📢 The Weekly Wrap – 9 January 2026

1) Caring for elderly parents? 🧓❤️
From financial grants to care services, check out various schemes to help you better support your loved ones.

🔗 Find out more: https://go.gov.sg/caregivers-playlist


2) Is that SMS really from the Government? 🚨⚠️
If you’re redeeming your CDC Vouchers and other SG Budget benefits, watch out for fake messages and avoid scam links!

☎️ Not sure if it’s legit? Call the ScamShield Helpline (1799)

📢 The Weekly Wrap – 16 January 2026

1) Serving Singaporeans better through enhanced data sharing 💻
The Public Sector (Governance) Act (PSGA) (Amendment) Bill enables public agencies to share data with external partners to better serve Singaporeans.

Agencies must first ensure 3️⃣ safeguards are met:
1. There is a legitimate purpose for data-sharing with external partners
2. Obtain Ministerial authorisation before sharing data
3. External partners must have data protection measures

📎 Learn more: go.gov.sg/tww-psga

2) ‘One Patient, One Health Summary, One Care Journey’ 👨‍⚕️
The Health Information Bill requires all healthcare providers to share key patient information with the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR) system for better coordinated care and lower costs. NEHR access is for patient care needs only:

1.⁠ ⁠Only healthcare providers can access NEHR
2.⁠ ⁠Doctors can “break-glass” for medical emergencies only
3.⁠ ⁠Accessing NEHR for employment or insurance is strictly prohibited

📎 Learn more: go.gov.sg/tww-hib

3) Final shout-out to experience Light to Night Singapore! ✨
#ICYMI Light to Night Singapore is back in its 10th edition to illuminate the Civic District!

🗓️ 9-31 Jan 2026 (final two weeks!)
📌 Various locations in National Gallery Singapore and the Civic District

📢 The Weekly Wrap – 23 January 2026

1) Fresh grads? Start your career journey at Career XP 2026.
💼 Meet hiring employers, get career guidance, join industry talks and build your network.

📅 23-25 Jan 2026 | 🕐 11AM - 9PM | 📍 Suntec City Level 1 Atrium

🔗 Level up now: https://go.gov.sg/tww-careerxp

2) Singapore Art Week is here 🎨
Explore an array of exhibitions and special programmes such as Art Night @ Tanjong Pagar (23 Jan) and Gather at Gillman (now till 31 Jan).

🔗 Explore SAW: https://go.gov.sg/tww-saw

3) Cheer On Team Singapore 🇸🇬
Our TeamSG athletes are giving their all at ASEAN Para Games 2026 in Thailand. Your cheers = their strength❤️

🔗 Send your cheer: https://go.gov.sg/tww-aseanparagames26

Watch where you're clicking while e-shopping for Chinese New Year festive goods🧧- scammers could be out there ready to "phish" you!

📢 The Weekly Wrap – 30 January 2026

1) Know someone who is at risk of radicalisation?
Play your part to address the growing concerns of youth/self-radicalisation. Detect and report such persons to protect your loved ones and fellow Singaporeans.
 
➡️ Spot the warning signs: www.sgsecure.gov.sg/terror-threat
☎️ Call ISD Counter-Terrorism Hotline: 1800-2626-473


2) Shop smart, stay vigilant this Chinese New Year
Do not simply click on unknown links – scammers may try to “phish” you amid your festive shopping! 
 
🔗 Guard yourself from online scams: go.gov.sg/cny-scams-advisory


3) Explore Singapore’s aviation future at T5 In the Making
Experience the immersive exhibition and discover the innovations shaping Changi Airport’s upcoming Terminal 5 (T5).

📍Changi Airport, Terminal 3, Level 1, Arrival Hall
🗓️ Now till March 2026

👉 Book your free tickets: go.gov.sg/t5-in-the-making

Exercise SG Ready will be held from 1–15 Feb 2026 to help Singaporeans stay prepared for crises and disruptions. Key activities include simulated power and digital connectivity disruptions such as:

• Power outages in buildings
• Temporary suspension of e-Services
 
📢 On 1 Feb 2026 at 3pm, the Public Warning System (PWS) “Important Message” signal will sound to mark the start of Exercise SG Ready. When you hear the PWS signal, tune in to any local radio station or free-to-air TV channel to listen or watch the Total Defence Message.
 
🎬 Watch the scenario video to see how to respond: go.gov.sg/sgreadyvideo
 
🔗 More info: go.gov.sg/exercisesgready

[Sent by gov.sg – 1 Feb 2026]

Exercise SG Ready 2026: PWS Siren Sounding & Total Defence Message Broadcast on 1 Feb

The Public Warning System (PWS) siren sounded at 3pm today to mark the launch of Exercise SG Ready 2026.

Watch or listen to the Total Defence message aired on local radio stations and free-to-air TV channels here:
👉 go.gov.sg/tdmessage2026

Are you ready for disruptions?
What should we do when disruptions such as prolonged power outages or degraded digital connectivity happen?

📋 PLAN for disruptions
🎒 PREPARE to respond
🤝 PLAY YOUR PART to keep Singapore strong

🎬 Watch the scenario video to see how to respond: go.gov.sg/sgreadyvideo

🔗 More info: go.gov.sg/exercisesgready

#ParliamentRoundUp The Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) will start from 1 April 2026 to boost our recycling efforts, reduce waste, and better protect our environment. Here’s what you need to know ⬆️

Learn more about the BCRS at go.gov.sg/bcrs-feb26

📢 The Weekly Wrap – 6 February 2026

1) Driving growth and creating good jobs

The Economic Strategy Review proposes 7 key moves to ensure economic growth translates into better jobs, new opportunities and a workforce ready for what’s next.

🔗 Find out more: go.gov.sg/sert-esr

2) #ICYMI Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) starts from 1 Apr 2026

Customers will pay a 10-cent refundable deposit for pre-packaged drinks with plastic and metal containers. This deposit will be refunded to your EZ-Link cards when you return them to the Reverse Vending Machines islandwide.

🔗 5 things to know about BCRS: go.gov.sg/bcrs-tww

3) #ParliamentRoundup Responsible use of NRIC numbers

Your NRIC number, whether in full or part, should not be used for authentication or as passwords.

🔗 Learn how it should be used responsibly here: go.gov.sg/nric-tww-feb