[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

Due to a rise in the number of measles cases globally and in Singapore, the Government is stepping up precautionary public health measures. Check out what these measures are 🔽

If you are:
✅ Feeling stuck at work, or ready to explore new opportunities
✅ Looking to build skills that stay relevant for the future
✅ Growing a business and need the right support to scale

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Participating employers include Microsoft, ServiceNow, Snowflake, PwC Singapore, NCS, GE Aerospace, SATS, SIA Engineering Company, ST Logistics and more.

👉🏻 Visit go.gov.sg/ntuccareerfestival2026 for more info!