Maid levy: Down from RM754 to RM550

Childcare subsidy: Up to maximum of Rm880

The Singapore Government unveiled a S$300 million (RM669 million) additional annual package to encour age couples to have more children and reverse an alarming fall in the birth rate.

The package, which improves on existing incentives, including tax relief, an extra month of maternity leave on top of the current two months, and lower levies for the right to employ a foreign maid to look after children

From Aug 1,couples with a child aged below 12 will pay a levy of only S$250 a month to the government if they employ a foreign maid compared to the standard S$345.

Enhancing the Competencies of Women Leaders On behalf of my mum and my stepfather and two brothers and myself, we thank you (STU) for taking the time and effort to render us your professional assistance and support in processing Hamimah's STU's insurance claim.Hence, we (my family and I highly appreciate your kind gesture in processing our insurance claim from STU. We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and support in our time of need and grief. Every insurance claim received by us from Hamimah's insurance policies, including the one which we are receiving from Singapore Teachers' Union, is blessing from the Almighty God. Best Regards, Hairani binte Hassan (sister to Hamimah).