Key aspects of the Act have not been relevant in modern Singapore for a long time: Shanmugam . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes ‘most powerful’ foreign interference law amid fears of ever-shrinking space for dissent
The law would allow authorities to compel Internet service providers and social media platforms to provide user information, block content and remove applications used to spread content deemed hostile ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s rising Covid cases offer a glimpse into what it means to live with the virus
Singapore’s current Covid-19 spike is both puzzling and expected. Puzzling because the island nation has fully vaccinated 82% of its population of 5.7 million, a share once believed to be past the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Passes ‘Foreign Interference’ Bill Amid Criticism
The city-state claims the law is needed to safeguard Singaporean sovereignty. Critics say it is broadly worded and open to abuse. ( read original story ...)
Highly vaccinated Singapore sees rising Covid cases
Singapore’s current Covid-19 spike is both puzzling and expected. Puzzling because the island nation has fully vaccinated 82% of its population of 5.7 million, a share once believed to be past the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Set to Increase Control Over Online Content
The government says a bill approved by the legislature will block foreign influence campaigns, but opponents say measures could be used to stifle dissent. ( read original story ...)
The future of the gig economy in Singapore
We explore what could lie ahead for Singapore’s gig platforms and take a peek at what fresh funding will do for Ula. ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes law to stop foreign meddling in domestic politics
Singapore has passed a law prohibiting “foreign interference” that the government said was aimed at preventing threats to national security and sovereignty, but which critics warned would have a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce enters partnership to resolve issues affecting South Asians
The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) on Tuesday signed a non-binding partnership agreement with 24 diaspora organisations to work as a united voice on issues affecting the South Asian ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, man admits to underage sex, impregnating girlfriend’s 14-year-old daughter who regarded him as her father
A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty today (October 5) to having underage sex with his girlfriend’s daughter from when she was 14. The girl, who regarded the man as her father, ended up pregnant and gave ... ( read original story ...)
Team Singapore honoured in Parliament; work being done to increase cash rewards for para-athletes
Minister Edwin Tong reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting and enhancing sports in Singapore at all levels.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore approves foreign interference law amid rights concerns
Singapore's parliament has approved a law that gives broad powers to the government to deal with foreign interference that has sparked concern from the opposition and experts about its wide scope and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore pastor ‘sad’ woman poisoned by ivermectin at urging of other worshipers
A church where two worshipers allegedly caused a woman to be hospitalized by talking her into taking discredited parasite pills for COVID-19 said it was “saddened” by the situation. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks’ loan exposure to China Evergrande ‘insignificant’: Tharman
SINGAPORE: Singapore banks have “insignificant” loan exposures to debt-laden Chinese property giant Evergrande, said senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Monday (Oct 4). He also said the exposure ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes law to counter foreign interference after 10-hour Parliament debate
SINGAPORE - A law against foreign interference was on Monday (Oct 4) passed by Singapores Parliament after a 10-hour airing in the House, three years after it was first raised and three weeks after ... ( read original story ...)
Two Singapore Airlines A380s towed along public road to be scrapped at Changi Exhibition Centre
SINGAPORE: It was already past 10.30pm on Monday evening (Oct 5) along the remote Aviation Park Road, but at one of the gates that lead to the numerous taxiways of Changi Airport, a couple of ... ( read original story ...)