Red Dot United’s Kala Manickam Criticizes NTUC Sec-Gen Ng Chee Meng’s Remarks on Job Security Red Dot United member Kala Manickam recently criticized NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng’s comments on job security. Manickam highlighted systemic issues such as job mismatches and the perceived ineffectiveness of career support initiatives. She called for a more profound examination…
Teo Ghim Heng Executed for 2017 Murders Teo Ghim Heng, the individual who murdered his pregnant wife and four-year-old daughter in 2017 by strangling them before burning their bodies, was executed on 16 April 2025. This action was taken after he had exhausted all available legal avenues. His clemency appeals were turned down, and his…
Singapore Prepares for 14th General Election on May 3 Singapore is gearing up for its 14th General Election, scheduled for May 3, 2025. This will be the first election under the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The upcoming election will see a total of 97 seats in 33 constituencies contested, potentially involving a diverse…
People’s Action Party Announces Candidate for Bukit Gombak SMC On 14 April, the People’s Action Party (PAP) revealed Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling as its candidate for the newly established Bukit Gombak Single Member Constituency (SMC) in the upcoming General Election. This move marks the PAP’s strategic decision to field Low Yen Ling…
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…