Chinese Embassy in Singapore Objects to Attribution of Cyberattacks to China The Chinese Embassy in Singapore has raised objections to local media reports linking cyberattacks by a group known as UNC3886 to China. The reports cited Minister K Shanmugam and cybersecurity firm Mandiant in making these attributions. The embassy dismissed these claims as “groundless smears”…
The Influence of Singapore’s Mainstream Media Singapore’s mainstream media landscape has come under scrutiny for its perceived alignment with state interests and corporate agendas. With significant financial investments in outlets like SPH Media Trust and CNA, questions have been raised about the objectivity of reporting and the extent to which it serves the public. State-Aligned…
Indonesian Heiress Purchases Rare Good Class Bungalow in Singapore for S$25 Million Mimi Yuliana Maeloa, the granddaughter of the late Indonesian billionaire Eka Tjipta Widjaja, has recently acquired a rare good class bungalow located in Singapore’s prestigious Chatsworth Avenue for a substantial sum of S$25 million. This high-end property is situated in close proximity to…
Singapore Police Investigate Individuals for Sharing Singpass Details in Connection to Scams Singaporean authorities are currently investigating fifteen individuals suspected of sharing their Singpass credentials, which were subsequently used in scams resulting in victims losing over S$890,000. The investigation has led to the arrest of six individuals following a comprehensive islandwide operation conducted from 8…
Singapore’s Former President Halimah Yacob Criticizes Israel’s Actions in Gaza and the West Bank Singapore’s former President Halimah Yacob recently spoke out against Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, denouncing them as a “continuing carnage.” She specifically highlighted the killing of civilians and the use of mass starvation as violations of international law….
Singapore Community-led Palestinian Scholarship Initiative Raises Over S$510,000 The Palestinian Scholarship Initiative, a community-led effort in Singapore, recently announced the awarding of scholarships to four scholars. The initiative successfully raised over S$510,000 to support Palestinian students in Singapore. Scholarship Recipients and Educational Pursuits Among the four scholars selected for the scholarships, three are set to…
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…