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Food and Beverage The sector concerned with producing, preparing, selling or serving food and drinks. General View full entry

Financial Advisers Act 2001 Singapore legislation regulating financial advisers and the provision of financial-advisory services. Law and Justice View full entry

Financial Approving Authority The officer or body authorised to approve financial commitments or transactions within delegated limits. Finance and Economy View full entry

Financial Appointment Holders Personnel formally appointed to hold financial responsibilities or exercise specified financial authorities. Finance and Economy View full entry

To check the content, language and formatting of a draft, incorporate agreed changes, and prepare it for onward clearance or circulation. Cross-government View full entry

Strengthening Families Programme An MSF programme delivered through FAM centres providing marriage, divorce-support and family-counselling services. Social and Family Services View full entry

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations The United Nations specialised agency leading international work on food security, agriculture, fisheries, forestry and rural development. General View full entry

Frequently Asked Questions A list of common questions and concise answers about a subject, service or process. General View full entry

An informal label used for a public officer who is not regarded as having entered through the scholar route. Cross-government View full entry

Financial Assistance Schemes Schemes that reduce education-related costs for students or households that meet stated financial and other eligibility criteria. Finance and Economy View full entry

Football Association of Singapore Singapore’s national governing body for football, responsible for developing the sport and supporting competitions and participation. Sport and Recreation View full entry

Fast And Secure Transfers A 24-hour interbank service for near-instant Singapore-dollar transfers. Finance and Economy View full entry

Forward Assurance and Support Team A multi-agency team deployed to migrant-worker dormitories during COVID-19 to provide assurance, support and operational coordination. General View full entry

Financial Action Task Force An intergovernmental body that sets global standards for combating money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing. Finance and Economy View full entry

Facilities-Based Operations A telecommunications licensing category for operators that deploy, own or operate network infrastructure and facilities. Digital and Technology View full entry

Fitness Conditioning Centre An SAF facility that supports physical conditioning, fitness improvement and supervised training. Defence View full entry

Functional Competency Courses Courses designed to build the job-specific knowledge and skills required for a functional area. Education View full entry

Fair Consideration Framework Rules requiring employers to consider Singaporeans fairly for job opportunities before hiring Employment Pass holders. Finance and Economy View full entry

Family Care Leave The Civil Service leave provision broadened from Parent Care Leave on 1 January 2025 to cover caregiving for other immediate family members. Cross-government View full entry

Finance Circular Minute A formal finance circular used to communicate public-sector financial policy, controls or guidance to agencies. Finance and Economy View full entry

Finance Circular Minutes Formal finance instructions or guidance issued through circular minutes. Finance and Economy View full entry

Family Care Scheme An HDB priority scheme helping parents and children live with or near each other, including through joint applications. Housing and Built Environment View full entry

Fast Craft Utility A fast utility craft used to transport personnel, equipment or supplies in maritime operations. General View full entry

Food Drinks and Allied Workers Union A trade union representing employees in food, beverage and allied industries, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests. Finance and Economy View full entry

Forward Deployment Laboratories Deployable laboratories positioned near operations to provide timely testing, analysis or technical support. General View full entry

Future Economy Council A national council overseeing industry transformation and strategies for sustainable economic growth. Finance and Economy View full entry

For entertainment purpose only A disclaimer indicating that content is intended only for entertainment and should not be treated as official advice or fact. General View full entry

Fast and Easy Test A COVID-19 testing programme that used rapid tests for frequent screening in workplaces and higher-risk settings. General View full entry

File and Folder Encryption Encryption applied to individual files and folders to prevent unauthorised access to their contents. Digital and Technology View full entry

Fitness for Instruction A medical or professional determination that a person is fit to attend or participate in instruction. General View full entry