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A week of significant developments in Singapore.It’s been quite a week filled with notable decisions and controversies. From Member of Parliament (MP) Tin Pei Ling’s new position at Grab Singapore to the ongoing discussions surrounding the Keppel bribery scandal, and the more immediate concern for everyday consumers—Kopitiam's discontinuation of its stored-value cards.Tin Pei Ling: Balancing …

Aiming to affirm the government's commitment to affordable housing.SINGAPORE — Minister for National Development Desmond Lee has presented a ministerial motion focused on ‘affordable and accessible public housing’ in response to an earlier motion submitted by Progress Singapore Party (PSP) non-constituency members of parliament, Leong Mun Wai and Hazel Poa, concerning public housing policies.This development …

New measures aim to combat waste and enhance recycling efforts.SINGAPORE: A new Bill to enforce a plastic bag charge at supermarkets and introduce a beverage container return scheme was presented for its first reading in Parliament on Monday (Feb 6).The Resource Sustainability (Amendment) Bill aims to cut down on packaging and food waste while promoting …

A tragic case highlighting mental health concerns and the impact of fraud.Singapore — An NS officer who tragically died from a gunshot wound while serving in the police Special Operations Command (SOC) had fallen victim to an employment scam and had disclosed suicidal thoughts to his family and colleagues.Finnegan Tan Yao Jie, 21, was discovered …

Exciting Changes and Events Await in SingaporeSINGAPORE — Last week, we bid farewell to our cool, air-conditioned days and reluctantly welcomed back the sweltering 30°C temperatures. However, there’s good news: the end of the rainy season signals the return of late-night bus services and the highly anticipated Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar. Let’s explore these three …

Workers’ Party MP raises concerns about inflation and cost-of-living pressures.SINGAPORE — Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim recently addressed inflation and cost-of-living challenges alongside the upcoming GST (Goods and Services Tax) hike. The Sengkang GRC MP, who is also an Associate Professor of Economics at ESSEC Business School, suggested that the planned hike should be re-evaluated …

Law and Home Affairs Minister highlights security lessons from the recent conflict.SINGAPORE: Following the October 7 Hamas attacks and Israel's retaliatory strikes in Gaza, there has been a "noticeable increase" in anti-Singapore sentiment across social media, according to Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam. He noted that such sentiments have emerged from the region …

Workers’ Party veteran shares insights during Lunar New Year estate walk.Singapore — Workers’ Party legend Low Thia Khiang was seen accompanying Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) during a recent estate walk. Prof Lim wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday (Jan 25) that for this year’s Lunar New Year all-estate walk, he had …

Indonesia vows strict measures against companies causing environmental damage.JAKARTA: Indonesia will take stern action against firms that are found to have caused forest fires in the country, Environment Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar warned on Wednesday (Jan 25). She was quoted as saying by state news agency Antara that there will be “no mercy” for those …

Human rights advocates and public figures rally for clemency in the case of convicted drug trafficker Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam.Singapore — An appeal from Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam, a convicted Malaysian drug trafficker facing execution in Singapore, was adjourned on Monday (Jan 25). Ms. Violet Netto, Nagaenthran’s new lawyer, requested the adjournment, as reported by The Straits …