38 Oxley Road Designated as National Monument in Singapore 38 Oxley Road Designated as National Monument in Singapore The Singapore government has announced its decision to gazette the historic 38 Oxley Road property, which served as the residence of the nation’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, as a national monument. This designation comes after…
Singapore-based Firm Khoon Group Sanctioned by US Over Alleged Ties to Cambodian Tycoon Chen Zhi The Khoon Group, a Singapore-based firm, has come under scrutiny after being sanctioned by the United States due to alleged connections with Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi. The company is led by Ang Jui Khoon and his son Jansen Ang, who…
Analysis of Megan’s Disappearance Background For five months, concerns were raised about a four-year-old girl named Megan. Various parties, including her preschool, social workers, and family members, expressed worries about her well-being, indicating that she was at risk. Despite these warnings, efforts to monitor her safety ceased, and she tragically met a horrific fate. Details…
Netizens Express Concern Over Handling of Megan Khung’s Abuse Case Netizens Express Concern Over Handling of Megan Khung’s Abuse Case Netizens have expressed their concerns regarding what they perceive as systemic and institutional failures in the handling of the abuse case involving four-year-old Megan Khung. They believe that Megan’s tragic death could have been prevented…
The Impact of the 2009 Public Order Act on Public Assembly in Singapore Recently, three women accused of organizing a peaceful walk for Palestine were acquitted in Singapore. This case sheds light on how the 2009 Public Order Act has influenced the country’s approach to public assembly. The Act has been criticized for transforming peaceful…
TOC Questions Unequal Treatment of Instagram Account Under POFMA The Online Citizen (TOC) has raised concerns over the declaration of its Instagram account as a Declared Online Location (DOL) under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA). This move has sparked questions about potential selective enforcement of the law, particularly in comparison to…
Tan Tock Seng Hospital Responds to Allegations of Inhumane Treatment Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) issued a statement on 21 Oct in response to allegations made by a patient regarding being forcibly restrained and injected without consent. The hospital acknowledged the seriousness of the claims but also emphasized the importance of avoiding false accusations and…
Singapore Court Acquits Women Accused of Organizing Pro-Palestinian Procession A Singapore district court recently acquitted three women who were accused of organizing a pro-Palestinian procession outside the Istana. The presiding judge, John Ng, ruled that the women could not have known that the route they took was restricted. Judge Ng also noted that the accused…
Singapore Democratic Party Leader Challenges Minister K Shanmugam to Public Debate on Identity Politics Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) leader Chee Soon Juan has issued a challenge to Minister K Shanmugam for a public debate on the topic of identity politics in Singapore. The challenge comes in response to Shanmugam’s recent parliamentary statement cautioning against racial…
Temasek Denies Links to Prince Holding Group Singaporean state investor Temasek has refuted any connections to Prince Holding Group, a Cambodian company allegedly involved in a scam ring. The denial comes in response to a report by Bloomberg that suggested ties between Temasek and the implicated group. Temasek categorically stated that it had no relationship…