Singapore Democratic Alliance to Contest Newly Created Pasir Ris-Changi GRC The Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) has announced its decision to contest the newly created Pasir Ris-Changi Group Representation Constituency (GRC) in the upcoming General Election. This move reaffirms the party’s commitment to serving long-time residents in the area, despite facing electoral setbacks in the past…
Constitutional Law Expert Advocates for Electoral Reform in Singapore During a recent public webinar hosted by AcademiaSG, Professor Kevin YL Tan, a renowned constitutional law expert, discussed the need for reforms in Singapore’s electoral boundary-drawing process. Professor Tan highlighted the importance of establishing an independent elections commission to enhance transparency, fairness, and accountability in the…
Large Pipe Falls Off Trailer on Balestier Road Causing Traffic Jam A significant incident occurred on Balestier Road on 21 March 2025 when a large pipe fell off a trailer, resulting in blocked lanes and a subsequent traffic jam. The event unfolded around 9 am, with authorities indicating that the trailer was suspected to have…
As Singapore gears up for the General Election (GE2025), political parties are unveiling fresh faces to engage voters ahead of the November 23 deadline. With revised electoral boundaries released on March 11, 2025, the political landscape is buzzing with activity. This article compiles insights from two Channel NewsAsia reports and additional confirmed data, spotlighting potential…
Six Governments Suspected of Using Israeli Spyware, Citizen Lab Report Reveals A recent report from Citizen Lab has identified six governments – Singapore, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, and Israel – as suspected users of Israeli spyware developed by Paragon Solutions. The spyware in question, known as Graphite, has been linked to surveillance operations conducted on…
Health Minister’s Statement Sparks Debate Over PA Neutrality Health Minister Ong Ye Kung’s recent statement regarding the assignment of Galaxy CC to Sembawang West SMC has stirred up a discussion about potential political influence within the People’s Association (PA). This development has brought to light concerns about the PA’s neutrality, particularly in light of past…
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…
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…
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…
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,…