Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh still commands the support of his party, say political observers.SINGAPORE: The criminal charges laid on Workers’ Party (WP) secretary-general Pritam Singh on Tuesday (Mar 19) have raised questions about the party's future heading into the next general election, which must be called by November 2025, political analysts said.The charges are …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Why quirky and overpriced treats are a modern joy, not a culinary crime.Dear Singaporeans, let’s pause for a moment and appreciate the whimsical delights of Ramadan Bazaar food.Do you not find joy in the delightful absurdity of upscale street food, like Maggi curry mee gelato served in a salt-rimmed cocktail glass? Or the creative brilliance …
Workers' Party Secretary-General faces criminal charges related to parliamentary testimony.SINGAPORE: Mr. Pritam Singh, the secretary-general of the Workers’ Party (WP), pleaded not guilty to two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee in connection with the case of former WP MP Raeesah Khan. Ms. Khan resigned from both the party and Parliament on November 31, …
Mediacorp’s news brand seeks to engage audiences in the West with insights on China, Japan, and Korea.SINGAPORE: Mediacorp’s news and current affairs brand CNA will soon be introduced in North America and the United Kingdom.This move will be rolled out through a mix of platforms, including television streaming services, YouTube, and a specially curated edition …
An ACS alumnus reflects on the elitist mindset that comes with attending a prestigious schoolFirst, it was NUS kids who garnered a reputation for getting away with anything as long as they had a stellar academic record. That pattern seems to have manifested for Anglo Chinese School (ACS) kids too.A recent raid of an Orchard …
Edelman Trust Barometer highlights strong public confidence in Singapore's governmentSINGAPORE: A recent report on global trust levels in institutions reveals that Singaporeans continue to have the highest level of trust in their government, compared to other sectors.According to the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, released earlier this week, 77% of Singaporeans trust their government to do …
PSA's comprehensive approach to workplace well-being for migrant workers earns national recognitionSINGAPORE: To create a psychologically safe working environment, PSA Corporation, Singapore’s leading port operator, launched a multilingual well-being survey to understand the needs of more than 3,000 employees, including migrant workers, contractors, and suppliers.Developed with the help of a clinical psychologist, the survey was …
Surge in Traffic Breaks August 2019 Record as Over 490,000 Travelers Pass Through in One DaySINGAPORE: On Friday, March 8, Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints saw an unprecedented surge in traveler numbers, with nearly 495,000 individuals passing through, breaking a pre-pandemic record set in August 2019 by approximately 10,000 visitors. This marked a significant milestone as …
Countries are keen to adopt Singapore’s anti-scam measures, such as the SMS Sender ID registry, says Minister Josephine TeoSINGAPORE: At the inaugural Global Fraud Summit in London on Monday (Mar 11), Singapore and 10 other countries jointly endorsed a communique underscoring their commitment to tackling fraud and recovering funds obtained through scams. This collaboration reflects …
A Controversial Gathering Sparks Tensions, But Opens Dialogue on Palestinian Solidarity in SingaporeSix speakers walk onto the stage of *SCAPE The Ground Theatre in a single file to an audience of nearly 300. Dressed plainly in monotone T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers, each speaker is slated to read a selected piece from The Gaza Monologues. These …
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