Singapore’s Population Reaches 6.11 Million in June 2025 Singapore’s population has reached a milestone of 6.11 million as of June 2025, with significant growth attributed to an increase in non-residents. This marks a notable increase in the country’s demographic landscape. Record Citizenship Grants and Permanent Residents in 2024 In 2024, Singapore saw a record number…
Man Charged for Sending Pork and Offensive Note to Singapore Mosque A 61-year-old man in Singapore has been charged with allegedly mailing pork and an offensive note to a mosque, sparking an investigation into his potential involvement in similar incidents targeting religious sites. The Incident and Charges The man, whose identity has not been disclosed,…
Malaysians on Global Sumud Flotilla Safe Amid Israeli Harassment All 34 Malaysians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla have been reported safe despite facing instances of Israeli harassment, including drone and sound bomb attacks. The mission, which involves participants from more than 40 countries, is aimed at delivering aid to Gaza amidst escalating famine and conflict….
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Encourages Stronger Opposition Presence in Parliament On September 24, 2025, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed his support for a more robust opposition presence in Parliament. He emphasized the importance of both the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) and the opposition Workers’ Party (WP) serving the interests of Singaporeans diligently. In his…
Minister Chee Hong Tat Addresses Objectives of Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (Vers) Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat recently spoke in Parliament about the Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (Vers), emphasizing its intended purpose and objectives. The scheme, which aims to facilitate orderly housing renewal and maintain long-term affordability, should not deviate into creating a…
Worker’s Party MP Fadli Fawzi Advocates for Policy Changes Singaporean Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Fadli Fawzi has recently made a call for a reassessment of the concept of meritocracy and the implementation of stronger policies to safeguard the dignity of vulnerable members of society. Fawzi emphasized the need for particular attention to be given…
Pakistani Man Pleads Guilty to Immigration Offences in Singapore A Pakistani man, who was permanently barred from entering Singapore in 1998, has recently pleaded guilty to multiple immigration offences after re-entering the country using a false identity. This incident has sparked a discussion among netizens regarding the effectiveness of Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)…
ComfortDelGro Introduces Cross-Border Taxi Booking Service to Johor Bahru ComfortDelGro, a prominent transportation company in Singapore, is set to launch a new cross-border taxi booking service on 25 September. This service will enable passengers to book direct trips from Singapore to Johor Bahru through a dedicated 24-hour hotline. Details of the Service Passengers interested in…
Two Indian Nationals Charged with Offering Sexual Favours to ICA Officer On 18 September, two Indian nationals were charged with offering sexual favours to an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer in exchange for assistance with visit pass applications. The ICA officer, who had previously been sentenced to 22 months in jail for corruption, confessed…
Israel Defense Forces Order Love Aid Singapore Polyclinic in North Gaza to Relocate The Love Aid Singapore polyclinic, located in North Gaza, has been instructed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to dismantle and relocate to the south. The organization, which began operations in July, is making preparations to move the facility to the southern…