The People’s Action Party (PAP) to Contest Aljunied GRC with New Candidates The People’s Action Party (PAP) has announced its decision to contest Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC) with four first-time candidates. This move is seen as a strategic effort by the PAP to regain control of a ward that has been held by the…
Red Dot United Withdraws from Opposition Coalition Red Dot United, a political party in Singapore, has made the decision to withdraw from the opposition coalition it helped establish. The reason behind this move is the National Solidarity Party’s choice to engage in a three-cornered fight in Sembawang GRC. Concerns Over Three-Cornered Fight Red Dot United…
Is’haq Rajoo Jay Announces Candidacy for Queenstown SMC Is’haq Rajoo Jay has declared his intention to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming general election for the newly established Queenstown Single-Member Constituency (SMC). In a bid to avoid a three-cornered fight, Jay has garnered support from alternative parties. He aims to focus his campaign…
Trailer Incident Causes Traffic Disruption on Upper Bukit Timah Road On 9 April, a trailer lost its load of concrete slabs along Upper Bukit Timah Road, resulting in a temporary halt in traffic flow. The 54-year-old driver of the trailer is currently cooperating with the authorities as they conduct investigations into the incident. Fortunately, there…
Minister Chan Chun Sing Reaffirms NMP Safeguards Amid Calls for Review Minister Chan Chun Sing reiterated on 8 April that the safeguards in place for the Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) scheme are sufficient to maintain its non-partisan nature. This statement came in response to queries from Workers’ Party (WP) Member of Parliament Jamus Lim…
President Lai Emphasizes Importance of Freedom of Speech on Commemorative Day Honoring Democracy Advocate Deng Nan-jung President William Lai recently marked Freedom of Speech Day by paying tribute to democracy advocate Deng Nan-jung. This commemoration highlighted the significance of upholding the fundamental right to freedom of speech in a democratic society. Guarding Against Misuse of…
The National Solidarity Party’s Decision to Contest Sembawang GRC in GE2025 Sparks Backlash The National Solidarity Party (NSP) has recently announced its intention to contest in Sembawang Group Representation Constituency (GRC) for the upcoming General Election in 2025. This decision has triggered a wave of online backlash from various netizens, with many expressing concerns over…
Progress Singapore Party Unveils 2025 Manifesto with 60 Policy Proposals The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) launched its 2025 manifesto on April 6 at its headquarters in Bukit Timah. The manifesto outlines a series of proposed reforms across various sectors, including the economy, housing, labor, and education. Key Proposals in the Manifesto The manifesto includes around…
Pritam Singh Supports PM Wong’s Warning on Global Trade Shocks Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has expressed his support for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s caution regarding potential global trade shocks. Singh emphasized the importance of national unity, noting that it should encompass political diversity and more comprehensive parliamentary representation. Importance of Political Diversity in Achieving…
Track Fault Causes Delays on East-West Line A track fault on the East-West Line on April 4 resulted in significant delays of up to 20 minutes for commuters traveling between Queenstown and Boon Lay stations. The incident prompted SMRT to issue shuttle services and alternative travel advisories to assist affected passengers. Impact on Commuters The…