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),…
Law Society Vice-President Faces Backlash for Controversial Remarks on TikToker’s Rape Conviction Controversial Comments on LinkedIn Law Society Vice-President Boon Teck Chia has come under scrutiny for making victim-blaming remarks on LinkedIn following a TikToker’s rape conviction. His comments, which have since been removed, have sparked strong backlash from his legal colleagues. Criticism and Call…
Singapore Democratic Alliance to Contest Newly Created Pasir Ris-Changi GRC The Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) has announced its decision to contest the newly created Pasir Ris-Changi Group Representation Constituency (GRC) in the upcoming General Election. This move reaffirms the party’s commitment to serving long-time residents in the area, despite facing electoral setbacks in the past…
Constitutional Law Expert Advocates for Electoral Reform in Singapore During a recent public webinar hosted by AcademiaSG, Professor Kevin YL Tan, a renowned constitutional law expert, discussed the need for reforms in Singapore’s electoral boundary-drawing process. Professor Tan highlighted the importance of establishing an independent elections commission to enhance transparency, fairness, and accountability in the…
Large Pipe Falls Off Trailer on Balestier Road Causing Traffic Jam A significant incident occurred on Balestier Road on 21 March 2025 when a large pipe fell off a trailer, resulting in blocked lanes and a subsequent traffic jam. The event unfolded around 9 am, with authorities indicating that the trailer was suspected to have…
As Singapore gears up for the General Election (GE2025), political parties are unveiling fresh faces to engage voters ahead of the November 23 deadline. With revised electoral boundaries released on March 11, 2025, the political landscape is buzzing with activity. This article compiles insights from two Channel NewsAsia reports and additional confirmed data, spotlighting potential…
Six Governments Suspected of Using Israeli Spyware, Citizen Lab Report Reveals A recent report from Citizen Lab has identified six governments – Singapore, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, and Israel – as suspected users of Israeli spyware developed by Paragon Solutions. The spyware in question, known as Graphite, has been linked to surveillance operations conducted on…