More things have gone/going digital recently, as part of the Singapore government’s efforts to digitalize its services to provide greater conveniences to the public.
While going through the news today, I came across these 3 things that have gone/going digital on our sunny island recently, hence this post.
Want to know what they are?
Keep your eyes peeled on this page.
#1: Vocational licenses
This one comes first because it has already launched at the start of this month.
To be exact, 1 April 2023.
According to LTA and the Government Technology Agency, vocational licenses for bus, taxi, and private-hire drivers have gone digital alongside digital identification cards and driver’s licenses.
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They can be found in the “My Cards” section in the Singpass app.
But thankfully for folks who can’t seem to get used to going digital, they can still apply for a physical vocational license at a fee of (ahem) $21.60.
Know of friends and loved ones who will be affected by this change?
Pass the message, ya?
#2: CHAS subsidy cards
Next up on our list, we have CHAS subsidy cards, which are hot off the press.
From today (28 April), CHAS cardholders 15 and above will be able to access their digital CHAS subsidy cards on the Singpass app. It’s also parked under the “My Cards” section.
Image Credits: MOH
Similar to vocational licenses, physical CHAS cards will still be issued. But unlike an extra fee charged for the above, physical CHAS cards will continue to be issued free for eligible Singaporeans.
They will be mailed to cardholders as usual, with the digital CHAS card made available on Singpass a day after being notified via SMS of successful application.
MOH has advised the public NOT to keep a screenshot of their digital CHAS card, to avoid unauthorized usage.
So no convenient screenshots, yeah?
#3: CapitaVouchers
We’ve still got some time left on this one since we will only say our official goodbye to physical CapitaVouchers on 30 June 2023.
From 1 July, only eCapitaVouchers will be accepted.
So it’s good that you start clearing your physical CapitaVouchers by 30 June.
Alternatively, you can convert them to equivalent STAR$ value from 2 May to 30 September 2023 at these customer service counters:
- Bedok Mall
- Bugis Junction
- IMM
- ION Orchard
- Jcube
- Junction 8
- Lot 1
- Raffles City
- Singpost Centre
- Tampines Mall
- Westgate
Be sure to visit during off-peak hours (if you cannot tahan waiting), between 11 am to 9 pm.
Here’s an infographic for all you need to know regarding the conversion:
And there we have it, 3 things that have gone/going digital in Singapore: vocational licenses, CHAS subsidy cards, and CapitaVouchers.
What do you think is coming up next on the government’s radar?
