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A new outlook for teachers
With the newly launched Teacher Work Attachment scheme, teachers can experience working life in other public agencies as well as multinational corporations. Besides the

Ministry of Education, the Building and Construction Authority also encourages its staff to broaden their horizons and gain new perspectives. Find out how work attachments have benefited their public officers in this story.

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Exploding egg gives birth to microwave oven
A scientist’s curiosity and keen observation led to the invention
of the microwave oven. You can learn a useful lesson from this
true story.

Inaugural SPFIS Learning Festival
When people are treated as the most valuable assets in an organisation, they are encouraged to learn and grow. This is why the Police Intelligence Department organised a mega learning festival that lasted over two months.

e-Polling is coming your way
Find out how public agencies can ride on a new consultation channel to easily gather and analyse feedback from the public.

Screening for breast cancer starts with you
It is critical for women to conduct monthly breast self-examinations and to go for regular mammography. Find out why in this story.

SAF Smoking Cessation Programme
The Singapore Armed Forces spares no effort in helping servicemen to kick the habit
of smoking.

Animals is her pet topic
Sherry Nee is not an animal doctor, but she certainly knows a lot about cats, dogs, fish, hamsters and guinea pigs.
Get to know this officer from
the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority.

A kickboxing librarian
If you think librarians are a boring lot, you have to meet Mr Gene Tan. He’s a radical public officer who innovates with passion
and style!
Full Story

How MINDEF saves $100 million every year
The Ministry of Defence is earnest about optimising resources and minimising wastage. Check out
some of its successful projects here.
Full Story

Transforming Quality Circles in CGH
By relaxing the requirements for its Quality Circles, Changi General Hospital is able to galvanise more staff to innovate. Learn about two great innovations — envelope bedsheets and safety bracket protectors for patient trolleys.
Full Story

Navy WIT’s brainwave
An ingenious innovation helps divers to easily and safely recover underwater targets after naval exercises.
Full Story

This month's quiz plus the
answers and winners for the March 2004 quiz.
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