Trudeau aims to strengthen bilateral ties and promote investment opportunities during his visit to Singapore.SINGAPORE: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a working visit to Singapore from Sept 7 to 8 as part of his upcoming Asia tour, his office confirmed on Wednesday (Aug 30). Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office also announced that Trudeau will …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
As "independence" dominates campaign narratives, voters grapple with its true meaning ahead of the elections.With just days to go before Singapore’s presidential election, the term "independent" has been repeated so often it risks losing its meaning. Each candidate—Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Ng Kok Song, and Tan Kin Lian—claims to embody independence, but their interpretations differ significantly.The president’s …
The rare legal victory highlights employer negligence and the need for improved worker safety measures.SINGAPORE: A 37-year-old migrant worker from Tamil Nadu, India, has won a lawsuit against his former employer after falling from an overcrowded lorry in 2021. The incident left Ramalingam Murugan with a fractured knee that required surgery and five months of …
Ng Kok Song, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and Tan Kin Lian emphasize fairness, accountability, and inclusivity in their approaches to managing the nation’s reserves.SINGAPORE: During a televised presidential forum on Monday (Aug 28), Singapore's three presidential candidates—Ng Kok Song, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and Tan Kin Lian—shared their perspectives on the considerations for unlocking the country's past reserves. These …
Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s engaging dialogues with youth showcase his charm, ideas on social equity, and strong public support.Over the course of a weekend, Tharman Shanmugaratnam held two exclusive dialogue events with young Singaporeans, giving a close-up look at the former minister and current presidential candidate. These sessions, attended by youth leaders, influencers, and community figures, highlighted …
Assurances given that affected voters will face no issues casting their vote as measures are in place to prevent errors.SINGAPORE: The Elections Department (ELD) has apologised after 9,822 voters across 4,803 households in Tanjong Pagar GRC mistakenly received two poll cards instead of one.In a statement on Thursday (Aug 24), the ELD attributed the error …
Rising operational costs prompt the Ministry of Education to adjust the pricing cap for school bus services, aiming to ensure continued service for students.Starting January 2024, school bus operators in Singapore will be allowed to raise the pricing cap on bus fares by up to 13%, according to the Ministry of Education (MOE). This follows …
As longer occupation periods become the norm, are Singaporeans prepared for life's unexpected changes?SINGAPORE: By 2024, the dream of living in the city centre will become more attainable for Singaporeans. However, with more affordable Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in prime locations comes a significant trade-off: a mandatory 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP).While the extended MOP aims …
The iconic building, steeped in nostalgia, prepares for its first major revamp in two decades.SINGAPORE: The Cathay, one of Singapore’s most iconic buildings, is closing its doors for a year and a half to undergo its first significant renovation in 20 years. The announcement, made earlier this year, has stirred up a wave of nostalgia …
Preliminary checks by the Singapore Police Force found no threat items, and investigations are ongoing.SINGAPORE: Security measures were tightened at the Environment Building on Scotts Road on Wednesday morning (Aug 23) after a bomb threat was received. The building houses the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) along with its statutory boards, the National …
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