Grace Fu said : "We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behavior to take root here,"

rappler Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:21:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behaviour to take root here,"

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, May 11, 2021 5:10:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behavior to take root here,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:57:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "For the recent incidents at education institutions, investigations suggest that poor housekeeping practices in schools and lapses in cleaning including within schools’ in-house kitchens could have contributed to the (gastroenteritis) outbreaks,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:43:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Despite only being four months into the year, this is reaching the level of 2019, when 18 out of 33 gastroenteritis incidents in education institutions occurred in pre-schools,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:43:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : "The use of all-purpose cleaners instead of disinfectants such as diluted household bleach will not be able to effectively clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:43:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "It is a collective effort to combat (gastroenteritis) outbreaks in our education institutions. Education institutions must play their part to keep their students safe by up-keeping high standards of environmental and personal hygiene, and food safety at all times," "Parents and caregivers should also keep their sick children at home until they recover, so as to facilitate a healthy and safe environment for all students"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:43:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behaviour to take root here,”

wsau Tuesday, May 11, 2021 8:58:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behaviour to take root here,"

trust Tuesday, May 11, 2021 7:43:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “recent floodings have shown the effects of climate change in Singapore”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 11, 2021 3:00:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Our current approach is to persuade her to work with our waste collection contractor to collect and store the boxes at the bin centre, instead of the corridor, which will enable her to earn some remuneration at the same time," "While Madam Sallemah's actions have certainly caused some inconvenience to fellow residents, I hope all of us will view this matter with tolerance and compassion, and support our efforts in extending a helping hand to the vulnerable groups in our community"

AsiaOne Monday, April 26, 2021 7:37:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This shows our determination to improving our water infrastructure, increasing our climate resilience, and also making us more resilient in a changing world,"

AsiaOne Tuesday, April 20, 2021 4:29:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This shows our determination to improving our water infrastructure, increasing our climate resilience, and also making us more resilient in a changing world,"

straitstimesSG Monday, April 19, 2021 3:01:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The recent floodings have shown the effects of climate change in Singapore. We are getting a lot more intense rainfall, one of the highest in the last 40 years,"

channelnewsasia Monday, April 19, 2021 2:53:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The success of our efforts will bring about both environmental and economic benefits as we strengthen our resource resilience, develop our local recycling capabilities and turn trash into treasure,"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4:37:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The Government will continue to monitor the development of cryptocurrencies and the risks they pose"

channelnewsasia Sunday, March 21, 2021 2:10:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : “Climate change has caused more intense rainfall, and more serious and frequent flooding … It is important to develop a comprehensive and coordinated understanding of Singapore’s level of flood resilience,” “To holistically manage both inland and coastal flood risks, PUB will be developing the Coastal-Inland Flood Model this year. This computational model will simulate flood risk events and evaluate effectiveness of coastal infrastructure designs against different climatic scenarios. This will equip PUB with capabilities to plan and implement adaptation measures”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:18:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The public service will lead on sustainability as part of the GreenGov.SG initiative which DPM (Heng Swee Keat) announced in his Budget Speech. We will have four shifts,” “First, we will set more ambitious goals for the public service, including a carbon target for the first time. We aim to peak the public sector’s emissions around 2025, ahead of the national target of around 2030”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:34:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “One key tool is in green procurement. As a major consumer of goods and services, the public sector can and will influence the industry towards sustainable business choices and practices by incorporating more sustainability requirements in our procurement framework,”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:34:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "With this expanded scope, the public sector will take on a greater responsibility to enhance the sustainability of our operations,"

straitstimesSG Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:54:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "As a major consumer of goods and services, the public sector can and will influence the industry towards sustainable business choices and practices by incorporating more sustainability requirements in our procurement framework,"

straitstimesSG Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:54:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The co-digestion of food waste and used water sludge generates additional biogas, providing more electricity for Changi Water Reclamation Plant," "Co-location also reduces the carbon footprint, as food waste collected in the east can be sent to Changi, instead of to Tuas Nexus in the west"

straitstimesSG Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:54:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “An important element in (the plan) is how the public service will use its resources, use its collective influence to bring about sustainability,”

channelnewsasia Sunday, February 28, 2021 1:46:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “When we're looking at transformation of the industry, the sustainability angle should come in, so that we can leapfrog and get our industries ready for a much more low-carbon economy,”

channelnewsasia Sunday, February 28, 2021 1:46:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Businesses play an important role in Singapore sustainability journey," "Hence, we will introduce an enterprise sustainability programme to help enterprises, especially SMEs, to grow their capabilities to adopt sustainable practices, solutions and standards, enhance their resource efficiency and capture new business opportunities and sustainability"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, February 10, 2021 5:43:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "I urge town councils to apply for the TIP to upgrade the hawker centre toilets and rescind smoking corners at the same time," "So that patrons can enjoy a pleasant dining environment at hawker centres"

AsiaOne Tuesday, January 5, 2021 11:27:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : "And such efforts may still be futile if the smoker hides behind a pillar, frosted glass windows or curtains to avoid detection... "

AsiaOne Tuesday, January 5, 2021 11:27:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "I urge town councils to apply for the TIP to upgrade the hawker centre toilets and rescind smoking corners at the same time," "So that patrons can enjoy a pleasant dining environment at hawker centres"

straitstimesSG Tuesday, January 5, 2021 7:44:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : "And such efforts may still be futile if the smoker hides behind a pillar, frosted glass windows or curtains to avoid detection... "

straitstimesSG Tuesday, January 5, 2021 7:44:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "I urge town councils to apply for the TIP to upgrade the hawker centre toilets and rescind smoking corners at the same time," "So that patrons can enjoy a pleasant dining environment at hawker centres"

straitstimesSG Monday, January 4, 2021 8:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : "And such efforts may still be futile if the smoker hides behind a pillar, frosted glass windows or curtains to avoid detection," "In contrast, a complainant would more easily pinpoint the location and capture evidence of a nude person exposing himself or herself to public view, to assist with investigation"

straitstimesSG Monday, January 4, 2021 8:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The bulk of our beach litter is marine debris brought in by natural tidal conditions. The most common debris are styrofoam, film and hard plastic fragments. "

straitstimesSG Monday, January 4, 2021 6:44:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Despite these challenging circumstances, our frontline environmental services heroes stepped up to the challenge and continued to keep our environment clean and maintain high standards of public hygiene,"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, December 23, 2020 1:18:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Over the next two years, Singapore and China will co-operate at regional and international platforms such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and also the discussions about the Belt and Road International Green Development,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, December 8, 2020 12:37:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "For example, if I want to build a school, university, (or make) any major capital investments, I think public service would want to think about its carbon footprint, its energy efficiency, its water efficiency, its waste recycling facilities, for example,"

straitstimesSG Monday, November 30, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "In the past, we always talked about the need to diversify sources. But what if we have shortages from all sources?"

straitstimesSG Monday, November 30, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We had a momentary panic. And that sort of alluded to us the possibility of a global shortage," "Similarly, with climate change and extreme weather, it is conceivable... that we may have a shortage on the global scale if we don't do anything now to arrest that climate change,"

straitstimesSG Monday, November 30, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "So in this process we're going to need a lot of materials,"

straitstimesSG Monday, November 30, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The Fund will cover projects in a broad range of areas, from farming and food production to climate change mitigation and resilience, resource efficiency and recycling, and conservation of diversity"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, November 25, 2020 5:01:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We will help, we will not dictate, we will not say that you have to use a high-tech way or other,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3:30:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We want to be that position, that where Singapore is concerned, we continue to be a good place to do business but in a sustainable manner,"

channelnewsasia Friday, November 20, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : "We hope that with that guidelines, more public agencies will be thinking about sustainability, will be really imbibing this sense of sustainability into their work, into the way that they procure, into the way that they build new infrastructure,"

channelnewsasia Friday, November 20, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "You can see this as job loss, you can see this as a transformation that will create a new business for us. And we hope that it will be the latter," "What are the conditions? First of all, I think we have to continue to be pro-business, but in a light carbon way. Shell knows that this is coming. Those oil majors know that this is coming because they are also leading the way towards a lower carbon economy. So they have to find sustainable business models. And they need to make that change"

channelnewsasia Friday, November 20, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "These new ventures will accelerate the zero-carbon transition, boost employment in a critical and growing segment and establish Singapore as a hub for sustainability innovation in the region,"

straitstimesSG Tuesday, October 27, 2020 4:47:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Fighting climate change and making the transition towards a greener economy will require a concerted whole-of-nation effort by industries, individuals and the Government"

straitstimesSG Tuesday, October 27, 2020 4:47:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : "The Government will continue to support energy efficiency efforts, through grants such as EDB’s (Economic Development Board) Resource Efficiency Grant for Energy, and the National Environment Agency’s Energy Efficiency Fund. To date, (more than) S$100 million have been committed to help local manufacturers in their energy efficiency projects,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This is a prime period for companies and policymakers to leverage opportunities in harnessing clean energy and improving energy efficiency, as we push for a green recovery post-COVID-19," "Fighting climate change and making the transition towards a greener economy will require a concerted whole-of-nation effort by industries, individuals and the Government. While promising progress has been made thus far, we must continue to push the frontiers of sustainability"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Climate change is an existential challenge for Singapore, which requires a whole-of-nation response, and efforts by all sectors to reduce emissions"

business-times Thursday, October 8, 2020 11:44:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “by clarifying lines of accountability for maintaining clean premises, and setting clear standards expected of premises owners”

themalaymailonline Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:02:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “While the Government will continue to support the enhancement of public toilet infrastructure and the training and uplifting of the environmental services sector, premises operators must step up and co-own efforts by ensuring the provision of amenities and regular maintenance of sanitary fittings,” “Toilet users should also use the facilities responsibly and help keep toilets clean. Let us work collectively to keep Singapore clean and safe”

channelnewsasia Friday, October 2, 2020 2:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This mark will be important to businesses, such as hotels and restaurants, who want to get their customers back by assuring them of the measures taken to safeguard their health,"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "They are our essential workers and front-line heroes. They have worked hard, particularly during this pandemic, to keep our public spaces clean, sanitised and litter-free"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The errant actions of a few can jeopardise our collective efforts to keep our communities safe from COVID-19,"

channelnewsasia Thursday, September 17, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “COVID-19 remains a grave threat, and breaching of the SMMs constitutes a serious offence. I urge F&B operators and patrons to observe the measures for our collective safety”

themalaymailonline Tuesday, September 15, 2020 3:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu wrote : “Covid-19 remains a grave threat, and the breaching of safe management measures constitutes a serious offence,” “We must do what we can to contain the spread of the virus, safeguard public health and livelihoods, and help Singapore to return to a Covid-safe world”

themalaymailonline Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:12:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This will allow us to look at the standards of hygiene that we have," "We intend to raise (these) standards, particularly in areas where we have more vulnerable users. So we're looking at possibly childcare centres, eldercare facilities … we hope to get something done quite soon"

channelnewsasia Friday, August 21, 2020 3:49:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We should look after their interests and their health, because for them to come across soiled tissues and used masks at the hawker centre - it's really not fair to them, that's not a job hazard that they have bargained for," "So I think we would like our users to be more considerate, to be kinder to the cleaners and to exercise individual responsibility to keep the place clean"

channelnewsasia Friday, August 21, 2020 3:49:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The next three months or six months, it's really about getting Singapore cleaner,"

channelnewsasia Friday, August 21, 2020 3:49:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Very often this decision is not taken because the benefits do not accrue to the person that’s bearing the cost,” “As policymakers, we have to look at opportunities like these that make sense. We want to make decisions that capture the externalities with good numbers”

eco-business Friday, August 21, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Remember that community vigilance is our first line of defence. We are responsible for our own health, and the safety of our loved ones"

AsiaOne Thursday, August 20, 2020 1:47:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Climate action: Emerging stronger from a crisis"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "I think this is a very exciting area. I came into this ministry not knowing how exciting this area is,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "There's actually areas of gaps. And when you notice there's gaps, you know that you need to fill the gaps, and I think that's exactly where we think that this is a new sector where jobs are going to grow - and good jobs as well,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Just start at the very level about climate change - we need climate scientists, we need people who understand engineering, who understand drainage, who understand how to protect our shoreline," "Look at waste - we need people to tell us how to extract valuable waste as much as possible out of our waste streams, whether it's food, whether it's metal, whether it's paper, whether it's plastic,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “does not give us a lot of value out of the plastic waste”

themalaymailonline Thursday, August 13, 2020 4:00:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Indeed, we are consistent - in that we are pragmatic (and) trustworthy. We do what we say, and we will only say what we will do,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:12:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “These common values form the basis of what we do and what we say. It is important to examine the values of the candidates, for the values will guide actions,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:12:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “unique and interesting backgrounds, views and personalities” “Our diversity will ensure that your views are heard, understood, and presented in policymaking,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:12:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu wrote : "I am heartened by the words of encouragement from so many of you, and I promise to do my utmost to ensure that Yuhua continues to progress. "

AsiaOne Saturday, July 4, 2020 3:28:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “I have been serving you for the past 14 years but I’m not taking anything for granted. I take this election very seriously and contest for every one of your votes because you the voters of Yuhua deserve a good contest,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:07:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "was about as far as we can go under the law today" "But it is entirely conceivable that exigencies may make it unsafe or even impossible for us to meet at one place,"

straitstimesSG Saturday, May 9, 2020 11:57:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This physical separation will enhance the survivability of Parliament as an institution," "In the context of the Covid-19 situation, separating Members into cohorts and limiting the physical contact between these cohorts allows us to cut down the chance of infection spreading to all the MPs... if one cohort is infected, other cohorts can still carry on"

straitstimesSG Saturday, May 9, 2020 11:57:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “This physical separation will enhance the survivability of Parliament as an institution,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “If the need arises, for instance, if there is widespread local transmission of COVID-19, we can immediately implement the necessary arrangements,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu noted : “Many more Singaporeans have downloaded the [OneService] App. We witnessed a multi-fold increase over the long weekend,”

AsiaOne Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:22:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : "Through this experience of exploring our history as a cohort, we hope our students will form shared memories together, and learn important values such as self-determination and helping one another during difficult times," "These initiatives will make learning more meaningful and come alive for students, as they go through the Character and Citizenship Education syllabus, and subjects such as Social Studies in primary school and History in secondary school"

channelnewsasia Friday, March 6, 2020 8:13:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Routine feedback submitted through the OneService app will be routed directly to agencies’ contractors for speedier resolution,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2:13:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We are improving accessibility to services, by bringing our mainstay reporting function to where residents are,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2:13:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Such attacks can easily incite hatred and conflict, and sow animosity between the different faiths and races,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, January 14, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The gazette of the Singapore River Bridges gives them the highest level of protection under our laws. This enables the Government to preserve these magnificent structures so that future generations of Singaporeans will also be able to understand and appreciate our heritage,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, October 15, 2019 12:11:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This part is still being finalised... We will still discuss, and in order not to compromise the position, I would not say how it would go one way or another"

AsiaOne Monday, August 5, 2019 1:25:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Integrating locals and newcomers in our society is an ongoing journey and is part of our evolution as a young nation,"

AsiaOne Saturday, August 3, 2019 11:14:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We value your input and we invite you to participate in choreographing this journey for new members to our Singapore family,"

AsiaOne Saturday, August 3, 2019 11:14:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The fund aims to support more ground-up initiatives; whether you are a volunteer group or a group of basketball players who want to extend the sport to at-risk youths. If you want to start something and don't know how to do that, to provide some basic amenities and facilities, the fund is there to support,”

channelnewsasia Thursday, August 1, 2019 1:41:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Frequent posting of extreme views, if left unchecked, will normalise such views and, over time, make them mainstream. Singaporeans must hence be discerning about messages that propagate prejudice relating to race and religion and take a stand against such hatred and prejudices,"

straitstimesSG Saturday, March 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : “Users will be able to search for event listings according to individual preferences, using key words such as ‘nearby’, ‘weekend’ or ‘family-friendly’, as well as interact with a chatbot for event and content recommendations,”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 14, 2019 12:35:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We urge religious organisations to come on board, as we work hand in hand to ensure Singapore remains safe and united in the face of any future crisis,"

channelnewsasia Friday, March 8, 2019 3:43:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : “Users will be able to search for event listings according to individual preferences, using key words such as ‘nearby’, ‘weekend’ or ‘family-friendly’, as well as interact with a chatbot for event and content recommendations,”

channelnewsasia Friday, March 8, 2019 3:43:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We recognise that new and improved facilities are required to cater to the growing needs of residents and towns,"

channelnewsasia Friday, March 8, 2019 3:43:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We want to ensure access and opportunities for all Singaporeans to live an active and healthy life," "Our sports facilities are key to this – they are important community spaces where Singaporeans can meet, play and connect with each other"

channelnewsasia Friday, March 8, 2019 3:43:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “In total, we have awarded S$5.2 million for six projects, and expect about five times that in productivity gains,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, March 6, 2019 3:13:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Combating online falsehoods is something we want to equip our community leaders to have the ability to first detect, identify and then have a response," "It has to be very timely and effective and that's something that you cannot build only when something happens. You have to build it before any incident happens"

channelnewsasia Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:30:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “On the surface, it’s a cleanliness issue, but sometimes it’s because (of) persistent littering. It could be someone trying to feed pigeons from a few storeys (above-ground, causing) high-rise littering... But in the longer run, we’re looking at data to inform us better about the root cause of such cases... and then we have to go in and solve such complex cases (though methods including) enforcement,”

todayonline Thursday, October 26, 2017 7:58:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Building greater awareness is the first step towards building engaged and active communities,”

todayonline Thursday, October 26, 2017 7:58:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “You underscore the point that good municipal service delivery is not just about making sure the hardware is working. It’s also about building 'heartware' – understanding the needs of the local community, and exercising care and concern in meet these needs,”

channelnewsasia Thursday, October 26, 2017 8:14:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “I was there to join some of you in Kuala Lumpur…the journey wasn’t easy, but to see you flying the Singapore flag high really brought chills to my spine,” “I was very moved to see all of you, whether veteran or debutant, doing your best there”

todayonline Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:59:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : “I may be very interested in Zumba, but Zumba for a 20-year-old and Zumba for a 50-year-old may be quite different… And even if you are 50, there are the 50-year-olds who are very active, and the not so active, so (we hope the club can) find something suitable for you, taking into your consideration your physical need and your current level of activity”

todayonline Sunday, October 1, 2017 6:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The project did not meet the funding requirements mutually agreed upon as the content in the book deviated from the original proposal”

todayonline Tuesday, August 1, 2017 5:48:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The (new) programmes will cater to different competency levels and provide young adults with both recreational and competitive opportunities to remain active in sports even after leaving the school system,”

todayonline Friday, March 10, 2017 2:09:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “speaks to the scale of the challenges we face and the dedication of the Members”

todayonline Friday, March 10, 2017 2:09:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “But the Government does not have all the answers, and we cannot steer this ship alone ... If we all have that ‘heart’, that desire to forge a better future for all Singaporeans, we can build a stronger, a big-hearted Singapore,”

todayonline Friday, March 10, 2017 2:09:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We hope that this top-up will encourage more philanthropy to the sector, and provide Singaporeans another avenue to support a cause they care about”

todayonline Thursday, March 9, 2017 6:53:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “They offer quality programmes at very low cost for young children. They also bring families and neighbours from all backgrounds together,” “The programmes will cater to different competency levels and provide young adults with both recreational and competitive opportunities to remain active in sports even after leaving the school system”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 9, 2017 6:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We meet apex leaders from major religious and ethnic groups regularly to discuss racial and religious issues at a national platform,” “All religious organisations should be plugged into the SGSecure movement, so that they are well-informed and can count on one another for help when the need arises”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 9, 2017 6:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “small sampan sailing in a big ocean”

todayonline Friday, February 17, 2017 11:17:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "They can devote their time and energy to train, knowing that their career and educational aspirations are being supported,"

channelnewsasia Friday, February 17, 2017 7:00:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “All of you have shown us what it means to be a champion — to overcome your personal challenges and pursue your dreams, to be counted among the world’s best, and to fly the Singapore flag high at the world’s biggest stage for para-sports,”

todayonline Wednesday, December 14, 2016 8:28:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Our Paralympians, with their incredible feats in Rio, have uplifted the nation,”

todayonline Monday, November 7, 2016 9:12:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Our Paralympians, with their incredible feats in Rio, have uplifted the nation. Adding to an already impressive haul of 1 Gold, 2 Silvers and 3 Bronzes from past Games, our Paralympians brought home another 2 Gold and 1 Bronze medal"

todayonline Monday, November 7, 2016 10:56:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said ( about Team ) : "These were unforgettable moments as the Singapore flag was hoisted and the Majulah Singapura was played in the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio. Pin Xiu now has three Paralympic Golds, making her the most decorated Team Singapore athlete at the Olympics and Paralympics. Despite her achievements, she is always humble, grounded and appreciative of the support from her friends and family"

todayonline Monday, November 7, 2016 10:56:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added ( about Theresa Goh ) : "To us all, Theresa is a symbol of commitment, resolve and dedication. To all our aspiring athletes, she is a perfect role model. To Singaporeans, she represents the sporting hero that we all look up to"

todayonline Monday, November 7, 2016 10:56:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Increasingly we need to think about a formula like this because a town actually changes, and the profile (of residents) changes," "30 years later, there are different needs, and every decade, the needs change"

channelnewsasia Sunday, October 23, 2016 1:42:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Instead of focusing on post-podium rewards, we believe our role is to support our athletes up front in their journey to the podium. "

AsiaOne Tuesday, October 11, 2016 4:49:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu noted : "SportSG would not be able to help as many aspiring athletes pursue their dreams, if it had to divert resources to fund post-competition award schemes"

AsiaOne Tuesday, October 11, 2016 4:49:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : "The income and expenditure for the organisation of the 28th Southeast Asian Games have been included in the Annual Financial Statements of the Sport Singapore Annual Reports over Financial Years 2013, 2014 and 2015. "

channelnewsasia Monday, October 10, 2016 7:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) has stated that before the Games actually that there will be a S$200,000 award per medal because Yip Pin Xiu has gotten two medals so it will be S$400,000,”

channelnewsasia Monday, October 10, 2016 12:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “This is in line with the general convention that monetary rewards for competitions in sport are largely funded by private means through sponsorships, donations and product endorsements,”

channelnewsasia Monday, October 10, 2016 12:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “As far as the Government is concerned, our primary focus is to help our athletes who are driven, who are motivated, and who are courageous to have the same opportunities to step on the podium. That support system does not discriminate between able-bodied and disabled athletes". She added: "The stipends, the allowance they get from us is exactly the same, it's equal. And the kind of support in terms of sport science, sport medicine (specialists), physiotherapists, psychologists and counsellors are all the same. So our focus is to help as many athletes as possible in their journey onto the podium". "What's after the podium - I think it's for every one of us to put in our share and stand behind them to cheer them on,”

channelnewsasia Monday, October 10, 2016 12:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “I’m so happy to see facilities for the elderly to exercise and to just gain mobility. The set of facilities we have here, the equipment, are very suited for elderly residents,”

todayonline Monday, October 10, 2016 1:52:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We'd like to see more of that happening at the community and local level. I think that's a great way to get people to participate. (It's) A lower hurdle - they don't have to lug their bicycle here. But obviously building up to a major high key event like OCBC Cycle,"

channelnewsasia Sunday, October 2, 2016 8:20:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “From the Ministry’s point of view, we want Singapore to be the place for determined, aspiring athletes to succeed at the world stage. And we want more to be given that opportunity,”

channelnewsasia Friday, September 30, 2016 7:53:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said ( about Team ) : "Happy beyond words that Singaporeans turned up in the thousands to celebrate with our Team Singapore Paralympians today,"

todayonline Saturday, September 24, 2016 4:40:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu promised : “When our Paralympians return after the Games, we will have a public celebration to honour their extraordinary achievements”

todayonline Tuesday, September 20, 2016 8:58:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “2016 has been a wonderful year for sport in Singapore,” “Our athletes have made their mark on the world stage and inspired Singaporeans back home. Nevertheless, the journey towards fulfilling our sporting vision is a marathon, not a sprint. We want Singaporeans to enjoy sports regularly, regardless of sporting ability”

todayonline Wednesday, September 14, 2016 5:34:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : “It would be unwise to take the position that we should have live telecasts regardless of cost, and for the Government to underwrite any amount demanded by rights owners. This would be a poor position to take, particularly while the rights are being negotiated”

todayonline Wednesday, September 14, 2016 5:34:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “2016 has been a wonderful year for sport in Singapore,” “Our athletes have made their mark on the world stage and inspired Singaporeans back home. Nevertheless, the journey towards fulfilling our sporting vision is a marathon, not a sprint. We want Singaporeans to enjoy sports regularly, regardless of sporting ability”

todayonline Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:58:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : “It would be unwise to take the position that we should have live telecasts regardless of cost, and for the Government to underwrite any amount demanded by rights owners. This would be a poor position to take, particularly while the rights are being negotiated”

todayonline Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:58:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “2016 has been a wonderful year for sport in Singapore,”

todayonline Tuesday, September 13, 2016 8:32:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : “Mr Nathan’s warm embrace of Singaporeans across different races and religions and all strata of society is what all of us will remember fondly,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, September 13, 2016 9:41:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Residents have been waiting for development to take place on this empty piece of land for many years… I think the character of the Jurong area will evolve with time like any or space or place” “At the local level, we are keeping as many landmarks as emotional anchors for the residents as possible,”

channelnewsasia Thursday, August 18, 2016 8:00:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “I’m happy to say that the response has been overwhelming, with a steady increase in applications. To date, we have received applications for more than S$140 million,”

todayonline Friday, August 12, 2016 4:08:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “This time around the Olympics is important to us; many of our athletes train very, very hard,”

todayonline Friday, August 5, 2016 12:59:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Obviously, the whole country is very excited. This time around the Olympics is important to us; many of our athletes train very, very hard,”

todayonline Thursday, August 4, 2016 7:59:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Film can be a powerful medium to inspire, to raise awareness and to activate change,"

channelnewsasia Saturday, July 23, 2016 1:56:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The effects on the real economy will come quickly and last for years as investors and businesses work through the possible ramification," "UK will have to deal with a messy situation that will cast a dark shadow on the global economy. Brace for gloomier outlook"

channelnewsasia Friday, June 24, 2016 12:36:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The effects on the real economy will come quickly and last for years as investors and businesses work through the possible ramification...UK will have to deal with a messy situation that will cast a dark shadow on the global economy. Brace for gloomier outlook,"

china.org.cn Friday, June 24, 2016 11:46:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The effects on the real economy will come quickly and last for years as investors and businesses work through the possible ramification...UK will have to deal with a messy situation that will cast a dark shadow on the global economy. Brace for gloomier outlook,"

xinhuanet_en Friday, June 24, 2016 11:23:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The effects on the real economy will come quickly and last for years as investors and businesses work through the possible ramification," "UK will have to deal with a messy situation that will cast a dark shadow on the global economy. Brace for gloomier outlook"

channelnewsasia Friday, June 24, 2016 9:33:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “So what I do is bring local religious leaders to come together every year, so that we can sit down, chit-chat, have dinner and talk to one another and solve problems that way,”

thestar-my Tuesday, June 21, 2016 5:28:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “This is not a completed task but something we have to do on a daily basis,”

thestar-my Tuesday, June 21, 2016 5:28:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Hence, there is little substantive evidence to say that rentals are the main driver of hawker food prices,”

todayonline Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:56:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "I am delighted to see more Singaporeans finding love and joy from setting up new families with their loved ones and having children of their own. This is indeed a good SG50 present for Singapore as she celebrates her 50 years of independence. I hope that these positive trends will continue in Singapore's Jubilee year as we gain confidence in Singapore's future as a good place to raise our families, where many opportunities for education and jobs await our children,"

xinhuanet_en Monday, February 16, 2015 3:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The stories showed our common identity and bond as Singaporeans. As each generation showed its preference for special places, we find many common threads that weave our stories into a rich tapestry of an amazing SG Heart Map,”

todayonline Tuesday, February 10, 2015 12:17:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behavior to take root here,"

rappler Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:21:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behaviour to take root here,"

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, May 11, 2021 5:10:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behavior to take root here,”

alarabiya-en Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:57:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "For the recent incidents at education institutions, investigations suggest that poor housekeeping practices in schools and lapses in cleaning including within schools’ in-house kitchens could have contributed to the (gastroenteritis) outbreaks,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:43:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Despite only being four months into the year, this is reaching the level of 2019, when 18 out of 33 gastroenteritis incidents in education institutions occurred in pre-schools,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:43:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : "The use of all-purpose cleaners instead of disinfectants such as diluted household bleach will not be able to effectively clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:43:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "It is a collective effort to combat (gastroenteritis) outbreaks in our education institutions. Education institutions must play their part to keep their students safe by up-keeping high standards of environmental and personal hygiene, and food safety at all times," "Parents and caregivers should also keep their sick children at home until they recover, so as to facilitate a healthy and safe environment for all students"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:43:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behaviour to take root here,”

wsau Tuesday, May 11, 2021 8:58:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behaviour to take root here,"

trust Tuesday, May 11, 2021 7:43:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “recent floodings have shown the effects of climate change in Singapore”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 11, 2021 3:00:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Our current approach is to persuade her to work with our waste collection contractor to collect and store the boxes at the bin centre, instead of the corridor, which will enable her to earn some remuneration at the same time," "While Madam Sallemah's actions have certainly caused some inconvenience to fellow residents, I hope all of us will view this matter with tolerance and compassion, and support our efforts in extending a helping hand to the vulnerable groups in our community"

AsiaOne Monday, April 26, 2021 7:37:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This shows our determination to improving our water infrastructure, increasing our climate resilience, and also making us more resilient in a changing world,"

AsiaOne Tuesday, April 20, 2021 4:29:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This shows our determination to improving our water infrastructure, increasing our climate resilience, and also making us more resilient in a changing world,"

straitstimesSG Monday, April 19, 2021 3:01:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The recent floodings have shown the effects of climate change in Singapore. We are getting a lot more intense rainfall, one of the highest in the last 40 years,"

channelnewsasia Monday, April 19, 2021 2:53:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The success of our efforts will bring about both environmental and economic benefits as we strengthen our resource resilience, develop our local recycling capabilities and turn trash into treasure,"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, March 24, 2021 4:37:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The Government will continue to monitor the development of cryptocurrencies and the risks they pose"

channelnewsasia Sunday, March 21, 2021 2:10:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : “Climate change has caused more intense rainfall, and more serious and frequent flooding … It is important to develop a comprehensive and coordinated understanding of Singapore’s level of flood resilience,” “To holistically manage both inland and coastal flood risks, PUB will be developing the Coastal-Inland Flood Model this year. This computational model will simulate flood risk events and evaluate effectiveness of coastal infrastructure designs against different climatic scenarios. This will equip PUB with capabilities to plan and implement adaptation measures”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:18:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The public service will lead on sustainability as part of the GreenGov.SG initiative which DPM (Heng Swee Keat) announced in his Budget Speech. We will have four shifts,” “First, we will set more ambitious goals for the public service, including a carbon target for the first time. We aim to peak the public sector’s emissions around 2025, ahead of the national target of around 2030”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:34:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “One key tool is in green procurement. As a major consumer of goods and services, the public sector can and will influence the industry towards sustainable business choices and practices by incorporating more sustainability requirements in our procurement framework,”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:34:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "With this expanded scope, the public sector will take on a greater responsibility to enhance the sustainability of our operations,"

straitstimesSG Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:54:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "As a major consumer of goods and services, the public sector can and will influence the industry towards sustainable business choices and practices by incorporating more sustainability requirements in our procurement framework,"

straitstimesSG Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:54:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The co-digestion of food waste and used water sludge generates additional biogas, providing more electricity for Changi Water Reclamation Plant," "Co-location also reduces the carbon footprint, as food waste collected in the east can be sent to Changi, instead of to Tuas Nexus in the west"

straitstimesSG Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:54:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “An important element in (the plan) is how the public service will use its resources, use its collective influence to bring about sustainability,”

channelnewsasia Sunday, February 28, 2021 1:46:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “When we're looking at transformation of the industry, the sustainability angle should come in, so that we can leapfrog and get our industries ready for a much more low-carbon economy,”

channelnewsasia Sunday, February 28, 2021 1:46:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Businesses play an important role in Singapore sustainability journey," "Hence, we will introduce an enterprise sustainability programme to help enterprises, especially SMEs, to grow their capabilities to adopt sustainable practices, solutions and standards, enhance their resource efficiency and capture new business opportunities and sustainability"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, February 10, 2021 5:43:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "I urge town councils to apply for the TIP to upgrade the hawker centre toilets and rescind smoking corners at the same time," "So that patrons can enjoy a pleasant dining environment at hawker centres"

AsiaOne Tuesday, January 5, 2021 11:27:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : "And such efforts may still be futile if the smoker hides behind a pillar, frosted glass windows or curtains to avoid detection... "

AsiaOne Tuesday, January 5, 2021 11:27:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "I urge town councils to apply for the TIP to upgrade the hawker centre toilets and rescind smoking corners at the same time," "So that patrons can enjoy a pleasant dining environment at hawker centres"

straitstimesSG Tuesday, January 5, 2021 7:44:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : "And such efforts may still be futile if the smoker hides behind a pillar, frosted glass windows or curtains to avoid detection... "

straitstimesSG Tuesday, January 5, 2021 7:44:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "I urge town councils to apply for the TIP to upgrade the hawker centre toilets and rescind smoking corners at the same time," "So that patrons can enjoy a pleasant dining environment at hawker centres"

straitstimesSG Monday, January 4, 2021 8:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : "And such efforts may still be futile if the smoker hides behind a pillar, frosted glass windows or curtains to avoid detection," "In contrast, a complainant would more easily pinpoint the location and capture evidence of a nude person exposing himself or herself to public view, to assist with investigation"

straitstimesSG Monday, January 4, 2021 8:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The bulk of our beach litter is marine debris brought in by natural tidal conditions. The most common debris are styrofoam, film and hard plastic fragments. "

straitstimesSG Monday, January 4, 2021 6:44:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Despite these challenging circumstances, our frontline environmental services heroes stepped up to the challenge and continued to keep our environment clean and maintain high standards of public hygiene,"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, December 23, 2020 1:18:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Over the next two years, Singapore and China will co-operate at regional and international platforms such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and also the discussions about the Belt and Road International Green Development,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, December 8, 2020 12:37:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "For example, if I want to build a school, university, (or make) any major capital investments, I think public service would want to think about its carbon footprint, its energy efficiency, its water efficiency, its waste recycling facilities, for example,"

straitstimesSG Monday, November 30, 2020 8:03:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "In the past, we always talked about the need to diversify sources. But what if we have shortages from all sources?"

straitstimesSG Monday, November 30, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We had a momentary panic. And that sort of alluded to us the possibility of a global shortage," "Similarly, with climate change and extreme weather, it is conceivable... that we may have a shortage on the global scale if we don't do anything now to arrest that climate change,"

straitstimesSG Monday, November 30, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "So in this process we're going to need a lot of materials,"

straitstimesSG Monday, November 30, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The Fund will cover projects in a broad range of areas, from farming and food production to climate change mitigation and resilience, resource efficiency and recycling, and conservation of diversity"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, November 25, 2020 5:01:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We will help, we will not dictate, we will not say that you have to use a high-tech way or other,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3:30:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We want to be that position, that where Singapore is concerned, we continue to be a good place to do business but in a sustainable manner,"

channelnewsasia Friday, November 20, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : "We hope that with that guidelines, more public agencies will be thinking about sustainability, will be really imbibing this sense of sustainability into their work, into the way that they procure, into the way that they build new infrastructure,"

channelnewsasia Friday, November 20, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "You can see this as job loss, you can see this as a transformation that will create a new business for us. And we hope that it will be the latter," "What are the conditions? First of all, I think we have to continue to be pro-business, but in a light carbon way. Shell knows that this is coming. Those oil majors know that this is coming because they are also leading the way towards a lower carbon economy. So they have to find sustainable business models. And they need to make that change"

channelnewsasia Friday, November 20, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "These new ventures will accelerate the zero-carbon transition, boost employment in a critical and growing segment and establish Singapore as a hub for sustainability innovation in the region,"

straitstimesSG Tuesday, October 27, 2020 4:47:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Fighting climate change and making the transition towards a greener economy will require a concerted whole-of-nation effort by industries, individuals and the Government"

straitstimesSG Tuesday, October 27, 2020 4:47:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : "The Government will continue to support energy efficiency efforts, through grants such as EDB’s (Economic Development Board) Resource Efficiency Grant for Energy, and the National Environment Agency’s Energy Efficiency Fund. To date, (more than) S$100 million have been committed to help local manufacturers in their energy efficiency projects,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This is a prime period for companies and policymakers to leverage opportunities in harnessing clean energy and improving energy efficiency, as we push for a green recovery post-COVID-19," "Fighting climate change and making the transition towards a greener economy will require a concerted whole-of-nation effort by industries, individuals and the Government. While promising progress has been made thus far, we must continue to push the frontiers of sustainability"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Climate change is an existential challenge for Singapore, which requires a whole-of-nation response, and efforts by all sectors to reduce emissions"

business-times Thursday, October 8, 2020 11:44:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “by clarifying lines of accountability for maintaining clean premises, and setting clear standards expected of premises owners”

themalaymailonline Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:02:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “While the Government will continue to support the enhancement of public toilet infrastructure and the training and uplifting of the environmental services sector, premises operators must step up and co-own efforts by ensuring the provision of amenities and regular maintenance of sanitary fittings,” “Toilet users should also use the facilities responsibly and help keep toilets clean. Let us work collectively to keep Singapore clean and safe”

channelnewsasia Friday, October 2, 2020 2:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This mark will be important to businesses, such as hotels and restaurants, who want to get their customers back by assuring them of the measures taken to safeguard their health,"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "They are our essential workers and front-line heroes. They have worked hard, particularly during this pandemic, to keep our public spaces clean, sanitised and litter-free"

straitstimesSG Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The errant actions of a few can jeopardise our collective efforts to keep our communities safe from COVID-19,"

channelnewsasia Thursday, September 17, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “COVID-19 remains a grave threat, and breaching of the SMMs constitutes a serious offence. I urge F&B operators and patrons to observe the measures for our collective safety”

themalaymailonline Tuesday, September 15, 2020 3:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu wrote : “Covid-19 remains a grave threat, and the breaching of safe management measures constitutes a serious offence,” “We must do what we can to contain the spread of the virus, safeguard public health and livelihoods, and help Singapore to return to a Covid-safe world”

themalaymailonline Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:12:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This will allow us to look at the standards of hygiene that we have," "We intend to raise (these) standards, particularly in areas where we have more vulnerable users. So we're looking at possibly childcare centres, eldercare facilities … we hope to get something done quite soon"

channelnewsasia Friday, August 21, 2020 3:49:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We should look after their interests and their health, because for them to come across soiled tissues and used masks at the hawker centre - it's really not fair to them, that's not a job hazard that they have bargained for," "So I think we would like our users to be more considerate, to be kinder to the cleaners and to exercise individual responsibility to keep the place clean"

channelnewsasia Friday, August 21, 2020 3:49:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The next three months or six months, it's really about getting Singapore cleaner,"

channelnewsasia Friday, August 21, 2020 3:49:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Very often this decision is not taken because the benefits do not accrue to the person that’s bearing the cost,” “As policymakers, we have to look at opportunities like these that make sense. We want to make decisions that capture the externalities with good numbers”

eco-business Friday, August 21, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Remember that community vigilance is our first line of defence. We are responsible for our own health, and the safety of our loved ones"

AsiaOne Thursday, August 20, 2020 1:47:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Climate action: Emerging stronger from a crisis"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "I think this is a very exciting area. I came into this ministry not knowing how exciting this area is,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "There's actually areas of gaps. And when you notice there's gaps, you know that you need to fill the gaps, and I think that's exactly where we think that this is a new sector where jobs are going to grow - and good jobs as well,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Just start at the very level about climate change - we need climate scientists, we need people who understand engineering, who understand drainage, who understand how to protect our shoreline," "Look at waste - we need people to tell us how to extract valuable waste as much as possible out of our waste streams, whether it's food, whether it's metal, whether it's paper, whether it's plastic,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “does not give us a lot of value out of the plastic waste”

themalaymailonline Thursday, August 13, 2020 4:00:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Indeed, we are consistent - in that we are pragmatic (and) trustworthy. We do what we say, and we will only say what we will do,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:12:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “These common values form the basis of what we do and what we say. It is important to examine the values of the candidates, for the values will guide actions,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:12:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “unique and interesting backgrounds, views and personalities” “Our diversity will ensure that your views are heard, understood, and presented in policymaking,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:12:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu wrote : "I am heartened by the words of encouragement from so many of you, and I promise to do my utmost to ensure that Yuhua continues to progress. "

AsiaOne Saturday, July 4, 2020 3:28:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “I have been serving you for the past 14 years but I’m not taking anything for granted. I take this election very seriously and contest for every one of your votes because you the voters of Yuhua deserve a good contest,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:07:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "was about as far as we can go under the law today" "But it is entirely conceivable that exigencies may make it unsafe or even impossible for us to meet at one place,"

straitstimesSG Saturday, May 9, 2020 11:57:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This physical separation will enhance the survivability of Parliament as an institution," "In the context of the Covid-19 situation, separating Members into cohorts and limiting the physical contact between these cohorts allows us to cut down the chance of infection spreading to all the MPs... if one cohort is infected, other cohorts can still carry on"

straitstimesSG Saturday, May 9, 2020 11:57:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “This physical separation will enhance the survivability of Parliament as an institution,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “If the need arises, for instance, if there is widespread local transmission of COVID-19, we can immediately implement the necessary arrangements,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu noted : “Many more Singaporeans have downloaded the [OneService] App. We witnessed a multi-fold increase over the long weekend,”

AsiaOne Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:22:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : "Through this experience of exploring our history as a cohort, we hope our students will form shared memories together, and learn important values such as self-determination and helping one another during difficult times," "These initiatives will make learning more meaningful and come alive for students, as they go through the Character and Citizenship Education syllabus, and subjects such as Social Studies in primary school and History in secondary school"

channelnewsasia Friday, March 6, 2020 8:13:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Routine feedback submitted through the OneService app will be routed directly to agencies’ contractors for speedier resolution,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2:13:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We are improving accessibility to services, by bringing our mainstay reporting function to where residents are,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2:13:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Such attacks can easily incite hatred and conflict, and sow animosity between the different faiths and races,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, January 14, 2020 11:53:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The gazette of the Singapore River Bridges gives them the highest level of protection under our laws. This enables the Government to preserve these magnificent structures so that future generations of Singaporeans will also be able to understand and appreciate our heritage,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, October 15, 2019 12:11:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "This part is still being finalised... We will still discuss, and in order not to compromise the position, I would not say how it would go one way or another"

AsiaOne Monday, August 5, 2019 1:25:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Integrating locals and newcomers in our society is an ongoing journey and is part of our evolution as a young nation,"

AsiaOne Saturday, August 3, 2019 11:14:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We value your input and we invite you to participate in choreographing this journey for new members to our Singapore family,"

AsiaOne Saturday, August 3, 2019 11:14:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The fund aims to support more ground-up initiatives; whether you are a volunteer group or a group of basketball players who want to extend the sport to at-risk youths. If you want to start something and don't know how to do that, to provide some basic amenities and facilities, the fund is there to support,”

channelnewsasia Thursday, August 1, 2019 1:41:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Frequent posting of extreme views, if left unchecked, will normalise such views and, over time, make them mainstream. Singaporeans must hence be discerning about messages that propagate prejudice relating to race and religion and take a stand against such hatred and prejudices,"

straitstimesSG Saturday, March 30, 2019 2:48:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : “Users will be able to search for event listings according to individual preferences, using key words such as ‘nearby’, ‘weekend’ or ‘family-friendly’, as well as interact with a chatbot for event and content recommendations,”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 14, 2019 12:35:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We urge religious organisations to come on board, as we work hand in hand to ensure Singapore remains safe and united in the face of any future crisis,"

channelnewsasia Friday, March 8, 2019 3:43:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : “Users will be able to search for event listings according to individual preferences, using key words such as ‘nearby’, ‘weekend’ or ‘family-friendly’, as well as interact with a chatbot for event and content recommendations,”

channelnewsasia Friday, March 8, 2019 3:43:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We recognise that new and improved facilities are required to cater to the growing needs of residents and towns,"

channelnewsasia Friday, March 8, 2019 3:43:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We want to ensure access and opportunities for all Singaporeans to live an active and healthy life," "Our sports facilities are key to this – they are important community spaces where Singaporeans can meet, play and connect with each other"

channelnewsasia Friday, March 8, 2019 3:43:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “In total, we have awarded S$5.2 million for six projects, and expect about five times that in productivity gains,”

channelnewsasia Wednesday, March 6, 2019 3:13:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Combating online falsehoods is something we want to equip our community leaders to have the ability to first detect, identify and then have a response," "It has to be very timely and effective and that's something that you cannot build only when something happens. You have to build it before any incident happens"

channelnewsasia Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:30:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “On the surface, it’s a cleanliness issue, but sometimes it’s because (of) persistent littering. It could be someone trying to feed pigeons from a few storeys (above-ground, causing) high-rise littering... But in the longer run, we’re looking at data to inform us better about the root cause of such cases... and then we have to go in and solve such complex cases (though methods including) enforcement,”

todayonline Thursday, October 26, 2017 7:58:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Building greater awareness is the first step towards building engaged and active communities,”

todayonline Thursday, October 26, 2017 7:58:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “You underscore the point that good municipal service delivery is not just about making sure the hardware is working. It’s also about building 'heartware' – understanding the needs of the local community, and exercising care and concern in meet these needs,”

channelnewsasia Thursday, October 26, 2017 8:14:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “I was there to join some of you in Kuala Lumpur…the journey wasn’t easy, but to see you flying the Singapore flag high really brought chills to my spine,” “I was very moved to see all of you, whether veteran or debutant, doing your best there”

todayonline Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:59:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : “I may be very interested in Zumba, but Zumba for a 20-year-old and Zumba for a 50-year-old may be quite different… And even if you are 50, there are the 50-year-olds who are very active, and the not so active, so (we hope the club can) find something suitable for you, taking into your consideration your physical need and your current level of activity”

todayonline Sunday, October 1, 2017 6:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The project did not meet the funding requirements mutually agreed upon as the content in the book deviated from the original proposal”

todayonline Tuesday, August 1, 2017 5:48:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The (new) programmes will cater to different competency levels and provide young adults with both recreational and competitive opportunities to remain active in sports even after leaving the school system,”

todayonline Friday, March 10, 2017 2:09:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “speaks to the scale of the challenges we face and the dedication of the Members”

todayonline Friday, March 10, 2017 2:09:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “But the Government does not have all the answers, and we cannot steer this ship alone ... If we all have that ‘heart’, that desire to forge a better future for all Singaporeans, we can build a stronger, a big-hearted Singapore,”

todayonline Friday, March 10, 2017 2:09:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We hope that this top-up will encourage more philanthropy to the sector, and provide Singaporeans another avenue to support a cause they care about”

todayonline Thursday, March 9, 2017 6:53:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “They offer quality programmes at very low cost for young children. They also bring families and neighbours from all backgrounds together,” “The programmes will cater to different competency levels and provide young adults with both recreational and competitive opportunities to remain active in sports even after leaving the school system”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 9, 2017 6:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “We meet apex leaders from major religious and ethnic groups regularly to discuss racial and religious issues at a national platform,” “All religious organisations should be plugged into the SGSecure movement, so that they are well-informed and can count on one another for help when the need arises”

channelnewsasia Thursday, March 9, 2017 6:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “small sampan sailing in a big ocean”

todayonline Friday, February 17, 2017 11:17:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "They can devote their time and energy to train, knowing that their career and educational aspirations are being supported,"

channelnewsasia Friday, February 17, 2017 7:00:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “All of you have shown us what it means to be a champion — to overcome your personal challenges and pursue your dreams, to be counted among the world’s best, and to fly the Singapore flag high at the world’s biggest stage for para-sports,”

todayonline Wednesday, December 14, 2016 8:28:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Our Paralympians, with their incredible feats in Rio, have uplifted the nation,”

todayonline Monday, November 7, 2016 9:12:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Our Paralympians, with their incredible feats in Rio, have uplifted the nation. Adding to an already impressive haul of 1 Gold, 2 Silvers and 3 Bronzes from past Games, our Paralympians brought home another 2 Gold and 1 Bronze medal"

todayonline Monday, November 7, 2016 10:56:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said ( about Team ) : "These were unforgettable moments as the Singapore flag was hoisted and the Majulah Singapura was played in the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in Rio. Pin Xiu now has three Paralympic Golds, making her the most decorated Team Singapore athlete at the Olympics and Paralympics. Despite her achievements, she is always humble, grounded and appreciative of the support from her friends and family"

todayonline Monday, November 7, 2016 10:56:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added ( about Theresa Goh ) : "To us all, Theresa is a symbol of commitment, resolve and dedication. To all our aspiring athletes, she is a perfect role model. To Singaporeans, she represents the sporting hero that we all look up to"

todayonline Monday, November 7, 2016 10:56:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Increasingly we need to think about a formula like this because a town actually changes, and the profile (of residents) changes," "30 years later, there are different needs, and every decade, the needs change"

channelnewsasia Sunday, October 23, 2016 1:42:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Instead of focusing on post-podium rewards, we believe our role is to support our athletes up front in their journey to the podium. "

AsiaOne Tuesday, October 11, 2016 4:49:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu noted : "SportSG would not be able to help as many aspiring athletes pursue their dreams, if it had to divert resources to fund post-competition award schemes"

AsiaOne Tuesday, October 11, 2016 4:49:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : "The income and expenditure for the organisation of the 28th Southeast Asian Games have been included in the Annual Financial Statements of the Sport Singapore Annual Reports over Financial Years 2013, 2014 and 2015. "

channelnewsasia Monday, October 10, 2016 7:16:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) has stated that before the Games actually that there will be a S$200,000 award per medal because Yip Pin Xiu has gotten two medals so it will be S$400,000,”

channelnewsasia Monday, October 10, 2016 12:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “This is in line with the general convention that monetary rewards for competitions in sport are largely funded by private means through sponsorships, donations and product endorsements,”

channelnewsasia Monday, October 10, 2016 12:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “As far as the Government is concerned, our primary focus is to help our athletes who are driven, who are motivated, and who are courageous to have the same opportunities to step on the podium. That support system does not discriminate between able-bodied and disabled athletes". She added: "The stipends, the allowance they get from us is exactly the same, it's equal. And the kind of support in terms of sport science, sport medicine (specialists), physiotherapists, psychologists and counsellors are all the same. So our focus is to help as many athletes as possible in their journey onto the podium". "What's after the podium - I think it's for every one of us to put in our share and stand behind them to cheer them on,”

channelnewsasia Monday, October 10, 2016 12:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “I’m so happy to see facilities for the elderly to exercise and to just gain mobility. The set of facilities we have here, the equipment, are very suited for elderly residents,”

todayonline Monday, October 10, 2016 1:52:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "We'd like to see more of that happening at the community and local level. I think that's a great way to get people to participate. (It's) A lower hurdle - they don't have to lug their bicycle here. But obviously building up to a major high key event like OCBC Cycle,"

channelnewsasia Sunday, October 2, 2016 8:20:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “From the Ministry’s point of view, we want Singapore to be the place for determined, aspiring athletes to succeed at the world stage. And we want more to be given that opportunity,”

channelnewsasia Friday, September 30, 2016 7:53:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said ( about Team ) : "Happy beyond words that Singaporeans turned up in the thousands to celebrate with our Team Singapore Paralympians today,"

todayonline Saturday, September 24, 2016 4:40:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu promised : “When our Paralympians return after the Games, we will have a public celebration to honour their extraordinary achievements”

todayonline Tuesday, September 20, 2016 8:58:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “2016 has been a wonderful year for sport in Singapore,” “Our athletes have made their mark on the world stage and inspired Singaporeans back home. Nevertheless, the journey towards fulfilling our sporting vision is a marathon, not a sprint. We want Singaporeans to enjoy sports regularly, regardless of sporting ability”

todayonline Wednesday, September 14, 2016 5:34:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : “It would be unwise to take the position that we should have live telecasts regardless of cost, and for the Government to underwrite any amount demanded by rights owners. This would be a poor position to take, particularly while the rights are being negotiated”

todayonline Wednesday, September 14, 2016 5:34:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “2016 has been a wonderful year for sport in Singapore,” “Our athletes have made their mark on the world stage and inspired Singaporeans back home. Nevertheless, the journey towards fulfilling our sporting vision is a marathon, not a sprint. We want Singaporeans to enjoy sports regularly, regardless of sporting ability”

todayonline Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:58:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu added : “It would be unwise to take the position that we should have live telecasts regardless of cost, and for the Government to underwrite any amount demanded by rights owners. This would be a poor position to take, particularly while the rights are being negotiated”

todayonline Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:58:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “2016 has been a wonderful year for sport in Singapore,”

todayonline Tuesday, September 13, 2016 8:32:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu added : “Mr Nathan’s warm embrace of Singaporeans across different races and religions and all strata of society is what all of us will remember fondly,”

channelnewsasia Tuesday, September 13, 2016 9:41:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Residents have been waiting for development to take place on this empty piece of land for many years… I think the character of the Jurong area will evolve with time like any or space or place” “At the local level, we are keeping as many landmarks as emotional anchors for the residents as possible,”

channelnewsasia Thursday, August 18, 2016 8:00:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “I’m happy to say that the response has been overwhelming, with a steady increase in applications. To date, we have received applications for more than S$140 million,”

todayonline Friday, August 12, 2016 4:08:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “This time around the Olympics is important to us; many of our athletes train very, very hard,”

todayonline Friday, August 5, 2016 12:59:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Obviously, the whole country is very excited. This time around the Olympics is important to us; many of our athletes train very, very hard,”

todayonline Thursday, August 4, 2016 7:59:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "Film can be a powerful medium to inspire, to raise awareness and to activate change,"

channelnewsasia Saturday, July 23, 2016 1:56:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The effects on the real economy will come quickly and last for years as investors and businesses work through the possible ramification," "UK will have to deal with a messy situation that will cast a dark shadow on the global economy. Brace for gloomier outlook"

channelnewsasia Friday, June 24, 2016 12:36:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The effects on the real economy will come quickly and last for years as investors and businesses work through the possible ramification...UK will have to deal with a messy situation that will cast a dark shadow on the global economy. Brace for gloomier outlook,"

china.org.cn Friday, June 24, 2016 11:46:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The effects on the real economy will come quickly and last for years as investors and businesses work through the possible ramification...UK will have to deal with a messy situation that will cast a dark shadow on the global economy. Brace for gloomier outlook,"

xinhuanet_en Friday, June 24, 2016 11:23:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : "The effects on the real economy will come quickly and last for years as investors and businesses work through the possible ramification," "UK will have to deal with a messy situation that will cast a dark shadow on the global economy. Brace for gloomier outlook"

channelnewsasia Friday, June 24, 2016 9:33:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “So what I do is bring local religious leaders to come together every year, so that we can sit down, chit-chat, have dinner and talk to one another and solve problems that way,”

thestar-my Tuesday, June 21, 2016 5:28:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “This is not a completed task but something we have to do on a daily basis,”

thestar-my Tuesday, June 21, 2016 5:28:00 AM EAT

Grace Fu said : “Hence, there is little substantive evidence to say that rentals are the main driver of hawker food prices,”

todayonline Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:56:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : "I am delighted to see more Singaporeans finding love and joy from setting up new families with their loved ones and having children of their own. This is indeed a good SG50 present for Singapore as she celebrates her 50 years of independence. I hope that these positive trends will continue in Singapore's Jubilee year as we gain confidence in Singapore's future as a good place to raise our families, where many opportunities for education and jobs await our children,"

xinhuanet_en Monday, February 16, 2015 3:27:00 PM EAT

Grace Fu said : “The stories showed our common identity and bond as Singaporeans. As each generation showed its preference for special places, we find many common threads that weave our stories into a rich tapestry of an amazing SG Heart Map,”

todayonline Tuesday, February 10, 2015 12:17:00 AM EAT