Singapore’s Ranking in Gallup Law and Order Report 2025 Singapore has been recognized as one of the safest countries globally in the 2025 Gallup Law and Order Report. The report highlights the high level of public confidence in law enforcement within the country. This acknowledgment underscores Singapore’s commitment to maintaining public safety and security. Public…
Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari Comments on Extension for Site Evacuation Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari has expressed his opinion regarding the recent two-week extension granted for individuals to vacate a particular site. According to Shari, the extension period provided is considered sufficient for the affected individuals to comply with the evacuation order. Background on…
China-born Cambodian Tycoon Chen Zhi Faces Fraud Allegations Chen Zhi, a prominent China-born Cambodian tycoon, has recently come under scrutiny following allegations of being defrauded by his Singapore family office chief, David Wong. The incident, which reportedly took place in 2021, involved Wong allegedly stealing millions from Zhi’s accounts. Background on Chen Zhi Chen Zhi,…
Hadar Goldin Killed in 2014 Israel-Hamas Conflict Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier, lost his life during an ambush in Rafah amidst the 2014 conflict between Israel and Hamas. Background The 2014 Israel-Hamas conflict, also known as Operation Protective Edge, was a military campaign that took place in the Gaza Strip. The conflict began in July…
Supreme Council Member Razali Idris Prioritizes Supporting PN in Sabah State Election Supreme Council member Razali Idris has conveyed the party’s firm commitment to supporting the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition in the upcoming Sabah state election. The focus is currently directed towards ensuring PN’s success in the electoral process. Emphasis on Electoral Success Razali Idris,…
Russian Public Movement Zdorovoe Otechestvo Requests Action from Vladimir Putin Ekaterina Leshchinskaya, the leader of the Russian public movement Zdorovoe Otechestvo (Healthy Fatherland), has made a request to President Vladimir Putin for action. The specific details of the request have not been disclosed, but it is believed to be related to the goals and objectives…
Foreign Minister Urges Singaporeans to Seek Balance in Israel-Palestine Conflict Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan recently made a public appeal to Singaporeans, urging them to seek balance and promote dialogue in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Balakrishnan’s call for a balanced approach comes amidst escalating tensions and violence in the region. Response to Balakrishnan’s Appeal However, some…
Government Adopts Needs-Based Approach for Allocations In a recent statement, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying emphasized that government allocations are not fixed. The government follows a needs-based approach, taking into consideration prevailing priorities when determining funding distribution. Flexibility in Allocation According to Lim Hui Ying, the government’s approach to budget allocations allows for flexibility…
Therme Group Singapore Wins Marina South Tender Therme Group Singapore, under the leadership of former minister Mah Bow Tan, has been awarded the Concept and Price Revenue Tender to develop a S$1 billion wellness attraction in Marina South. The announcement was made by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). The 4-hectare project is set to include…
European Bloc Agrees on Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Target In a significant development following marathon overnight discussions, the European bloc has reached an agreement to aim for a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The target set is a 90% decrease in emissions by the year 2040 compared to levels recorded in 1990. Key…