Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim Supports Education Ministry’s Plan to Hire More Teachers Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Jamus Lim has expressed his approval of the Education Ministry’s initiative to recruit an additional 1,000 teachers annually. He views this move as a positive step, provided it effectively reduces teacher workloads and enhances support for young…
Minister and NTUC Chief Encourage Graduates to Keep an Open Mind in Job Search On 10 July, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng and NTUC chief Ng Chee Meng offered advice to fresh graduates, urging them to maintain an “open mind” in their pursuit of employment opportunities. The suggestion was made in light of current economic…
Jollibean Outlets in Singapore Close Amid Unpaid Salary Claims Several Jollibean outlets in Singapore have recently shut down, leaving workers in a state of uncertainty due to alleged months of unpaid salaries and Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions. The sudden closures caught employees off guard, as they claim to have received no prior notice. Worker…
Jurong West Landlord Evicts Tenant Following Fire Incident A recent incident in Jurong West has resulted in a landlord evicting a tenant after a power bank allegedly exploded while charging, leading to a fire that damaged a bedroom. The fire was reportedly put out by members of the public before the Singapore Civil Defence Force…
Pritam Singh’s Appeal Against Conviction for Lying Under Oath Workersâ Party leader Pritam Singh is scheduled to have his appeal heard on 4 November at 10am regarding his conviction for providing false testimony to the Committee of Privileges. Singh was previously fined S$14,000 for the offense. He has expressed his intention to challenge both the…
Investigation into PSP Volunteer Harassment Allegations Still Pending Progress Singapore Party (PSP) volunteer Stella Stan Lee filed a police report on 5 January 2025, alleging harassment during a walkabout in Bukit Gombak. The incident occurred over six months ago, and the police have since concluded their investigations. Referral to the Attorney-Generalâs Chambers Following the conclusion…
PAPâs Criticism of Pritam Singh’s Podcast Appearance Sparks Controversy The People’s Action Party (PAP) recently came under fire for its criticism of Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh’s appearance on a Malaysian podcast. The PAP’s comments led to a backlash from netizens, who rallied in support of Singh, describing him as composed and thoughtful in…
Malaysian Man Jailed for Facilitating Prostitution in Singapore A 25-year-old Malaysian man has been sentenced to 12 months in jail and fined S$4,000 for his involvement in arranging two Japanese women to work as prostitutes in Singapore. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, took over the management of an online vice syndicate and…
Elderly Couple Travels to Perak Based on AI-Generated Video An elderly couple from Kuala Lumpur embarked on a more than four-hour journey to Perak after being convinced by an AI-generated video showcasing a fictional attraction called the “Kuak Skyride” cable car. The video, which depicted long queues and interviews with tourists, turned out to be…
Thailand’s Constitutional Court Suspends Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Pending Sedition Review Thailand’s Constitutional Court has made the decision to suspend Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending a judicial review related to sedition allegations. The allegations stem from a leaked audio clip that reportedly involved discussions with Hun Sen. As a result of this suspension, Deputy Prime…