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MOF: 300,000 Pioneer Generation Seniors will receive MediSave top-ups in July 2025

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced on Monday (Jun 16) that around 300,000 Pioneer Generation (PG) seniors will receive MediSave top-ups next month. In total, these top-ups amount...

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Singapore’s clean image under scrutiny: Is the nation getting dirtier?

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s reputation as one of the world’s cleanest cities is a source of national pride, deeply ingrained in...

Singaporean reminds everyone to be grateful to bus drivers, especially when they wait

SINGAPORE: A local Reddit user issued a “gentle reminder” for everyone to be thankful to the bus drivers in...

85-year-old woman dies in hospital after getting struck by ComfortDelGro taxi in Geylang

SINGAPORE: An 85-year-old woman has succumbed to her injuries and passed away after she was hit by a taxi...

Ryde temporarily suspends 5-star driver who left sick passenger stranded for over 10 hours

SINGAPORE: A Ryde customer was left stranded after a driver who accepted his booking became uncontactable and remained stationary...

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Singapore deepens ties with Poland as trade booms under EU pact

SINGAPORE: Singapore and Poland confirmed their established alliance during...

US$90 trillion needed to power APAC’s net-zero push by 2050, says Petronas CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: Asia-Pacific will require US$90 trillion (S$115.20 trillion)...

Asian markets defy turmoil; stocks and dollar surge even as oil prices climb

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Asian equity securities showed outstanding flexibility on...

National Gallery Singapore reveals untold legacy of Asian artists in modern art

SINGAPORE: A new display at the National Gallery Singapore...

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Starvation crisis deepens; Kenyan refugee wards overflow with children after U.S. slashes aid

KENYA: In the scorching heat of north-western Kenya, fear...

WTA now protects rankings of players undergoing fertility procedures

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) recently announced that it...

World Bank lifts nuclear funding ban to fuel energy growth in developing nations

WASHINGTON: World Bank President Ajay Banga has announced the...

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Ng Chee Meng’s political resurrection sparks debate — Bertha Hanson’s Comic characters trace how past NTUC leaders rose

SINGAPORE: Veteran journalist and commentator Bertha Henson has weighed in on the growing speculation surrounding Ng Chee Meng’s political...

WP Team attends People’s Labour Day Rally 2025 at Hong Lim Park

SINGAPORE: Members of the Workers’ Party (WP) attended the People's Labour Day Rally 2025 at Hong Lim Park on...

Desmond Lee: The Dark Horse in the Cabinet

Beyond the headlines, news reports and commentaries, the picture that emerges of Singapore’s newest Cabinet shows a 4G leadership...

Yee Jenn Jong responds to NCMP criticism, clarifies Workers’ Party position

SINGAPORE: Former Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) and Workers’ Party (WP) member Yee Jenn Jong has issued a public...

‘Gradual, not radical’: NUS political economist weighs in on cabinet reshuffle

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s latest cabinet reshuffle, announced earlier this week, has sparked a wave of commentary across political circles, but...

RDU chief Ravi Philemon calls new Cabinet ‘disappointing’ as more women, youth should be given seats at the table

SINGAPORE: After Prime Minister (PM) Lawrence Wong announced his new Cabinet on Wednesday evening (May 21), Ravi Philemon, the...

PM Wong’s New Cabinet: Masagos loses Muslim Affairs portfolio, first-term MP Jeffrey Siow and David Neo take Transport and MCCY roles

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has unveiled his first full cabinet since the 2025 General Election, in which...

Andre Low, Eileen Chong say they’re ‘humbled’ and ‘honoured’ to serve as NCMPs

SINGAPORE: The Workers’ Party (WP) announced on Monday evening (May 19) that it had accepted the two Non-Constituency Member...

When “pro-Singapore” and “America first” converge

Singapore’s founding fathers didn’t always sing from the same hymnbook. Workers’ Party leader Pritam Singh noted this on Facebook...

SDP launches petition to reform Singapore’s electoral system including abolishing GRC system

SINGAPORE: On Sunday (May 18), at an appreciation dinner for the members of the Singapore Democratic Party, SDP chief...

Green promises, grey realities: Is Singapore’s sustainability agenda working?

SINGAPORE: On paper, Singapore’s sustainable initiatives read like a success story. From the early City in a Garden vision...

After Chee Soon Juan received more votes than Poh Li San overseas, S’poreans cheer him on for next GE

SINGAPORE: The Elections Department (ELD) has published the results from registered voters overseas, which were counted on Thursday (May...

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