Health Minister’s Statement Sparks Debate Over PA Neutrality Health Minister Ong Ye Kung’s recent statement regarding the assignment of Galaxy CC to Sembawang West SMC has stirred up a discussion about potential political influence within the People’s Association (PA). This development has brought to light concerns about the PA’s neutrality, particularly in light of past…
Israel Resumes Assault on Gaza, Resulting in Palestinian Casualties Israel has launched a significant assault on Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 342 Palestinians. The attack marked the end of a two-month ceasefire with Hamas and targeted various areas, including Khan Younis, Rafah, and Gaza City. Israel’s Justification and Hamas’ Response Israel stated…
Former NMP Braema Mathi Reflects on Recent Confrontation at Shanmugam’s MPS Former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) and veteran activist Braema Mathi recently shared her reflections on a recent confrontation that occurred at Minister K. Shanmugam’s Meet-The-People Session (MPS). Mathi raised concerns regarding what she perceived as state intimidation and the diminishing space for activism…
Lim Jialiang’s Critique of Singapore’s Political System Lim Jialiang has raised concerns regarding the Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system and Town Councils in Singapore, suggesting that these mechanisms were established to solidify political control and diminish the political nature of civic involvement in the country. He argues that the evolution of Meet-the-People Sessions (MPS) from…
Jamus Lim Advocates for Broadening Local Talent Pool Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim has called on Singapore to reassess its approach to workforce planning, emphasizing the need to enhance opportunities for local graduates in higher education. In a recent statement, Lim proposed expanding access to universities to cultivate a larger pool of skilled professionals domestically,…
Three Men Accused of US$390 Million Nvidia Chip Fraud Three men, consisting of two Singaporeans and a Chinese national, have been implicated in a fraud case involving the movement of Nvidia chips amounting to US$390 million. The accused individuals are facing allegations of defrauding Dell and Super Micro by purportedly making false claims in 2024…
Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss Satirizes Singapore’s Electoral Boundary Changes Former politician and lawyer Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss recently took to social media platform Facebook to express her views on Singapore’s latest electoral boundary changes. In her post, she humorously compared the shifts in electoral boundaries to a “merry-go-round,” suggesting that while changes may appear to be happening, the overall…
Singapore’s Electoral Map Redrawn with Major Changes Singapore’s electoral map has undergone significant changes following the announcement by the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) on 11 March. The EBRC revealed that out of the total 31 constituencies, only five Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) and four Single Member Constituencies (SMCs) remain unchanged from the previous election….
Holland & Barrett Closes All Singapore Outlets After Nearly Two Decades British health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has made the decision to close all 12 of its outlets in Singapore, signaling its departure from the market where it has operated for almost 20 years. The closure was officially announced on 10 March, following…
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong Emphasizes Importance of Immigration and Unity Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered a speech at the Teck Ghee Citizenship Ceremony on 9 March 2025, highlighting the crucial role of immigration in Singapore’s survival. He emphasized the need for new and existing citizens to actively participate in fostering integration within the…