Jamus Lim Reflects on 38 Oxley Road Dispute Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Jamus Lim recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing 38 Oxley Road dispute in a Facebook post dated 17 November. In his post, Lim delved into the complexities surrounding the case, particularly focusing on the contentious issue of when the state should…
Singapore Issues Correction Direction to MalaysiaNow under POFMA Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs has recently issued a correction direction to MalaysiaNow under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA). The directive was issued in response to what Singapore authorities deemed as false claims made in an article related to the execution of Pannir…
High Court Dismisses Wrongful Termination Suit by Ex-Prudential Leader The High Court recently made a decision to dismiss a wrongful termination suit filed by a former Prudential agency leader. The ex-leader had claimed that the termination was a result of retaliation for whistleblowing activities. Netizens Express Concern Over Whistleblower Protections Following the court’s ruling, there…
Renewed Praise for Ong Beng Seng Amid Narrowed Charges Renewed praise for Ong Beng Seng has emerged, raising discussions about how the charges against him were significantly narrowed. Ong Beng Seng, a key figure in a corruption scandal involving over S$400,000 in gifts to former minister S Iswaran, has garnered attention for the reduction in…
Singapore’s Ranking in Gallup Law and Order Report 2025 Singapore has been recognized as one of the safest countries globally in the 2025 Gallup Law and Order Report. The report highlights the high level of public confidence in law enforcement within the country. This acknowledgment underscores Singapore’s commitment to maintaining public safety and security. Public…
China-born Cambodian Tycoon Chen Zhi Faces Fraud Allegations Chen Zhi, a prominent China-born Cambodian tycoon, has recently come under scrutiny following allegations of being defrauded by his Singapore family office chief, David Wong. The incident, which reportedly took place in 2021, involved Wong allegedly stealing millions from Zhi’s accounts. Background on Chen Zhi Chen Zhi,…
Foreign Minister Urges Singaporeans to Seek Balance in Israel-Palestine Conflict Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan recently made a public appeal to Singaporeans, urging them to seek balance and promote dialogue in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Balakrishnan’s call for a balanced approach comes amidst escalating tensions and violence in the region. Response to Balakrishnan’s Appeal However, some…
Therme Group Singapore Wins Marina South Tender Therme Group Singapore, under the leadership of former minister Mah Bow Tan, has been awarded the Concept and Price Revenue Tender to develop a S$1 billion wellness attraction in Marina South. The announcement was made by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). The 4-hectare project is set to include…
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s Response to 38 Oxley Road Controversy Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has chosen not to comment on the recent government decision to designate 38 Oxley Road as a national monument. This move has sparked criticism from some members of the online community, who have called for the government to honor…
Lee Hsien Yang Accuses Singapore Government of Disregarding Lee Kuan Yew’s Will Lee Hsien Yang has made public accusations against the Singapore government, claiming that they are not honoring the wishes expressed in the will of his father, Lee Kuan Yew. The focal point of this dispute is the decision to preserve 38 Oxley Road,…