Singapore

Government Transparency in Survey Findings Questioned WP MP Gerald Giam has raised concerns regarding the transparency of government surveys, specifically questioning whether ministries are forthcoming about their involvement in such surveys and if the findings would be shared with the public. Minister Rahayu Mahzam initially expressed skepticism towards Giam’s claims, but later refrained from providing…

Singapore Identifies 2,700 Infected Devices in Global Cyber Operation In a recent global cyber operation supported by the Singapore government, approximately 2,700 infected devices in Singapore were identified. The operation revealed that poor cyber hygiene practices had been exploited, leading to the compromise of these devices. Minister for Digital Development and Information, Josephine Teo, confirmed…

New Rules for Personal Mobility Aids Spark Calls for Immediate Enforcement Singapore – The implementation of new regulations for personal mobility aids (PMAs) is set to take place in the first quarter of 2026. However, concerns have been raised by netizens who are advocating for immediate enforcement of these rules due to widespread misuse of…

Singapore Plans Two New Rail Lines for Potential Launch in 2040s The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is currently conducting feasibility studies for two proposed new rail lines in Singapore, the Seletar Line and Tengah Line. These lines are projected to be operational sometime in the 2040s, pending the completion of the studies. The announcement of…

MHA Budget Debate Highlights Concerns Over Road Safety During the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) budget debate on 3 March, Singaporean politician Pritam Singh expressed apprehensions regarding the escalating number of traffic accidents, with a specific focus on incidents involving motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians. Pritam Singh’s Proposal to Incentivize Public Reporting In response to these…

He Ting Ru Advocates for a Strength-Based, Socially-Oriented Budget In a recent budget speech, Workers’ Party MP He Ting Ru from Sengkang GRC put forth a proposal for a shift towards a strengths-based, socially-oriented approach. She emphasized the importance of focusing on societal well-being and advocated for the implementation of a “development dashboard” to measure…

Singapore Implements New Measures to Boost Economic Recovery Singapore, February 27, 2025 – In a bid to accelerate economic recovery and support businesses affected by the ongoing global challenges, the Singaporean government has announced a series of new measures aimed at boosting growth and ensuring financial stability. New Economic Stimulus Package Finance Minister Lawrence Wong…