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…
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…
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s Response to 38 Oxley Road Controversy Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has chosen not to comment on the recent government decision to designate 38 Oxley Road as a national monument. This move has sparked criticism from some members of the online community, who have called for the government to honor…
Lee Hsien Yang Accuses Singapore Government of Disregarding Lee Kuan Yew’s Will Lee Hsien Yang has made public accusations against the Singapore government, claiming that they are not honoring the wishes expressed in the will of his father, Lee Kuan Yew. The focal point of this dispute is the decision to preserve 38 Oxley Road,…
38 Oxley Road Designated as National Monument in Singapore 38 Oxley Road Designated as National Monument in Singapore The Singapore government has announced its decision to gazette the historic 38 Oxley Road property, which served as the residence of the nation’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, as a national monument. This designation comes after…
Singapore-based Firm Khoon Group Sanctioned by US Over Alleged Ties to Cambodian Tycoon Chen Zhi The Khoon Group, a Singapore-based firm, has come under scrutiny after being sanctioned by the United States due to alleged connections with Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi. The company is led by Ang Jui Khoon and his son Jansen Ang, who…
Analysis of Megan’s Disappearance Background For five months, concerns were raised about a four-year-old girl named Megan. Various parties, including her preschool, social workers, and family members, expressed worries about her well-being, indicating that she was at risk. Despite these warnings, efforts to monitor her safety ceased, and she tragically met a horrific fate. Details…
Netizens Express Concern Over Handling of Megan Khung’s Abuse Case Netizens Express Concern Over Handling of Megan Khung’s Abuse Case Netizens have expressed their concerns regarding what they perceive as systemic and institutional failures in the handling of the abuse case involving four-year-old Megan Khung. They believe that Megan’s tragic death could have been prevented…
The Impact of the 2009 Public Order Act on Public Assembly in Singapore Recently, three women accused of organizing a peaceful walk for Palestine were acquitted in Singapore. This case sheds light on how the 2009 Public Order Act has influenced the country’s approach to public assembly. The Act has been criticized for transforming peaceful…
TOC Questions Unequal Treatment of Instagram Account Under POFMA The Online Citizen (TOC) has raised concerns over the declaration of its Instagram account as a Declared Online Location (DOL) under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA). This move has sparked questions about potential selective enforcement of the law, particularly in comparison to…