Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Encourages Stronger Opposition Presence in Parliament On September 24, 2025, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed his support for a more robust opposition presence in Parliament. He emphasized the importance of both the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) and the opposition Workers’ Party (WP) serving the interests of Singaporeans diligently. In his…
Minister Chee Hong Tat Addresses Objectives of Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (Vers) Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat recently spoke in Parliament about the Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (Vers), emphasizing its intended purpose and objectives. The scheme, which aims to facilitate orderly housing renewal and maintain long-term affordability, should not deviate into creating a…
Worker’s Party MP Fadli Fawzi Advocates for Policy Changes Singaporean Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Fadli Fawzi has recently made a call for a reassessment of the concept of meritocracy and the implementation of stronger policies to safeguard the dignity of vulnerable members of society. Fawzi emphasized the need for particular attention to be given…
Pakistani Man Pleads Guilty to Immigration Offences in Singapore A Pakistani man, who was permanently barred from entering Singapore in 1998, has recently pleaded guilty to multiple immigration offences after re-entering the country using a false identity. This incident has sparked a discussion among netizens regarding the effectiveness of Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)…
ComfortDelGro Introduces Cross-Border Taxi Booking Service to Johor Bahru ComfortDelGro, a prominent transportation company in Singapore, is set to launch a new cross-border taxi booking service on 25 September. This service will enable passengers to book direct trips from Singapore to Johor Bahru through a dedicated 24-hour hotline. Details of the Service Passengers interested in…
Two Indian Nationals Charged with Offering Sexual Favours to ICA Officer On 18 September, two Indian nationals were charged with offering sexual favours to an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer in exchange for assistance with visit pass applications. The ICA officer, who had previously been sentenced to 22 months in jail for corruption, confessed…
Israel Defense Forces Order Love Aid Singapore Polyclinic in North Gaza to Relocate The Love Aid Singapore polyclinic, located in North Gaza, has been instructed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to dismantle and relocate to the south. The organization, which began operations in July, is making preparations to move the facility to the southern…
Singapore’s Independence from the British Empire On 16 September 1963, Singapore joined the Federation of Malaysia, a move that marked a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards independence from the British Empire. This decision was a crucial step in Singapore’s decolonisation process, although it is not widely acknowledged in the country today. Historical Context…
Punggol LRT Services Disrupted Due to Signalling System Fault Overview On Saturday, services on the Punggol Light Rail Transit (LRT) system were disrupted for three hours due to a fault in the new signalling system. This incident marked the third disruption in just over a month, sparking concerns among commuters and netizens. Background The disruption…
Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting of Activist Charlie Kirk Utah authorities have apprehended Tyler Robinson in connection with the tragic shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The incident has sparked widespread attention and concern within the community. FBI Evaluating Forensic Evidence Forensic evidence, including a rifle believed to be the…