P&E Performance and Engagement Branch A branch responsible for performance management, employee engagement and related people initiatives. General ·View full entry Copy Save
P2HA Phase 2 Heightened Alert A period of tightened COVID-19 restrictions introduced during Singapore's Phase 2 reopening. General ·View full entry Copy Save
P2P Point-to-Point A direct connection or service linking two specific endpoints without intermediate distribution to other parties. General ·View full entry Copy Save
P3 Procurement Professional Programme A two-year development initiative for procurement professionals in the Singapore public sector. Finance and Economy ·View full entry Copy Save
PA People's Association A statutory board that promotes community participation and social cohesion through grassroots networks and programmes. Community and Civic Life ·View full entry Copy Save
PA Personal Assistant A role providing scheduling, correspondence, coordination and administrative support to an individual. General ·View full entry Copy Save
PaaS Platform as a Service A cloud-service model providing a managed platform for developing, deploying and operating applications without managing underlying servers. Digital and Technology ·View full entry Copy Save
PAB Power-Assisted Bicycle A bicycle with an auxiliary electric motor that is regulated under Singapore's active-mobility rules. Transport ·View full entry Copy Save
PAC Patient Alert Card A card carried by a patient to alert healthcare providers to an important medical condition, medicine-related risk or treatment requirement. Health ·View full entry Copy Save
PaC@Gov Pay and Claims at Government A government system for public officers to submit and process pay and claims. Cross-government ·View full entry Copy Save
PACT Partnerships for Capability Transformation A programme supporting collaborations between companies to develop capabilities and transform supply chains. Finance and Economy ·View full entry Copy Save
Pair A secure suite of AI productivity tools built for Singapore public officers, including Pair Chat, Pair Intern, Pair Search and Pair Noms. Digital and Technology ·View full entry Copy Save
Pair Chat A secure, ChatGPT-like conversational tool for public officers to perform writing, analysis and coding tasks on government-issued devices. Digital and Technology ·View full entry Copy Save
PAL Programme for Active Learning A primary-school programme using sports, outdoor education, performing arts and other experiences to build confidence, social skills and enjoyment of learning. General ·View full entry Copy Save
PAM Physical Education, Art and Music Education The group of school subjects covering physical education, visual art and music. Education ·View full entry Copy Save
Paralysis by analysis Delay or failure to act because analysis, planning or demand for certainty continues beyond what is useful for the decision. Cross-government ·View full entry Copy Save
Parent agency An officer's primary agency for employment and career development, including PSLP officers undertaking developmental postings or officers serving on secondment elsewhere. Cross-government ·View full entry Copy Save
Parent ministry The ministry to which a statutory board or related agency reports for broad policy and governance oversight. Cross-government ·View full entry Copy Save
PARF Preferential Additional Registration Fee A rebate available when an eligible vehicle is deregistered within the prescribed age limit. Transport ·View full entry Copy Save
PARL Parliament of Singapore Singapore's national legislature, which makes laws, approves public spending and scrutinises the Government. Cross-government ·View full entry Copy Save
Parl Sec Parliamentary Secretary A political office-holder who supports a ministry's parliamentary and policy work. Cross-government ·View full entry Copy Save
Parliamentary Paper A document formally presented to Parliament under law or otherwise for Members' information and use. Cross-government ·View full entry Copy Save
PATH Pilot And Trial Hotspots Designated environments or locations used to pilot and trial new technologies, services or operating approaches. General ·View full entry Copy Save
PayNow A real-time funds-transfer service using identifiers such as a mobile number, NRIC or UEN. Finance and Economy ·View full entry Copy Save
PB Performance Bonus An individual variable payment linked to performance under the applicable public-service compensation framework. Finance and Economy ·View full entry Copy Save
PB Personnel Board A board that reviews or decides personnel matters such as appointments, promotions, postings or discipline. Cross-government ·View full entry Copy Save
PB Pingat Berkebolehan The Efficiency Medal, awarded for exceptional efficiency, devotion to duty or work of special significance. General ·View full entry Copy Save
PBD Purpose-Built Dormitory A dormitory specifically designed and regulated to house migrant workers. General ·View full entry Copy Save
PBI Post-Blast Investigation The systematic examination of a blast scene to determine the device, cause, sequence and supporting evidence. General ·View full entry Copy Save
PBM Pingat Bakti Masyarakat The Public Service Medal, awarded for commendable public service or achievement in fields benefiting the community. General ·View full entry Copy Save