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Local Area Network A network connecting devices within a limited area such as an office, building, campus or home. Digital and Technology View full entry

To finalise a position, obtain the necessary agreement, or successfully bring a proposal through the required process. Cross-government View full entry

A Whole-of-Government platform for public officers to experiment with generative AI, develop ideas and discover digital solutions. Digital and Technology View full entry

To put an object down; the forms are lay, laid and laid. General View full entry

Learning and Behavioural Support Targeted support helping students address learning needs and behavioural challenges. General View full entry

Lease Buyback Scheme A scheme allowing older flat owners to monetise part of their remaining lease while continuing to live in the flat. Housing and Built Environment View full entry

Leadership Competency Framework The Public Service framework describing leadership competencies and red-flag behaviours at different leadership levels. Cross-government View full entry

Lim Chu Kang An area in north-western Singapore that includes farms, military training grounds and other low-density uses. General View full entry

Lance-Corporal An enlisted rank above Private and below Corporal in the Singapore Armed Forces. Defence View full entry

Leadership Development Development work and programmes intended to prepare officers for larger leadership responsibilities. Cross-government View full entry

Latent Dirichlet Allocation A statistical topic-modelling method that identifies groups of words likely to represent hidden topics in a collection of documents. Digital and Technology View full entry

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol A protocol for accessing and managing directory information such as users, groups and organisational resources. Digital and Technology View full entry

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol over SSL A secure form of LDAP communication encrypted with SSL or TLS. Digital and Technology View full entry

The agency responsible for driving coordination, consolidating inputs and moving a cross-agency issue or initiative forward. Cross-government View full entry

Leadership Statement

A leadership creed presented to newly appointed organisation heads, setting out their stewardship role, duty and collective responsibility as Public Service leaders. Cross-government View full entry

The Civil Service College's digital learning platform for public officers. Cross-government View full entry

Local Enterprise Development Programme A programme supporting the growth, capability development and competitiveness of local enterprises. Finance and Economy View full entry

Long-Term Low-Emissions Development Strategy Singapore's long-term strategy for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Environment View full entry

Life Extension Program A programme that upgrades, refurbishes or sustains an asset so it can remain in service beyond its original planned life. General View full entry

Lifesavers’ Emergency Point An emergency-help point providing equipment, communications or guidance for people responding to a life-threatening incident. General View full entry

Licensed Electrical Worker A person licensed to carry out or supervise specified electrical work under the applicable regulatory framework. General View full entry

Large Family LifeSG Credits Annual LifeSG credits for eligible third and subsequent Singapore Citizen children. Social and Family Services View full entry

Large Family MediSave Grant A MediSave grant for eligible third and subsequent Singapore Citizen children under the Large Families Scheme. Social and Family Services View full entry

Large Families Scheme An MSF support package for families with three or more children, including enhanced grants, credits and partner privileges. Social and Family Services View full entry

Lieutenant-General A three-star general-officer rank in the Singapore Armed Forces, above Major-General and below General. Defence View full entry

Looks Good To Me An informal expression indicating that a proposal, change or piece of work appears acceptable. General View full entry

Licensable Healthcare Services Healthcare service categories that require a licence under the Healthcare Services Act. Health View full entry

Lord Howe Standard Time The standard time used on Australia's Lord Howe Island, at UTC+10:30. General View full entry

Life Insurance Association, Singapore Trade association representing life insurers and supporting industry standards, public education and policy engagement in Singapore. Finance and Economy View full entry

Liaison officer

An officer designated as the main point of contact between teams, agencies, organisations or participants, responsible for coordinating information, requests, arrangements and follow-up. Cross-government View full entry