Singapore

Singapore PM’s Facebook Flooded with Appeals for Justice in Zubeen Garg’s Death Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s official Facebook page has been flooded with comments demanding justice for Indian singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in Singapore on September 19, 2025. Garg’s death has led to widespread public protests and formal investigations in both Singapore…

KF Seetoh Criticizes Singapore’s Socially-conscious Enterprise Hawker Centres Food critic and hawker culture advocate KF Seetoh has recently voiced criticism towards Singapore’s Socially-conscious Enterprise Hawker Centres (SEHCs), highlighting what he perceives as overlooked ground issues within the system. His remarks were prompted by an Instagram video shared by Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the…

Mathematician Challenges Singapore Electoral Boundary Revisions Singaporean mathematician and theoretical physicist Jo Teo has raised concerns regarding the recent revision of electoral boundaries in the country. Teo, known for her expertise in mathematical analysis, has questioned the rationale behind the adjustments, particularly in relation to the distribution of electors-to-Member of Parliament (MP) ratios and the…

Italian Swimmers Released from Custody in Singapore After Diplomatic Intervention Three major news agencies — AFP, Reuters, and AP — have reported that two Italian swimmers who were arrested for shoplifting in Singapore have been released from custody following intervention by Italian diplomatic officials. The incident has sparked controversy as it appears to contradict Minister…

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…

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…