Temasek and GIC Face Scrutiny Over Returns and Investment Strategies Singapore’s sovereign wealth funds, Temasek and GIC, have come under scrutiny for their decade-long performance, which falls behind their global peers. Critics have raised concerns about the funds’ exposure to China, high-risk investment decisions, and lapses in due diligence. This has prompted calls for both…
The High Court Upholds Pritam Singh’s Conviction The High Court recently made a decision to uphold Pritam Singh’s conviction related to his Certificate of Participation (COP) evidence. This ruling has shifted the perception of the case from a political issue to a criminal matter. Analysis of the Court’s Judgement The judgment heavily relies on a…
The Proposed Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme and Concerns About Democratic Process The Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (VERS) has been introduced as a measure to address the long-term viability of aging public flats in Singapore. The scheme aims to offer residents the option to vote for early redevelopment of their flats, providing them with upgraded housing…
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung Addresses Public Hospital Costs Health Minister Ong Ye Kung recently spoke to foreign media about the financial aspects of healthcare in Singapore. He stated that “nine in 10 Singaporeans pay nothing” when receiving treatment at public hospitals. This assertion comes in light of a 2025 survey that revealed concerning trends…
Singapore Sees Record-High Share of Permanent Jobs Amid Concerns Singapore has recently experienced a significant increase in the proportion of permanent jobs within its workforce. While this development may initially appear positive, underlying issues such as declining workforce participation rates and ambiguous employment figures have raised concerns about the country’s long-term labor resilience. Positive Trend…
Jay Ish’haq Rajoo Discusses Ongoing Investigations After POFMA Correction Jay Ish’haq Rajoo has recently addressed the public regarding the ongoing investigations that have ensued following a POFMA correction direction issued in September 2025. The investigations stem from his questioning of remarks made by Chee Hong Tat concerning the nurturing of Chinese community leaders, which included…
Ministry of Home Affairs’ Response to Zulfikar Mohamad Shariff’s Posts The Ministry of Home Affairs recently addressed posts made by Zulfikar Mohamad Shariff, sparking discussions about the government’s approach to regulating discourse. The Ministry’s actions have raised questions about the balance between freedom of speech and maintaining social harmony. Zulfikar Mohamad Shariff’s Posts and the…
Leong Mun Wai Urges Respect for Lee Kuan Yew’s Wish Regarding 38 Oxley Road Singaporean politician Leong Mun Wai has expressed his disagreement with the preservation of 38 Oxley Road, asserting that the late Lee Kuan Yew’s desire for the property’s demolition should be honored. According to Leong, this issue transcends individual preferences and holds…
Volunteers Express Dismay Over Straits Times Article on Bukit Batok Cat Rescue Volunteers involved in the Bukit Batok cat rescue have voiced their concerns over how their contributions were portrayed in a recent article by The Straits Times. According to the volunteers, the article seemed to diminish the efforts of civilians while emphasizing the role…
Volunteer Recognized at PAP Awards and Convention 2025 A volunteer who was previously accused in a viral Reddit post of intruding into a private Sengkang residents’ WhatsApp group during GE2025 has recently garnered positive attention. The volunteer was featured in a favorable profile by Petir, an organization affiliated with the People’s Action Party (PAP), and…