Category: Politics

Sengkang MPs unveil an ambitious community development roadmap featuring park revitalisation, green initiatives, and resident-led planning as part of efforts to foster a more connected and inclusive estate.The Workers’ Party Members of Parliament for Sengkang – He Ting Ru, Louis Chua, and Jamus Lim – have launched a comprehensive town renewal strategy titled "Sengkang Town …

Annual ISEAS survey shows a shift in regional alignment, with ASEAN favouring Washington over Beijing amid geopolitical tensions.More than half of the 2,023 respondents surveyed across 11 Southeast Asian countries have expressed a preference for aligning with the United States over China if forced to choose between the two global powers. These findings, published in …

High-Ranking Politburo Members Reassigned Without ExplanationIn a rare and unexpected reshuffle, two senior members of China’s Politburo have exchanged roles, according to state media reports on Wednesday (Apr 2). The move, which analysts describe as unprecedented at this level of the Communist Party hierarchy, was not accompanied by an official explanation.Shi Taifeng has been reassigned …

How the PPP Leader’s Rhetoric Shapes Singapore’s Political LandscapeWith the General Election 2025 approaching, political narratives aimed at dividing Singaporeans are already taking shape. A key figure in this trend is Goh Meng Seng, leader of the People’s Power Party (PPP), who recently declared that his “mission” in Nee Soon GRC had been accomplished.His campaign …

Malaysia’s Top Court to Decide on AGC’s Appeal Against Judicial Review BidMalaysia’s Federal Court has rejected former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s attempt to block the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) from appealing against his bid for house arrest. The ruling, delivered on Monday (Mar 24), clears the way for a legal showdown over the legitimacy of a …

Sengkang MP Highlights Impact of High Rents on Business Viability and InflationWorkers' Party MP Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) has raised concerns over the rising rental costs affecting businesses, describing them as a significant challenge for small business owners.In a social media post on Wednesday (Mar 19), Assoc Prof Lim shared insights from conversations with residents, …

Workers’ Party MP calls for formal recognition of caregiving as essential labour with structured compensationFamily caregiving plays a crucial role in Singapore’s social framework, yet remains largely unpaid. On Friday (Mar 7), Workers’ Party MP Gerald Giam (Aljunied GRC) emphasised the need for financial recognition of this work, proposing allowances and CPF contributions for caregivers …

Despite Guilty Verdict, Public Support for the Opposition Leader Remains StrongPritam Singh, Leader of the Opposition and secretary-general of the Workers’ Party, was found guilty of lying to the Committee of Privileges (COP) about his management of the Raeesah Khan incident. Despite this, his political standing appears undiminished as he prepares for the upcoming General …

US President Extends Military and Economic Cooperation with India During Modi VisitOn Thursday, February 13, US President Donald Trump offered to sell cutting-edge F-35 fighter jets to India, as he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to boost bilateral trade. This move signals a deepening of relations between the two countries, which contrasts with …

Trump’s Nominee for Health Chief Defends Record Amid Criticism from Democrats and ProtestersRobert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, faced heated questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing on January 29. Democratic lawmakers sharply criticised him for his controversial anti-vaccine views, accusing him of promoting …