The MAJU Bulletin

[In Case You Missed It: Can We Get More Singaporeans to Join Healthcare?] 🏥🥼What's the importance of the healthcare industry in Singapore today? 🩺💊 How has Singapore attracted Singaporeans to join the healthcare industry, and is it effective? Swipe to find out more! @TheMAJUBulletin #MAJUSG #PublicPolicy #Healthcare #Healthcareworkers #Jobs #Employment #ICYMI #Singapore

[Policy Explainer: Addressing Domestic Violence in Singapore: Challenges and Interventions] 😵‍💫Did you know? While Singapore's domestic violence rates are lower than the global average, there's still a problem. 💪⚖️ To address this, the recently amended Women's Charter strives to strengthen Singapore's fight against domestic violence. 📝🚨Some of the 2023 amendments to the Women's Charter aim to: • Make reporting easier: Younger survivors (18-21) can now apply for a Personal Protection Order (PPO) independently. • Expand the definition of Domestic Violence: Domestic violence now explicitly includes emotional & psychological abuse. ➡️ Read our Policy Explainer here to find out more about the changes to the Women's Charter @TheMAJUBulletin #MAJUSG #PolicyExplainer #PublicPolicy #WomensCharter #DomesticViolence

[Policy Explainer: Fostering A Trusted Ecosystem For Generative Artificial Intelligence] 🤖🧠You've probably heard of ChatGPT— be it for writing essays or generating ideas, ChatGPT is the biggest manifestation of Generative AI (GenAI) that has taken the world be storm. 🚀However, GenAI has the power to surpass general AI tasks and even what ChatGPT offers. 🤔What is Generative AI? How can Singapore harness its ability for our growing service and knowledge-based economy? What risks should new AI laws take into account? ➡️ Read our Policy Explainer here to find out more about GenAI. @theMAJUBulletin #MAJUSG #PolicyExplainer #PublicPolicy #GenAI #Artificial Intelligence #Technology

[Policy Explainer: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint: How a Carbon Scorecard Can Help] 😵‍💫🌱 Have you felt lost when trying to reduce your carbon footprint? Felt unsure as to how much you were actually helping? Well, a carbon scorecard may just help you make informed decisions. ✅♻️ With the scorecards providing information about the carbon impact of food, transportation or other purchases, consumers can become empowered to make better decisions in their daily lives. ➡️ Read our Policy Explainer here to find out more about how a carbon scorecard system would work in Singapore @theMAJUBulletin #MAJUSG #PolicyExplainer #PolicyExplainerComic #PublicPolicy #CarbonScorecard #Environment

[Policy Explainer: “Your Friend in Government”:The Singapore Government Partnerships Office] 👥🫵”You’ve got a friend in me”— What if you could work directly with government bodies to drive progress? 🤝🏢 On January 19 2024, the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (SGPO) was launched to facilitate greater partnership between citizens and related agencies. 🤔How does the SGPO differ from policy consultation sessions? Are there similar models in other countries? ➡️ Read our Policy Explainer here to find out more about the SGPO. @theMAJUBulletin #MAJUSG #PolicyExplainer #PublicPolicy #SingaporeGovernmentPartnershipsOffice #PublicPrivatePartnership #Government

👋 MAJU: The Youth Policy Research Initiative is recruiting! Are you a youth aged 17 to 35 who wishes to... 🧠 Conduct a deep dive in a specific policy in Singapore with like-minded youths 🗣 Interact firsthand with policymakers 🔍 Refine your research and writing abilities ✍️ Propose new policy recommendations If this sounds like you, apply for the Policy Paper Track as a Policy Centre Director or a Policy Paper Writer here by 7 July! We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, and contact you if you are shortlisted. ⚠️ Note: You do not have to be based permanently in Singapore! @TheMAJUBulletin #MAJUSG #PolicyPaper #PolicyPaperWriter #Recruitment

[In Case You Missed It: Will Students Be Equipped To Deal With the Dangers of AI?] 🤖📚How will the rise of AI affect the way students learn, think, and grow? 💭👨‍🎓 Curious to find out how Singapore is preparing students for a future with AI? Swipe to find out! @TheMAJUBulletin #MAJUSG #PublicPolicy #Education #ArtificialIntelligence #Jobs #Employment #ICYMI

[Policy Explainer: Embracing Compassion: Singapore’s National Strategy for Palliative Care] 👴👵 What is palliative care? What does palliative care have to do with one’s preferences for end-of-life care options? Why is it important to improve Singapore’s palliative care strategy? 🏥❤️ By 2030, Singapore’s ageing population is set to rise to one-quarter of the population. However, Singaporeans currently do not have the option of choosing domestic palliative care, which can affect the quality of life for patients suffering from terminal illnesses. ➡️ Read our Policy Explainer here to find out more about how Singapore’s palliative care system is being developed @theMAJUBulletin #MAJUSG #PolicyExplainer #PublicPolicy #Healthcare #PalliativeCare

👋 MAJU: The Youth Policy Research Initiative is recruiting! Are you a youth aged 17 to 35 who wishes to... 🤔 Unpack Singapore's policies to our readers in creative and engaging ways ✏️ Hone your research and writing skills 💡 Interact with like-minded policy enthusiasts If this sounds like you, come join us as a Policy Explainer Writer via this link today! We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, and will contact you if you are shortlisted. ⚠️ Note: You do not have to be based permanently in Singapore!

🌙🌿 From all of us at MAJU, Selamat Hari Raya Haji! @theMAJUBulletin #MAJUSG