SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recently took to social media to join in on paying homage to the soldiers who lost their lives in World War II. In his post, he stressed the importance of staying united as a nation.
Every year on May 8 and 9, the United Nations observes the Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War. On Monday (May 8), Mr Lee took part in paying homage to these world heroes by sharing a Facebook post with a special message.
PRITAM SINGH EXPLAINS WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE AT LEAST 1/3 OF MPS IN OPPOSITION
SINGAPORE: In the Workers’ Party’s latest TikTok, secretary-general Pritam Singh is seen explaining in Parliament why it’s important to have at least one-third of the MPs in the opposition.
The 49-second clip is an excerpt from the Leader of the Opposition’s speech on the President’s Address on April 20, when he talked about foreign talent in Singapore, English as a requirement for citizens and permanent residents, and the GST hike, among other topics.
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE CONSIDERING VOTING FOR THE OPPOSITION OVER PAP DUE TO HOUSING WOES — BLOOMBERG REPORT
SINGAPORE: A Bloomberg report quotes several young people saying they are considering voting for the opposition in the next election, which could be held before its due date of 2025, because of the hot-button housing issue.
The report headlined “Singapore’s Soaring Rents Are Becoming a Political Problem” appeared on May 8 (Monday).
