Singapore Joins Asia-Pacific Confederation against Drugs Singapore has recently become a member of the Asia-Pacific Confederation against Drugs (APCD), a regional coalition dedicated to addressing issues related to drug trafficking and abuse. The decision to join the APCD was announced by the Home Affairs Minister, K Shanmugam, who emphasized the increasing challenges posed by synthetic…
Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat Address Impracticality of Avoiding Contact with Certain Individuals Singaporean ministers Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat recently made a statement regarding the challenges of ensuring they do not come into contact with individuals who may later be considered disreputable. This statement was prompted by a public apology…
Reddit Post Ignites Debate Over Waste Management at East Coast Park A recent Reddit post discussing the issue of rubbish strewn across East Coast Park has elicited a range of reactions from netizens. The post highlighted the prevalence of trash in the popular park, sparking a debate on the underlying causes and potential solutions. Mixed…
National Parks Board Investigates Suspected Cat Abuse Cases in Yishun and Punggol The National Parks Board (NParks) is currently looking into two suspected cases of cat abuse reported in the areas of Yishun and Punggol. The Cat Welfare Society (CWS) has been actively involved in addressing these incidents by conducting door-to-door outreach efforts in both…
Malaysian Police Uncover Alleged Kidnapping Hoax Malaysian authorities recently disclosed that an 18-year-old Chinese teenager supposedly orchestrated his own kidnapping in collaboration with a 23-year-old accomplice. The duo purportedly demanded ransom from the teenager’s parents, who reside in Dubai. Subsequently, both individuals have been formally charged with attempted fraud in a Kuala Lumpur court. Details…
Tiong Bahru Residents Object to Purple HDB Repainting Residents of Blocks 9A and 9B in Tiong Bahru have raised concerns about the recent repainting of their HDB blocks in purple. They allege that no vote was conducted to approve this decision, leading to dissatisfaction among the residents. Community Outcry The objection to the repainting was…
Progress Singapore Party Announces Plans to Regroup After Election Loss Progress Singapore Party (PSP) Chairman Dr. Tan Cheng Bock recently declared that he would be stepping back from involvement in the next general election. The announcement was made during a speech at West Coast Market on May 10. Dr. Tan, along with Secretary-General Leong Mun…
HOME Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Fundraising Campaign Singaporean non-profit organization, HOME, is commemorating its 20th year of operation with a six-month fundraising campaign that will run until 8 June 2025. The campaign aims to secure financial support to sustain crucial services provided to migrant workers in Singapore, which includes shelter facilities, legal assistance, skills training…
Singapore’s IMDA Investigates ViewQwest Over Internet Outage The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore has launched an investigation into internet service provider ViewQwest following a hardware fault that resulted in customers being offline for several days. The incident has sparked frustration among users who experienced prolonged service disruptions and faced challenges in receiving adequate…
Ravi Philemon Calls for Unity Among Alternative Parties Post-GE2025 Ravi Philemon, a member of Red Dot United, has emphasized the importance of unity among Singapore’s alternative parties in the aftermath of the 3 May 2025 General Election. He has specifically highlighted the necessity to prioritize core issues over divisive politics and has committed to adopting…