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Family faces significant loss after water pipe burst floods their newly renovated home in Yishun.SINGAPORE: A newly renovated four-room HDB ground-floor unit in Yishun was flooded after a PUB underground water pipe burst on Monday (May 1). The family, who had just completed their renovation and was preparing to move in after the holiday weekend, …

Opposition leader's proposal gains support as a tool for fostering social cohesion.SINGAPORE: A video clip of Workers’ Party leader Pritam Singh’s speech, shared on Reddit on Monday (May 1), highlighted his call for a mandatory English proficiency test for individuals applying for citizenship or permanent residency in Singapore. The test, he argued, would aid in …

In the battle against populism, political discourse often misses the mark in engaging everyday citizens.The recent debates between Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Wong and Workers’ Party MPs left me unimpressed. If we truly care about tackling populism, we should address the issues in a way that resonates with people. If we want to foster a …

Influencer and tutor Brooke Lim opens up about her struggles and the backlash following plagiarism allegations.Brooke Lim, a 19-year-old tutor and influencer, has recently found herself in the eye of a social media storm, following allegations of plagiarism in a personal essay about her battle with an eating disorder. The accusations came after the TikTok …

Despite its claim to political neutrality, the People’s Association is often entangled in political debates due to its historical and structural ties to the ruling party.SINGAPORE: The ongoing debate about the political neutrality of the People’s Association (PA) has resurfaced once again. While the PA's mission is to act as a bridge between the government …

Ministry of Home Affairs clarifies that wealth alone does not guarantee citizenship, dismissing recent projection as unsubstantiated.SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) dismissed a widely circulated prediction that up to 3,500 high net worth individuals would be granted Singapore citizenship in 2023, calling it "highly misleading" and without credible basis.The projection, reported by Chinese-language …

Workers’ Party MP argues that appointing a defeated candidate undermines democratic principles and creates an unfair advantage for the ruling party.SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party MP Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap (Aljunied GRC) raised concerns in Parliament on Wednesday (April 19) about the lack of a level playing field in Singapore’s grassroots politics, specifically criticizing the appointment of …

Workers’ Party MP argues that a poverty line should reflect more than basic needs, pushing for a deeper understanding of poverty in a rich nation.SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) has emphasized the urgent need for an official poverty line in Singapore, advocating that it should encompass more than just the basic needs …

Accident causes morning congestion and leaves one hospitalized as authorities investigateSINGAPORE: Three individuals—a 29-year-old woman and two men, aged 27 and 44—have been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving following a serious accident on the Central Expressway (CTE) toward the Seletar Expressway (SLE) early yesterday morning.The Singapore Civil Defense Force reported the incident took place …

A test alone may not bridge Singapore’s complex language and cultural gaps.SINGAPORE: Singaporeans have voiced a clear preference for new citizens to be proficient in English, but whether a one-time test can truly address language barriers remains an open question. Following Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh’s proposal for English proficiency tests for aspiring citizens …