua Chu Kang. Hong Kah GRC, Chua Chu
Kang SMC
Hougang Town Council
Hougang Town Council was formed on 5 July 1990 under the Town
Councils Act 1988. Its primary function is to control, manage,
maintain and improve the common property of Hougang Estate.
However, its scope of work only covers HDB estates. Hougang SMC
Jalan Besar Town Council
Jalan Besar Town is made up of Jalan Besar, Kolam Ayer, Whampoa,
Kampong Glam and Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng. Jalan Besar GRC.
Jurong Town Council
Jurong Town Council was formed on 13 November 2001. Covering
estates within Jurong GRC and Bukit Timah SMC, ,Jurong Town
Council is geared up to improve the quality of life of residents
in these estates. There are about 64,000 housing, shop and
office units under our management.
Marine Parade Town Council
Marine Parade Town is made up of Braddell Heights, Geylang Serai,
Kampong Ubi, MacPherson, Marine Parade, Mountbatten and
Serangoon.
A total population of 250,000 people reside in this 39km˛ area
which stretches from the East to the North. Marine Parade GRC,
Macpherson SMC
Pasir Ris Punggol Town Council
Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council now manages all the blocks in
Pasir Ris and Punggol 21, and part of Sengkang(Blks 100-200
series) and Hougang(Blk 435-458, 534-580, 909-915, 950-976). The
new town comprises of about 70,000 HDB households. Pasir Ris -
Punggol GRC
Potong Pasir Town Council
To provide the HDB residents in the Potong Pasir with premier
estate management services. Potong Pasir SMC
Sembawang Town Council
The function of the Town Council is to control, maintain and
improve the common properties of the Housing Development Board's
residential flats, wet markets, cooked food centres and
commercial properties within the Town. Sembawang GRC, Nee Soon
East SMC, Nee Soon Central SMC
Tampines Town Council
Tampines Town Council manages, maintains and carry out
improvement projects at the common properties of 55,652 HDB
residential flats and commercial properties within Tampines
Town. Tampines GRC
Tanjong Pagar Town Council
The mission of the town council is to provide high quality
physical living environment for HDB residents in Tanjong Pagar
Town - Moulmein, Tanglin-Cairnhill, Queenstown, Tiong Bahru,
Radin Mas, Tanjong Pagar. Tanjong Pagar GRC
West Coast - Ayer Rajah Town Council
The Town Council takes over the management and maintenance of
the common property and open spaces of the HDB flats,
market/food centres and shops comprised in the estate under West
Coast GRC and Ayer Rajah SMC. The six divisions within the West
Coast - Ayer Rajah Town comprise:
Ayer Rajah, Boon Lay, Clementi, Pioneer, Telok Blangah, West
Coast
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Death Services
Death registration, arranging funeral, post death matters,
application for Burial, Cremation or Columbarium Nichee....
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NTUC Income Home Services
NTUC Income Home Services provides a one-stop hassle-free solution
to all home problems: plumber, a person to run errand, tutor,
locksmith, pc support, house cleaning, etc..
Singapore Plumbing Society
Singapore Plumbing Society (SPS) operates a free referral service - SPS Home Plumbing
- Service for the general public. SPS has maintained a registry of SPS Regisered plumbers
in response to widespread concern over overcharging, shoddy work, and the appalling health
risks presented by the standards of plumbing by unqualified plumbers. Anyone who needs to engage a qualified plumber can
call SPS office (Tel: 62949252 Fax: 62956166). Approx service rates of common household
plumbing services is also listed.
Spalling Concrete Repair Contractors
HDB has introduced a registration scheme for spalling concrete repair contractors. Spalling
concrete repair contractor who met certain requirements are listed. The List of Spalling
Concrete Repair Contractors serves as a guide for residents who need help to engage a
contractor. It is not meant to be exhaustive or an endorsement of the contractor’s performance.
Flat owners may also wish to consult other sources.
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Listing of HDB Registered Renovation Contractors
The HDB Registered Renovation Contractors' Scheme (RRCS)
was introduced to regulate the activities of renovation
contractors when they carry out renovation works in HDB flats.
This is to ensure the structural integrity of HDB buildings,
minimal unsightly alteration to the form of HDB buildings and
safety of the living environment. HDB Registered Renovation
Contractors (RRCs) are required to observe and comply with
the terms and conditions governing the HDB RRCs Scheme.
HDB will take appropriate action against HDB RRCs who have
infringed the terms of the registration scheme.
Renovation and Decoration Advisory Centre
The Renovation and Decoration Advisory Centre (RADAC) was set up in 1986 as a watchdog non-profit voluntary consumer-based body to provide greater controls in the renovation and decoration industry.
List of Windows Contractors
From 1 October 2004, the Windows legislation state that Any person
who wishes to install/repair windows must engage an approved
window contractor to undertake the work ii) Aluminium rivets
fitted on the geometry stays (commonly known as friction stays)
of casement windows in residential buildings (including service a
partment buildings) must be replaced with those made of stainless
steel (of type 304). The owners of the individual residential unit
are responsible to engage approved window contractors to undertake
the retrofitting work. Windows in detached house, semi-detached house,
terrace house or linked house, which are not comprised in any strata
title plan, and windows located on the lowest level of any buildings
are exempted from the order.
BCA Approved Window Contractors listed with HDB
HDB Flat owners should engage a BCA approved window contractor listed
with HDB to replace the aluminium rivets on their windows. HDB has a
list of BCA approved window contractors who can carry out proper
window inspection/installation/repair works.
Installation of Air-con Units
The legislation fo air-con support ws introduced in September 1999
to prevent air-conditioning units from falling off buildings.
The legislation requires existing window air-conditioning units
that are mounted to a timber frame around a wall or window opening
to be retrofitted with a stainless steel bracket. Owners must engage
a trained worker to carry out the retrofitting works. The legislation
is applicable if the window air-conditioning unit is installed on the
exterior of a building or projecting over a common area or public space,
where there is a risk of injury to anyone who might be beneath the unit
if it should fall off....
List of Licensed Electrical Workers
All electrical work must be undertaken or carried out by a licensed electrical worker. Such electrical work includes new wiring, rewiring and extensions which have to be tested before the supply is turned on. When consumer..
Household Shelters
The Household Shelter (HS) is part of the Civil Defence Shelter Programme,
which part of the government's plan to build up our Civil Defence
preparedness under the umbrella of Total Defence. The long-term goal
of the shelter programme is for every resident in Singapore to be
protected by a purpose-built shelter berth. Any repair or alternation
or renovation works, which are likely to weaken or damage any structural
elements of the HS or NS, are not permitted. Permitted and not permitted
works of the HS is also listed.
Request for Copy of Plans on Building Information
Only property owners of a private property, their authorised agents
(with the proof of authorised letter from the owner), Chairman of MCST
of condominium housing and any trustee of religious organisation or
society can apply for a copy of the building plans.
Works to home and buildings not requiring approval (BCA)
Owners of private properties are often unsure about the need to get
approval from the BCA for alterations or additions to their properties.
Some may not be awre of may have been misinformed by others about
matters relating to building work permits. BCA has published a
booklet of simple guidelines on the need to submit plans for approval.
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Singapore Furniture Association (SFA)
Established in 1926, the Singapore Chinese Furniture Board was founded
by a group of local furniture businessmen with the foresight to promote
unity and co-operation among furniture retailers for the good of the industry.
In 1946 and 1977, the Board underwent two name changes before adopting
its final name, the Singapore Furniture Association (SFA). SFA is a
not-for-profit representative body of the local furniture and furnishings
industry which promotes the development and growth; and providing an
effective platform for co-operation and collaboration amongst member
firms both locally and internationally.
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General Information on Employing Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs)
MOM has introduced the following measures to raise the quality
of FDWs and their employers. Issues include: minimum age and education
requirements for new FDWs, entry test, courses for FDW, employers who
change FDWs frequently...
List of Licensed Employment Agencies of foreign manpower
MOM has mainatained a list of licensed employment agencies in Singapore.
Explanatory notes for the EA Directory: i) The demerit points system was
introduced on 1 Feb 06. Demerit points are issued to EAs when the EA
infringes the EA Act, Rules or Licensing Conditions. EAs which accumulate
12 or more demerit points within a one-year licensing period will have their
licence revoked or be barred from licence renewal. All EAs will start with
a clean slate from 1 Feb 06 onwards. Thereafter, any demerit points accumulated
will be refreshed upon licence renewal. ii) The accreditation scheme is
applicable only to EAs placing foreign domestic workers (FDW).
Basic Requirements for Employing a Foreign Domestic Worker
1) A foreigner who is on social visit such as on holiday or short term
visit to Singapore is not allowed to apply for a Work Permit. 2)A foreign
domestic worker must be 23 years old or above and below 50 years old (
applicable to first-time foreign domestic workers in Singapore)......
Other Measures to Protect Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs)
Measures such as Work Permit conditions, Employment of Foreign Workers Act (EFWA),
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) for FDWs, Penal Code.
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