Lucien Wong Reappointed as Attorney-General for Fourth Term Lucien Wong has been reappointed as attorney-general for a fourth term, serving from 2026 to 2029. At 72 years old, he becomes the oldest appointee to the role in Singapore’s history. The decision to retain Wong has been met with a mix of reactions. Government’s Justification The…
NTUC Secretary-General Responds to Court Criticism of Income Insurance NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng has recently commented on a court ruling that raised concerns about the conduct of Income Insurance in a 2019 accident case. The court criticized the insurer for allegedly engaging in “stonewalling” and making “unfounded objections” during the legal proceedings. Public Reaction…
Concerns Raised by Unconventional Nurse Community in Singapore The Unconventional Nurse community in Singapore has recently expressed concerns regarding changes in the nursing job placements within the country. Members of the community, particularly fresh graduates and early-career nurses, have reported difficulties in securing positions in hospitals. The group has highlighted the need for policymakers to…
Singapore Teachers’ Workload and Hours Compared to Global Peers In a recent report by the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey, it was revealed that Singaporean teachers work longer hours than teachers in other countries, despite spending fewer hours in the classroom. This finding has sparked discussions online about the workload and compensation of teachers…
Singapore Appoints International Panel to Improve Rail Reliability Singapore has taken a proactive step in addressing recent disruptions in its MRT and LRT networks by appointing a five-member international panel of rail experts. This panel will serve as advisors to a new task force focused on enhancing the reliability, safety, and efficiency of the nation’s…
Malaysian MPs Call for Confirmation of Investigation Status in Death Row Case Malaysian Members of Parliament have voiced concerns and urged Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to provide clarity on the status of an investigation related to death row inmate Pannir Selvam Pranthaman. Pannir is facing execution in Singapore on 8 October and has been…
Israeli Forces Intercept Global Sumud Flotilla Bound for Gaza Israeli forces intercepted the entire Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza, seizing the final vessel, the Marinette, about 42.5 nautical miles offshore. The interception led to the detainment of hundreds of activists, with Israeli authorities announcing that more than 250 individuals had been processed and would…
Investigation Launched Into Abandonment of Cats in Toa Payoh A recent incident in the vicinity of Blocks 35 and 36 Lorong Toa Payoh has raised concerns among animal welfare organizations. A total of 14 cats were found abandoned in the area, prompting suspicions that they may be from the same family and potentially connected to…
Singapore High Court Rules Against Foreign Liquidators in 1MDB Case The Singapore High Court has made a ruling regarding foreign liquidators’ ability to pursue claims related to transactions associated with the 1MDB scandal that took place prior to the enactment of the 2018 insolvency law. The court’s decision was based on statutory limitations, preventing the…
Man Swings Bag at Monkey in Mandai Wildlife Reserve A man was caught on camera swinging his bag at a monkey in Mandai Wildlife Reserve. The incident reportedly occurred after the monkey allegedly snatched food from the man’s son. The video of the encounter was shared on TikTok and quickly went viral, sparking a wave…