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Pritam Singh's proposal sparks debate, with netizens expressing growing support for a language proficiency requirement in citizenship applications.SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party chief and Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, proposed an English proficiency test as part of the evaluation for Singapore citizenship and permanent residency applications, during Monday’s (Feb 27) debate in Parliament.Singh raised the issue …

The Singapore Armed Forces will also incorporate virtual reality technology and a new digital range to bolster training as part of its 2040 vision.SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is set to acquire an additional eight F-35B fighter jets, bringing its total fleet of fifth-generation fighters to 12 by the end of the …

Proposal calls for tax on women and non-NS-serving men to fund increase in National Service allowances.SINGAPORE: Former Nominated Member of Parliament Calvin Cheng suggested in a Facebook post on February 22 that allowances for National Service (NS) should be increased, but he proposed that the increase should not be funded by general taxpayers. Instead, he …

Rumors swirl as two prominent Lee family members are speculated to vie for Singapore’s highest office.SINGAPORE: Rumors are circulating that Singapore may be on the brink of another high-profile Lee family face-off, this time in the political arena, potentially as early as this year. According to reports from the Asia Sentinel, two prominent members of …

Minister Balakrishnan’s visit underscores Singapore and China’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.SINGAPORE: Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met with Chinese leaders on Monday (Feb 20) during his visit to China, reinforcing the strong and enduring ties between the two nations.Dr. Balakrishnan is in Beijing from Feb 19 to Feb 21, at …

New legislation aims to tackle packaging waste, promote recycling, and reduce food waste in Singapore.SINGAPORE — Dr. Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, introduced the Resource Sustainability (Amendment) Bill for its first reading in Parliament on February 6. The bill seeks to reduce packaging and food waste and aims to …

Experts predict the increased CPF Housing Grant and additional BTO ballot chances will drive more first-time buyers to the resale market.SINGAPORE: With rising costs and a pressing demand for affordable housing, the Singapore government’s Budget 2023 measures, announced on February 14, are expected to offer critical support for first-time homebuyers—though they may also have unintended …

Kim celebrates her newfound freedom after a traumatic legal battle with ex-husband Leslie Leow.SINGAPORE — Kim Lim is officially single after eight months of a grueling legal battle with her ex-husband, entrepreneur Leslie Leow. Taking to her Instagram story, Kim shared the news with her followers, expressing her relief and new perspective after the tumultuous …

Concerns Raised Over Hygiene and Health Hazards by Recurrent High-Rise Littering.SINGAPORE — A Toa Payoh resident recently took to social media to express his frustration over his upstairs neighbour, who he claims has been pouring urine from his bedroom window every morning between 5 to 6 am. According to Mr. Valiant Khong, the neighbour also …

A push for diverse housing options amidst rising property prices.SINGAPORE — During a parliamentary session on Monday (Feb 6), Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim addressed the issue of public housing, emphasizing that property prices in Singapore have escalated to alarming levels. “Recent reports highlighting record highs in property prices and rents across various districts underline …