Justin Ong
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Indonesian preacher denied entry had radicalised people in Singapore: Shanmugam
Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad Batubara had been on Singapore authorities' radar for some time, for having influenced and radicalised some people here. Among them was a 17-year-old who subscribed to his teachings, believed in suicide bombing as an act of martyrdom, and was... → Read More
Self-radicalised Singaporean, 29, detained under ISA; had wanted to take up arms abroad
A 29-year-old self-radicalised Singaporean who was prepared to travel overseas to take up arms was detained in April this year under the Internal Security Act. Radjev Lal Madan Lal, a mover at a logistics company, had been influenced by the teachings of foreign radical... → Read More
S'pore govt has started review of first phase of Covid-19 response: Lawrence Wong
A review of the first phase of Singapore's response to the Covid-19 pandemic - from the start of the outbreak till August 2021 - is underway, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (May 9). The after-action review (AAR) is intended as a broad-ranging exercise to put... → Read More
NTUC aims to support 1,000 firms through training, transformation grant: Ng Chee Meng
Singapore's labour movement aims to support 1,000 companies over the next four years through a $70 million grant to raise productivity, redesign jobs and upskill workers, said National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) secretary-general Ng Chee Meng on Sunday (May 1). From... → Read More
May Day Rally: S'poreans must be prepared for economic challenges in year ahead, says PM Lee
Singaporeans must be prepared for more economic challenges in the year ahead even as the Government does all it can to cushion the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, especially on the cost of living, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (May 1). "The fundamental... → Read More
Lawrence Wong: The 'loyal team player' thrust into role of Singapore's PM-in-waiting
In conversations with over a dozen people who either knew or worked with Mr Wong over the years, a picture emerged of a man both self-possessed and yet self-effacing. . Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
When will Lawrence Wong take over from PM Lee: 5 key questions
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (April 16) held a press conference to elaborate on how Finance Minister Lawrence Wong was chosen as leader of the ruling People's Action Party's fourth-generation (4G) team. He was joined by Mr Wong, 49, and former... → Read More
8 things to know about Lawrence Wong
Finance Minister Lawrence Wong was on Thursday (April 14) endorsed as the leader of the ruling People's Action Party's fourth-generation (4G) team, concluding months... → Read More
'Integrity, commitment, conviction': Ministers congratulate Lawrence Wong on being picked as 4G leader
Cabinet ministers and members of the ruling People's Action Party on Thursday (April 14) offered their congratulations and support to Finance Minister Lawrence Wong who was endorsed as the leader of the party's fourth-generation (4G) team. They spoke of their... → Read More
Will a labour shortage crimp Singapore's post-pandemic recovery?
Could an acute worker shortage and tighter manpower rules dampen economic recovery before it takes off? . Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Majority of those who rely on platform work aged 50 and older: Koh Poh Koon
Four in five such workers, mostly delivery workers, private-hire drivers and cabbies, said the work is their preferred job. . Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
NSmen to get $100, 1-year Safra or HomeTeamNS membership to mark 55 years of National Service
To mark the 55th anniversary of National Service (NS) this year, past and present NSmen from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Home Team will receive $100 worth of digital credits and a free one-year Safra or HomeTeamNS membership. These will form the NS55... → Read More
Covid-19 rules for migrant workers further eased, those vaccinated can visit recreation centres without exit pass
Vaccinated migrant workers will not need to apply for exit passes to visit recreation centres from April 1 onwards, and the latest Covid-19 safetymeasures for the wider community will also apply to those living in dormitories. These include increased group size limits from... → Read More
Group sizes to double to 10, masks optional when outdoors, 75% can return to office from March 29: PM Lee
Group size limits will go up to 10 persons and masks will no longer be mandatory in outdoor settings from Tuesday (March 29), as part of what Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called a decisive step forward towards living with Covid-19. Up to 75 per cent of employees who can... → Read More
WP will object to Budget 2022 statement as it disagrees with GST hike, says Pritam
The Workers' Party (WP) will object to the Singapore Government's 2022 Budget as it disagrees with the plan to hike the goods and services tax (GST), said Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh on Monday (Feb 28). This is despite the party backing the Budget's direction to... → Read More
WP candidate selection processes 'can be better', party will work to uphold standards expected of MPs: Pritam
The Workers' Party's (WP) candidate selection processes "can always be better" and it will strive to ensure it fields individuals who meet the standards expected of MPs, said Leader of the Opposition and party chief Pritam Singh. He was speaking in Parliament on Tuesday... → Read More
Pritam Singh rejects Committee of Privileges' findings, says Raeesah was disenchanted with WP
Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh on Tuesday (Feb 15) rejected a parliamentary committee's conclusions that he had guided his former Workers' Party (WP) MP Raeesah Khan to lie to Parliament last year, and that he had committed any offences as part of his role in the entire... → Read More
SPH Media Trust has exercised editorial independence, this will not change with government funding
Singapore News - The new not-for-profit SPH Media Trust (SMT) has exercised editorial independence since its titles formed Singapore Press Holdings in 1984,... Read more at www.tnp.sg → Read More
SPH Media Trust's leadership choices show openness to diversity, says Josephine Teo
The leadership choices made by SPH Media Trust (SMT) show that it is open to all kinds of talents, regardless of gender, said Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo in Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 15). She was responding to Ms Hany Soh (Marsiling-Yew Tee... → Read More
Low Thia Khiang says up to residents to ask him if he will return to politics to help WP
Whether former Workers' Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang could be coaxed out of retirement - to help steer the opposition through what some are calling a crisis - is a question for residents to ask. But with plenty of capable hands in the WP's ranks, there is no need to be... → Read More