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Make PE2017 open to all races and call for by-election in Marsiling-Yew Tee: Petitions abound as election nears

Singapore has been abuzz as the Presidential Election 2017 draws closer. The election, which is set to be reserved for candidates from the Malay community, has attracted considerable interest especially since establishment favourite Halimah Yacob finally announced her intention to contest...

“Never be afraid to fight for what is right” – Tan Cheng Bock to Singaporeans on National Day

Dr Tan Cheng Bock has released a special National Day message to all Singaporeans on his Facebook page. The politician, who is still awaiting judgement on his appeal against the upcoming reserved presidential election, acknowledged that he has had an...

Will Malay-Muslim women in frontline public service roles be allowed to wear hijabs if Halimah becomes president?

With the reserved presidential election fast approaching, netizens have been abuzz with questions and comments about the individuals who have thrown their hat into the ring - businessmen Salleh Marican and Farid Khan and ex-PAP MP Halimah Yacob who...

Prospective Speaker of Parliament could be MP who skipped 60% of parliamentary sittings

Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC, Seah Kian Peng, may be the next Speaker of Parliament, since Halimah Yacob has vacated her position this Monday to contest the upcoming reserved presidential election. Seah, who served as Deputy Speaker of...

“Why deprive the minority of Marsiling-Yew Tee of their rights?”: Ex-Association of Muslim Professionals director

Former Association of Malay Professionals (AMP) director Nizam Ismail has asserted that Halimah Yacob's decision to contest the upcoming Presidential Election will dilute minority representation in Marsiling Yew-Tee GRC and in Parliament since she resigned as one of the...

Zaqy Mohamad appointed as Halimah Yacob’s substitute in Marsiling-Yew Tee Grassroots Organisation

Member of Parliament  (MP) for Chua Chu Kang GRC, Mr Zaqy Mohamad, has been appointed as adviser to Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC Grassroots Organisation, replacing Mdm Halimah Yacob who resigned yesterday to contest the upcoming Presidential Election. 42-year-old Mr Zaqy already advises the...

Our First Gentleman to be, Mohamed Abdullah Alhabshee

Meet Mohammed Abdullah Alhabshee, Halimah Yacob's husband and soon to be our First Gentleman. Madam Halimah Yacob is the front runner in the upcoming presidential elections and tracked down to see how this Cinderalla met her prince charming. University sweethearts...

SDP considers legal action to spur govt to call for a by-election as Halimah Yacob vacates MP seat

Mdm Halimah Yacob has resigned from her positions as Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Marsiling-Yew Tee Group Representation Constituency (GRC) today, following an official announcement yesterday that she intends to contest the upcoming Presidential election that has been...

Halimah Yacob finally announces intention to contest Presidential Election

Mdm Halimah Yacob has finally announced her intention to contest the upcoming Presidential Election. In a speech today at a National Day dinner at Marsiling Mega Sports Park, she said: "I recognise that the position of the elected President has...

PAP MP Louis Ng draws harsh criticism and sympathy after he tears up in Parliament

Member of Parliament (MP) for Nee Soon GRC, Louis Ng appealed for extended parental leave for new parents in Parliament this past week. In his speech, Ng emotionally recounted his experience caring for his premature twins who were born...
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Japanese man compares cost of living in Japan vs Singapore

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“New fear unlocked” — Diner finds mould in dim sum basket

SINGAPORE: A man was disgusted when he found leftover food scraps in the dim sum basket in the restaurant where he ate. And there...