Israel resumes assault on Gaza, killing 342 Palestinians as ceasefire with Hamas collapses

Israel Resumes Assault on Gaza, Resulting in Palestinian Casualties Israel has launched a significant assault on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 342 Palestinians. The attack marked the end of a two-month ceasefire with Hamas and targeted various areas, including Khan Younis, Rafah, and Gaza City. Israel’s Justification and Hamas’ Response Israel stated…

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Activism, intimidation, and the struggle for dialogue in Singapore

Former NMP Braema Mathi Reflects on Recent Confrontation at Shanmugam’s MPS Former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) and veteran activist Braema Mathi recently shared her reflections on a recent confrontation that occurred at Minister K. Shanmugam’s Meet-The-People Session (MPS). Mathi raised concerns regarding what she perceived as state intimidation and the diminishing space for activism…

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Meet-the-People Sessions: From political engagement to estate management

Lim Jialiang’s Critique of Singapore’s Political System Lim Jialiang has raised concerns regarding the Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system and Town Councils in Singapore, suggesting that these mechanisms were established to solidify political control and diminish the political nature of civic involvement in the country. He argues that the evolution of Meet-the-People Sessions (MPS) from…

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Jamus Lim proposes expanding local talent pool instead of relying on imported foreign talent

Jamus Lim Advocates for Broadening Local Talent Pool Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim has called on Singapore to reassess its approach to workforce planning, emphasizing the need to enhance opportunities for local graduates in higher education. In a recent statement, Lim proposed expanding access to universities to cultivate a larger pool of skilled professionals domestically,…

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