Singapore

Singapore Authorities Detain Minors Under Internal Security Act for Self-Radicalisation Singapore has recently taken action against two minors who were found to be involved in activities related to self-radicalisation. A 17-year-old boy has been detained, while a 15-year-old girl has been subjected to restrictions under the Internal Security Act. Details of the Case According to…

Eliza Teoh’s Revelations on Media Bias Resonate Today Eliza Teoh’s recent post on social media, discussing her experience of being discouraged from reporting positively on opposition candidates in the 1990s, has sparked a conversation about media bias in Singapore. Despite the post being decades old, Teoh’s observations still strike a chord with many individuals, highlighting…

Taiwan Mobilizes Rescue Team and Equipment Following Myanmar Earthquake Taiwan has taken swift action in response to the earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, mobilizing 126 rescuers, six search dogs, and 15 tonnes of equipment. The rescue team is currently on full standby, awaiting approval from both Myanmar and Thailand for deployment. Deployment Pending…

Strong Earthquakes Hit Myanmar, Tremors Felt Across Southeast Asia On 28 March, 2025, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck near Sagaing, Myanmar, followed by a magnitude 6.4 aftershock. The impact of the seismic activity was felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand, causing damage in Myanmar and triggering widespread concern throughout the region….

ELD Increases Election Expenses Cap and Updates Minority Candidate Requirements On 27 March, the Elections Department (ELD) announced that the maximum election expenses per elector will increase from S$4 to S$5. The reason cited for this adjustment was inflation. Changes in GRC Minority Candidate Requirements ELD also confirmed new requirements for minority candidates in Group…

Workplace Fatalities in Singapore Rise in 2024 In 2024, the number of workplace deaths in Singapore saw an increase to 43, up from 36 in the previous year, as reported by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The construction, transport and storage, and marine industries were identified as the sectors accounting for 80 per cent of…

Netizens Criticize PM Wong’s Statements on Cost-of-Living Pressures Netizens recently expressed criticism towards Prime Minister Wong following his comments on the challenges related to the cost of living. Many individuals argued that government policies have exacerbated inflation in the country. Key issues highlighted by the critics included the increases in Goods and Services Tax (GST),…