The Struggles and Determination Behind Singapore’s Para-Sports CommunityThe cost of a lightweight sports wheelchair shocked me: $5,000. As a para-athlete hoping to explore new sports like wheelchair running and para-fencing, this price tag is staggering. And I’m not alone. Many of Singapore’s para-athletes face similar financial challenges due to limited funding and media attention.The disparity …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Disconnect Between Jobseekers’ Preferences and Employers’ Remote Work OfferingsSINGAPORE: Many Singaporean jobseekers continue to prioritize remote work options, even as employers offer fewer such roles. According to data from employment website Indeed, only 6.6 percent of job listings in May included “work from home” or “remote work,” a decrease from the surge seen in late …
PM Lee Directs Iswaran’s Leave of Absence During Anti-Graft InquirySINGAPORE: Transport Minister S Iswaran is assisting the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) in an investigation following the discovery of a case by the anti-graft agency. CPIB has not disclosed details regarding the investigation, which involves multiple individuals, including Mr. Iswaran.Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who …
Parliament Acknowledges Tharman’s Legacy as He Retires to Run for PresidentSINGAPORE — Leader of the House Indranee Rajah led Parliament in paying tribute to Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on his final day as a Member of Parliament, following his decision to retire and contest in the upcoming Presidential Election. Tharman, also the Coordinating Minister for …
The Lawyer and Author's Legacy Continues to InspireAdrian Tan, affectionately known as LinkedIn’s “King of Singapore,” passed away at 57, leaving a lasting legacy in Singapore’s literary and legal communities. Tan, who was President of the Law Society of Singapore and an acclaimed author, was celebrated for his wit and insight, with tributes flooding social …
Former Senior Minister Advocates for a Dynamic and Unified Singaporean IdentitySINGAPORE: Former Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam received warm applause as he made his first public appearance since stepping down from government, speaking at the Sheng Gong Cultural and Folklore Beliefs Festival’s fifth anniversary at Zhen Ren Gong Temple in Redhill Close. Tharman shared his vision …
Fans Debate Accessibility and Fairness as Singapore Prepares for Taylor Swift’s Only Southeast Asia StopThe last few weeks have been intense for Taylor Swift and Coldplay fans in Singapore, with people lining up at SingPost outlets, securing UOB credit cards, and multitasking across devices to grab coveted tickets. Despite added concert dates, the demand remains …
Forum to Discuss Freedom of Expression and Accountability for Online HateSINGAPORE: A panel of academics, lawyers, and media professionals will gather on Saturday (July 8) to discuss the unchecked rise of political hate sites in Singapore and the need for accountability. Hosted at Palms Bistro, this event is organized by The Asia Centre, The Independent …
Liability Findings May Lead to Damages Owed by Workers' Party Leaders and Town Council StaffSINGAPORE: The Court of Appeal has ruled that Workers' Party leaders Sylvia Lim and Low Thia Khiang are liable for negligence regarding the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council (AHTC) payment processes. However, WP chief Pritam Singh was cleared of any negligence in this …
Reflection on how one opposition politician’s principles might have avoided the Ridout Road controversy.SINGAPORE – Despite a lengthy six-hour Parliamentary session on July 3, in which Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan explained how they came to rent state-owned bungalows along Ridout Road, some are questioning whether the entire saga could have been avoided if …
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