#872: David Neo Says Scrapping PSLE Could Backfire & GovTech Plays Cupid With A Viral New App?

David Neo tells the IPS Forum scrapping PSLE could shift the pressure to Primary 1 admission. GovTech launches FirstDate for public officers, one match at a time, but won't pair colleagues.

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David Neo on scrapping PSLE & DSA

• Scrapping PSLE or DSA could create new pressures, send wrong signals: David Neo - CNA
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• Closing Speech by Second Minister for Education David Neo | MOE

S’pore govt launches a dating app!

• GovTech launches dating pilot to match public officers | The Straits Times
• Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
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(11:00) David Neo on scrapping PSLE & DSA

(34:47) GovTech Plays Cupid With A Viral New App?

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