By Sanjeewa Jayaweera In a statement issued on July 12,, Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said, “Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. The CPIB ...
Presidential hopeful Tharman to Singapore youths: Good to be socially aware but ‘make haste slowly’ when changing social norms
Being “woke” can be a good thing, if it means making people more socially aware of issues. But when it comes to changing social norms, it is ...
Would you take the plunge? Ice baths are becoming mainstream in Singapore
Ice baths usually involve immersing one’s body in ice water at temperatures ranging from 10 deg C to 15 deg C. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Commentary: String of controversies a setback for Workers’ Party’s progress in Singapore
Workers’ Party’s latest controversies raise questions about the implications for the opposition landscape, says NTU political analyst Felix Tan.
Not easy but necessary to maintain racial, religious harmony in Singapore: Edwin Tong | Video
Speaking at the launch of a national festival on interracial unity, Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong said the occasion was a reminder of lessons learnt from race riots that once shook Singapore - and of the need to focus on common ground rather than differences.
Singapore to nominate experienced politician for House Speaker as scandals rock city-state
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong intends to nominate Seah Kian Peng to be the next speaker of parliament after his predecessor resigned over an extramarital affair.
Singapore vows to ‘get to bottom’ of racial discrimination allegations made by police officer before his death
Before his death, Uvaraja Gopal detailed in a Facebook post what he said was a toxic work culture and added that he had sought help but was shunned.
Singapore To Probe Allegations Of Racial Discrimination Faced By Indian-Origin Cop Before Death
Following the death of an Indian-origin Singapore Police officer, the Law Minister of Singapore wrote to the police department to probe into racial discrimination faced by him prior to his death.
Armed robbery in Singapore Strait on the rise in first half of 2023
More incidents of armed robbery occurred in the Singapore Strait in the first half of 2023, amid a worsened socio-economic situation in the region, according to a sea crime watch group for Asia.
Minister: Don’t overreact to ‘Chinese-dominant’ label put on Singapore society for political reasons by some countries
Some countries' leaders will always paint Singapore as being a Chinese-dominant society and such portrayals will not stop as domestic politics in ...
Singapore’s PAP, WP members concerned over handling of scandals but confident their parties can move on
Party insiders from both the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) and opposition Workers’ Party (WP) said that there were gaps in how their ...
Singapore’s Navy receives first of four new German-built submarines
The vessel had arrived in Singapore on July 8 after a voyage from the German port of Kiel that started in late May.
Singapore to Nominate House Speaker as Scandals Rock City-State
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong intends to nominate Seah Kian Peng to be the next speaker of parliament after his predecessor resigned over an extramarital affair.
Singapore’s political mess gets roped into chaotic Taylor Swift edits (Videos)
The recent slew of political scandals involving two separate affairs amongst politicians that baffled Singaporeans this past week just got amped up by the power of the internet.
Singapore sends youngest team to Netball World Cup, eyes tournament as stepping stone to regional success
The tournament begins on Jul 28, and the Singapore team will kick off its campaign against world number eight Uganda in their first match.
Grab acquires Singapore’s third-largest taxi operator Trans-cab
Singapore's ride-hailing and food delivery company Grab has signed an agreement for its car rental unit Grab Rentals to acquire Trans-cab, the city state's third largest taxi operator. The deal, Grab's first local competitor acquisition,