Who is Lum Kok Seng, the man named in Iswaran’s new charges?: The man is linked to a contract for works at Tanah Merah MRT station through his construction firm.
straitstimes.com/singapore/who-is-lum-kok-seng-the-man-named-in-iswaran-s-new-charges
Quick Glance: Iswaran Faces 8 New Charges for Receiving S$19,000 Worth of Valuables from Construction Firm Boss
- Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran appeared in court to face eight fresh charges, following his initial corruption charge two months earlier.
- The new charges allege that Iswaran received valuable items from an individual connected to him in an official capacity.
- Items received included whisky bottles, golf clubs, and a Brompton bicycle from Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of Lum Chang Holdings.
- The charges pertain to a period between November 2021 and November 2022, with Iswaran being aware of Mr. Lum's business ties to his ministerial role during this time.
Israeli embassy told to take down 'completely unacceptable' Facebook post about Palestine: Shanmugam
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/israel-embassy-singapore-palestine-facebook-post-shanmugam-4219541
Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
Sentosa sky lantern festival attendees who file reports with Case to get full refund
straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/sentosa-sky-lantern-festival-attendees-who-file-reports-with-case-to-get-full-refund
Former transport minister S. Iswaran allegedly obtained valuables worth almost $19,000 from the MD of Lum Chang. Here's a look at the items: www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/brompton-t-line-bike-whisky-golf-clubs-what-are-the-valuables-involved-in-iswaran-s-new-charges
Vivian Balakrishnan visits Israel's leaders, reiterates Singapore's view that its military actions in Gaza have 'gone too far'
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-israel-working-visit-immediate-humanitarian-ceasefire-gaza-4208726
Singapore Ex-Minister Iswaran Surrenders Passport After Australia Trip: CNA: Singapore’s former transport minister S. Iswaran has returned to the country and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-20/iswaran-returned-to-singapore-and-surrendered-passport-cna
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PAP will not seek Pritam Singh’s suspension from parliament while legal proceedings are ongoing
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pritam-singh-charged-lie-raeesah-khan-workers-party-pap-suspension-parliament-mp-4205311
NS Square to be completed by 2027, a ‘national landmark’ for all Singaporeans: Ng Eng Hen
straitstimes.com/singapore/ns-square-to-be-completed-by-2027-a-national-landmark-for-all-singaporeans-ng-eng-hen
Public service leaders must have courage to advise ministers even when they disagree: SM Teo
straitstimes.com/singapore/public-service-leaders-must-have-the-courage-to-advise-ministers-even-when-they-disagree-sm-teo
Vivian Balakrishnan meets Palestinian leaders, expresses Singapore’s concern about dire humanitarian situation in Gaza
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-palestinian-leaders-ramallah-visit-gaza-humanitarian-situation-4205166
President Tharman approves government's spending plan, says Singapore avoids 'magical thinking'
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/budget-president-tharman-approves-spending-plans-4215536
Actor-host Suhaimi Yusof makes peace with Ramadan bazaar stall owner after social media stir
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actor-host-suhaimi-yusof-makes-peace-with-ramadan-bazaar-stall-owner-after-social-media-stir
Jail for man who commented on Shinzo Abe’s shooting, asked for someone to ‘do the same’ to PM Lee
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jail-for-man-who-commented-on-shinzo-abe-s-shooting-asked-for-someone-to-do-the-same-to-pm-lee
If Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu does not bow to international pressure on the planned offensive on Rafah, he will be “accountable for the consequences” ... Show more
Keeping open link with Israel essential to delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza: Vivian Balakrishnan
straitstimes.com/singapore/keeping-open-link-with-israel-essential-to-delivery-of-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-vivian-balakrishnan
Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has told Israel’s leaders that its military actions in Gaza have “gone too far” ... Show more
President Tharman, PM Lee congratulate Prabowo on Indonesia election victory: SINGAPORE: Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tharman-shanmugaratnam-lee-hsien-loong-congratulate-indonesia-president-elect-prabowo-subianto-4211271
Singapore-Indonesia agreements on air space management, defence and extradition enter into force
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lee-hsien-loong-indonesia-joko-widodo-expanded-framework-agreements-relationship-4214701
Companies play key role in helping workers gain new skills: Indranee: Acquiring fresh skills will give workers a new lease of life in their careers.
straitstimes.com/business/companies-play-key-role-in-helping-workers-gain-new-skills-indranee
Support measures in Budget 2024 not meant to increase S’poreans’ reliance on Government: DPM Heng
straitstimes.com/singapore/support-measures-in-budget-2024-not-meant-to-increase-s-poreans-reliance-on-government-dpm-heng
Singapore doing all it can for Gaza relief efforts, the community can help too: DPM Wong
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-doing-its-part-for-gaza-relief-efforts-community-can-play-a-part-too-dpm-lawrence-wong
Spectre of online falsehoods ‘more challenging’ with rise of AI; media outlets have role to play: DPM Wong
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/online-falsehoods-misinformation-media-outlets-lawrence-wong-4205606
PAP will not seek Pritam Singh’s suspension as MP as legal proceedings pending: SINGAPORE - The People’s Action Party will not seek to suspend Leader of the ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/pap-will-not-seek-pritam-singh-s-suspension-as-mp-as-legal-proceedings-pending
'Customers complain I'm too slow': Food delivery rider with polio worried PMA speed cut will slow him down even more
asiaone.com/singapore/customers-complain-im-too-slow-food-delivery-rider-polio-worried-pma-speed-cut-will-slow
Bank trainees role-play as malware hackers in new training course to spot, assist scam victims
straitstimes.com/singapore/bank-trainees-role-play-as-malware-hackers-in-new-training-course-to-spot-assist-scam-victims
Companies must seize opportunities to go green and stay competitive, or risk losing out: Grace Fu
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/companies-smes-sustainability-grace-fu-accountants-go-green-4192051
Singapore to restart high-level bilateral forum with China in June: Teo Chee Hean
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/singapore-to-restart-high-level-bilateral-forum-with-china-in-june-teo-chee-hean
Distance-based charging for motorists would be 'more equitable', say analysts: But the trade-offs are not straightforward, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/distance-based-usage-charge-traffic-vehicle-population-4183271
PM Lee hopes ex-president Tony Tan’s new book will inspire more to step up and lead S’pore
straitstimes.com/singapore/hope-that-former-president-tony-tan-s-new-book-will-inspire-more-to-step-up-and-lead-s-pore-pm-lee
SM Teo Chee Hean hails Singapore firms investing in new growth areas in Sichuan: Mr Teo says Singapore looks forward to more opportunities for collaboration.
straitstimes.com/asia/singapore-businesses-investing-in-new-growth-areas-in-sichuan-sm-teo-chee-hean
What is the significance of the ITE Progression Award?
Closing the inequality gap and upskilling were key issues discussed at a post-Budget dialogue organised ... Show more
Home buyers need to be more cautious, prudent amid looming economic uncertainties: Desmond Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/housing-market-property-time-stabilise-disruptions-covid-19-desmond-lee-bto-home-hdb-flat-4188976
Analysis: Why top PAP leaders issued reserves challenge to the opposition and will they take it up?
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/reserves-election-issue-pm-lee-dpm-wong-challenge-opposition-4180926
Singapore pledges support for more global cooperation in helping fraud victims recover funds
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-pledges-support-for-more-global-cooperation-in-helping-fraud-victims-recover-funds
Grant for Taylor Swift more like a 'thank you' for coming here and not deal breaker: Ho Ching
asiaone.com/singapore/grant-taylor-swift-more-thank-you-coming-here-and-not-deal-breaker-ho-ching
Upskilling: Change discomfort or chance to change?: Budget measures seek to address immediate concerns, but building workforce resilience requires mindset shifts ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/upskilling-change-discomfort-or-chance-to-change
Upgrading of private estates such as Frankel back on track after pandemic delay: The facelift for these estates was first announced in October 2019.
straitstimes.com/singapore/upgrading-of-private-estates-such-as-frankel-back-on-track-after-pandemic-delay
Strengthening bilateral partnership with Singapore, Indonesia urges Tech Talent program - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/28/strengthening-bilateral-partnership-with-singapore-indonesia-urges-tech-talent-program.html
Jaishankar to visit Singapore from March 23-25; to meet PM Lee Hsien Loong: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a three-day visit to Singapore from ...
business-standard.com/india-news/jaishankar-to-visit-singapore-from-march-23-25-to-meet-pm-lee-hsien-loong-124032300141_1.html
EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore's PM Lee to further deepen bilateral ties: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday called on Singapore Prime Minister ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/jaishankar-meets-singapore-pm-lee-senior-ministers-to-further-deepen-bilateral-ties-124032500299_1.html
Suez Canal's navigation security vital for Singapore: FM to Shoukry - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1234/519840/Egypt/Foreign-Affairs/Suez-Canal;s-navigation-security-vital-for-Singapo.aspx
AI is changing cybersecurity and businesses must wake up to the threat: Threat actors are starting to use artificial intelligence, but too many executives ...
zdnet.com/article/ai-is-changing-cybersecurity-and-businesses-must-wake-up-to-the-threat/
Books on the Bay – writers take the stage in Simon’s Town: After a successful inaugural event last year, Books on the Bay is back, with over 40 writers set to ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-20-interview-simons-town-the-perfect-location-for-a-book-festival-discover-more-about-books-on-the-bay/
Israel-Hamas: We Should Listen to the Global South on Gaza: They are far more aligned with public opinion on the Israel-Hamas conflict than many in the West ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-03-21/israel-hamas-we-should-listen-to-the-global-south-on-gaza
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India-Singapore lock key MoU on law, dispute resolution to boost ties: India-Singapore MoU law dispute resolution: The MoU will boost cooperation between India ...
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Singapore Indoor Stadium to be replaced by new arena in Kallang: The Indoor Stadium, which is more than 30 years old, will continue to operate until the new ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/indoor-stadium-new-arena-kallang-mccy-4176951
Israel-Hamas lessons to be further customised by age group, teachers to get more support: Chan Chun Sing
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/israel-hamas-lesson-material-to-be-further-customised-by-age-group-teachers-to-be-better-equipped-chan-chun-sing
Singapore is Taylor Swift's only stop in Southeast Asia; PM says deal wasn't a hostile act to neighbors
nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/singapore-taylor-swifts-only-stop-southeast-asia-pm-says-deal-wasnt-ho-rcna141794
Quick Glance: Swifties' Pricey Pilgrimage to Star's Southeast Asian Stop
- Filipina Charlyn Suizo is in Singapore for one reason: Taylor Swift.
- The 30-year-old software engineer from the Philippines, part of a Swiftie group, is spending over $6,000 on flights, concert tickets, and accommodation.
- An estimated 7 in 10 of the 300,000 concertgoers will be coming from abroad, spending between $260 million and $370 million on hotels, food, and entertainment.
- Swift's concerts in Singapore are expected to generate significant economic benefits, especially in the tourism sector.
Edwin Tong led multi-agency team to the US to help bring Taylor Swift to S’pore for 6 concerts
straitstimes.com/singapore/edwin-tong-led-multi-agency-team-to-the-us-to-help-bring-taylor-swift-to-s-pore-for-6-concerts
Singapore prime minister defends exclusive deal with Taylor Swift : Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has defended an exclusive deal his city-state ...
apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-singapore-australia-lee-hsien-loong-2652fc27f2efc9d4dca4db8d1468f261
All HDB households will get S$300 in Climate Vouchers to buy more efficient appliances. Here's what you can get using the vouchers, and where. cna.asia/3wGaIF1
Iswaran hospitalised in Melbourne for respiratory illness but has been discharged
straitstimes.com/singapore/iswaran-hospitalised-in-melbourne-for-respiratory-illness-but-has-been-discharged
Continued Gaza relief efforts show Singaporeans 'stand for something': Shanmugam: The Home Affairs and Law Minister was speaking at an event where volunteers ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/gaza-relief-singapore-humanity-matters-comfort-packs-shanmugam-4183446
Police investigating Sentosa sky lantern festival; Case says attendees should get full refund
straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/police-investigating-sentosa-sky-lantern-festival-case-says-attendees-should-get-full-refund
Iswaran advised by doctor to refrain from travelling for 12 days following hospital discharge in Australia: AGC
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/former-transport-minister-s-iswaran-doctor-advise-no-travel-hospital-discharge-agc-4175561
Secondary school students to have one common national exam period from 2027: With the change, students will have one written exam sitting for mother tongue ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/secondary-school-students-to-have-one-common-national-exam-period-from-2027
Israel's response to Hamas attack has 'gone too far', but severing ties would not help Palestinians, says Singapore
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/israel-gone-too-far-palestinians-singapore-vivian-balakrishnan-4159426
Singapore's total fertility rate falls to historic low of 0.97: While Singapore's total fertility rate has been on a decline for many years ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-total-fertility-rate-population-parents-children-4155616
Expected economic benefits from Taylor Swift concerts outweigh size of grant given: Edwin Tong
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/expected-economic-benefits-from-taylor-swift-concerts-outweigh-size-of-grant-given-edwin-tong
MOE lessons on Israel-Hamas conflict aim to help students reflect on safeguarding cohesion, respecting diverse views: Chan Chun Sing
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/israel-hamas-conflict-moe-lessons-cce-cohesion-diversity-chan-chun-sing-4148131
Australia’s continued engagement with ASEAN critical for stability in region, amid great power rivalry: PM Lee
channelnewsasia.com/asia/australias-continued-engagement-asean-critical-stability-region-amid-great-power-rivalry-pm-lee-4177716
Amid greater unpredictability, MPs unanimously support $131.4b Budget to ‘take S’pore forward with optimism’
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/amid-greater-unpredictability-mps-unanimously-support-1314b-budget-to-take-s-pore-forward-with-optimism
Singapore confers ex-IGP Acryl Sani with Distinguished Service Order award: Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani being awarded the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/09/singapore-confers-ex-igp-acryl-sani-with-distinguished-service-order-award/
Minister Edwin Tong was spotted exchanging friendship bracelets with Swifties outside the National Stadium, before the opening night of Taylor Swift's concerts ... Show more
Singapore’s PM Defends Taylor Swift Exclusivity Arrangement: Lee Hsien Loong did not reveal the cost of the deal, which was paid for from a government fund ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/singapores-pm-defends-taylor-swift-exclusivity-arrangement/
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Meta ‘dismayed’ by Sun Xueling’s comments that it is not doing more to fight scams
straitstimes.com/singapore/meta-dismayed-by-sun-xueling-s-comments-that-it-is-not-doing-more-to-fight-scams-on-facebook
Parliament approves S$131.4b Budget, provides ‘clear action plan’ to take Singapore into the future
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/budget-2024-passed-parliament-indranee-rajah-select-committees-4177821
Health screening, equipment sales, fitness training: What NSmen can expect at new Central Manpower Base
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ns-central-manpower-base-bukit-gombak-nsone-app-saf-work-learn-scheme-4158796
Subsidised hospital care in the comfort of home from April 1; new hospital in Tengah by early 2030s
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/subsidised-hospital-care-in-the-comfort-of-home-from-april-1-new-hospital-in-tengah-by-early-2030s
Having the resources for a strong economy and society 'not a fairy tale', requires prudence: Lawrence Wong
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/budget-2024-lawrence-wong-pritam-singh-fiscal-prudence-4155741
Gillman Barracks site being studied for new neighbourhood with public and private homes
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/gillman-barracks-site-being-studied-for-new-neighbourhood-with-public-and-private-homes
Parents in Singapore, you'll soon get another caregiving option for your young kids. The government will trial an infant childminding service in the second ... Show more
Singapore Budget: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong Set to Focus on Living Costs: Singapore will likely seek to defray living costs and support retrenched workers ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-15/singapore-budget-set-to-focus-on-living-costs-in-transition-year
Singapore will work with whoever becomes US president: PM Lee: The US presidential election looks likely to be a rematch between incumbent Joe Biden and Donald ...
straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/singapore-will-work-with-whoever-becomes-us-president-pm-lee
Singapore is going through a "rough patch" amid inflation and rising cost of living, and the Government will do "everything we can" to help ... Show more
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