Deal Includes Fleet, Maintenance, and Fuel Operations with Integration to Grab’s PlatformSINGAPORE: Grab announced its acquisition of Trans-cab, Singapore’s third-largest taxi operator, which has a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles. The deal, expected to complete by Q4 2023, will see Grab Rentals acquire 100% of Trans-cab's shares, including its taxi and car rental business, maintenance …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
WP Leaders Confirm Resignations Following Admission of Inappropriate RelationshipSINGAPORE: The Workers’ Party announced on Wednesday (Jul 19) that Aljunied GRC MP Leon Perera and senior party member Nicole Seah have resigned from their party and parliamentary positions. The decision followed a video circulated online, suggesting an "inappropriate exchange" between the two.WP Chief Pritam Singh revealed …
AGO Flags Financial Mismanagement at CAAS and Weaknesses in PA’s Control PracticesSINGAPORE: The Auditor-General's Office (AGO) has highlighted several lapses in financial controls, including an over-disbursement of S$1 million by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and issues with cash handling practices at the People’s Association (PA). These findings, detailed in the AGO’s report …
Pritam Singh Speaks on Leon Perera and Nicole Seah’s Exit Amid a Political StormSINGAPORE: Amid a stormy political week, the Workers’ Party (WP) held a press conference to address the resignations of Aljunied GRC MP Leon Perera and senior WP member Nicole Seah. Their exit came after a video surfaced online suggesting an inappropriate relationship, …
From Extramarital Scandals to CPIB Investigations, Singapore’s Political Landscape Faces Intense ScrutinySINGAPORE: July has proven to be a whirlwind for Singapore politics, marked by a series of scandals and controversies that have gripped public attention. Typically, political discussions in Singapore are seen as dry, but recent events have unfolded like a political thriller, sparking spirited …
A Look at the Career of Singapore’s Interim Transport MinisterSINGAPORE: Following the recent Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) probe involving Transport Minister S Iswaran, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong appointed Senior Minister of State Chee Hong Tat as Acting Minister for Transport. Mr. Iswaran, along with businessman Ong Beng Seng, was arrested on July 11 …
PM Lee Confirms No Plans for an Early Election Amid PAP IssuesSINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong affirmed that the People's Action Party (PAP) will address recent controversies involving its Members of Parliament with transparency and rigor. Responding to public concerns about a potential slip in PAP standards, Mr. Lee emphasized that “no system is …
A Look Behind the Price Tag of Singapore’s Popular House Brand SnacksSINGAPORE: When I first saw the price tag on Meadows truffle-flavored potato chips, I was certain it was a mistake. At just $1 for a 60-gram bag, it seemed too good to be true—especially compared to $1.90 for a similar-sized bag from brands like …
The Hotel Properties Ltd. Director Will Surrender Passport Upon Return to SingaporeSINGAPORE: Property magnate Ong Beng Seng, managing director of Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), has been arrested in connection with a Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) inquiry involving Transport Minister S Iswaran. Though no charges have been filed, Ong posted bail of S$100,000 (US$75,700) and …
Forum Responses Highlight Nostalgia, Community Spirit, and Work CultureSINGAPORE: When asked, “What is the Singaporean way of life to you?” a Singaporean shared memories of a simple, happy life marked by close community ties, despite financial hardship. “My family’s poor, but we had a simple happy life with good neighbours,” the poster wrote, recalling fondly …
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