political system of Singapore
Indonesia minister accuses Singapore of reselling LNG amid calls to ease bilateral tensions
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-minister-accuses-singapore-of-reselling-lng-amid-calls-to-ease-bilateral-tensions
New MOS Foo Cexiang wants to help workers switch sectors, find jobs more quickly for those who reskill
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/new-mos-foo-cexiang-wants-to-help-workers-switch-sectors-find-jobs-quicker-for-those-who-reskill
MK Party axes Sibonelo Nomvalo as SG days before elections: Leadership shake-up follows concerns over internal party procedures
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-23-mk-party-axes-sibonelo-nomvalo-as-sg-days-before-elections/
CNA Oct 30
Vivian Balakrishnan urges ‘much higher’ trade with Pakistan on first visit by a Singapore leader since 2005
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mfa-vivian-balakrishnan-pakistan-ishaq-dar-6505711
UN SG race: Olara Otunnu stumbles in 7th straw poll as regional support fails to materialise
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/un-sg-race-olara-otunnu-stumbles-in-7th-straw-poll-as-regional-support-fails-to-materialise-5653140
According to a New York Times report, U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that a Chinese executive, Alice Huang of Singapore-based Megaspeed ... Show more
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Adjusting party position is a mark of wisdom and maturity, not opportunism: WP’s Jamus Lim
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/adjusting-party-position-is-a-mark-of-wisdom-and-maturity-not-opportunism-wps-jamus-lim
Retrenchments in Singapore inch up in Q3 2026: Singapore retrenchments edged up in Q3 2026 as labour market data showed higher layoffs ...
straitstimes.com/business/retrenchments-in-singapore-inch-up-in-q3-2026
Police calls will soon come from a new 6000-0999 number to fight impersonation scams
straitstimes.com/tech/police-calls-will-soon-come-from-a-new-6000-0999-number-to-fight-impersonation-scams
CNA 7h
Where is the lift lobby? Newer Build-to-Order HDB void decks are causing confusion among residents, visitors
channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/ground-up/hdb-void-deck-complicated-maze-6481881
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Police to use single caller ID 6000 0999 from Nov 2 to combat impersonation scams
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/police-caller-id-combat-scams-6495646
PAP elects top leadership, no new names among 14 members announced: First-term ministers Jeffrey Siow and Jasmin Lau have made it onto the list of recommended ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/new-ministers-jeffrey-siow-jasmin-lau-on-list-of-candidates-for-pap-top-leadership-in-party-vote
"Enough is enough!" - | Farmers' associations and ISN threaten tractor protests
topagrar.com/markt/news/es-reicht-bauernverbande-und-isn-drohen-mit-trecker-protesten-20030683.html
Proposal to import 500MW of renewable electricity from Laos to S’pore mooted: It was signed on the sidelines of the Singapore International Energy Week ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/proposal-to-import-500mw-renewable-electricity-from-laos-to-spore-mooted-boosting-energy-security
Friedrich Merz in Asia: So much for being the sick man of Europe: On his trip to Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, Friedrich Merz experiences a great deal of ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/friedrich-merz-in-asien-von-wegen-kranker-mann-europas-115594435
Gas supply cut from Indonesia accounts for less than 2% of S’pore’s daily gas demand: EMA
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/spore-gas-importer-says-it-is-hit-by-temporary-reductions-in-supply-from-indonesia
Key FactsMedia: Indonesia cuts Singapore gas exports by 31 BBTUD
Oct 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiaone.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiaone.com
- Indonesian media reported that the cuts began on October 24 and total 31 BBTUD per day.
- Local media, citing SKK Migas, reported that reductions would total 15 BBTUD from Natuna and 16 BBTUD from Sumatra.
- SKK Migas chief Djoko Siswanto said the cuts would affect only Singapore because export pipelines are directly connected.
- Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said existing import contracts with Indonesia are due to expire at the end of 2028.
I will not hesitate to consider stopping exports to countries that do not respect Indonesia.— Bahlil Lahadalia, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister, after a Cabinet meeting in Jakarta
Why is Putien’s founder working as an outlet manager despite running a $400 million F&B group?
straitstimes.com/life/food/why-is-putiens-founder-working-as-an-outlet-manager-despite-running-a-400m-fb-group
CNA Oct 24
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Lufthansa says goodbye to the A340-600, plus Boeing’s long and winding road to 737-10 MAX certification. AvTalk Episode 392: Certified at last
US taps Singapore to advance defense framework talks with ASEAN next year: CEBU, Philippines -- The U.S. is seeking deeper defense engagement with ASEAN ...
asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/us-taps-singapore-to-advance-defense-framework-talks-with-asean-next-year
Paid articlePaywall CNA Oct 26
Indonesia says gas export cuts to Singapore within contractual limits, pledges to honour obligations
channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-gas-cut-singapore-energy-minister-bahlil-lahadalia-6492401
New SGH emergency and national neuroscience building slashes stroke treatment times
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-sgh-emergency-and-national-neuroscience-building-slashes-stroke-treatment-times
PM Wong looks forward to team with ‘experience and fresh perspectives’ as PAP elects new leadership
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pm-wong-looks-forward-to-team-with-experience-and-fresh-perspectives-as-pap-elects-new-leadership
CNA Oct 27
Air quality remains in good-to-moderate range; NEA says low likelihood of haze today
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-singapore-pm25-psi-oct-27-nea-6494531
Haze in Singapore: Normal PM2.5 readings and good to moderate 24-hour PSI islandwide
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/haze-in-singapore-normal-pm2-5-readings-and-good-to-moderate-24-hour-psi-islandwide
Vanda Friedrich Merz: Singapore Names Orchid After the Chancellor: The city-state in Southeast Asia is naming a newly bred flower after the German chancellor ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/vanda-friedrich-merz-singapur-benennt-orchidee-nach-dem-kanzler-115574509
CNA Oct 27
Singapore must keep minority safeguards like GRC system, as 'racial undercurrents' persist: Jayakumar
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/grc-race-religion-minority-jayakumar-6485786
Friedrich Merz in Singapore: Germany’s New China Policy: The tone toward China is becoming increasingly critical: The Chancellor is touring Asia for a week with ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/friedrich-merz-in-singapur-deutschlands-neue-chinapolitik-201623894.html
More greenery retained in Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks under revised plans: Revised plans for Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks will retain more greenery while ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/more-greenery-retained-in-maju-forest-gillman-barracks-under-revised-plans
IMDA escalates Simba probe over intentional spectrum misuse; operating licence at risk
straitstimes.com/tech/imda-escalates-simba-probe-over-intentional-spectrum-misuse-at-over-100-sites-operating-licence-at
‘Clean air is not a favour’: Indonesia’s neighbours fed up with acrid haze as Singapore threatens to prosecute
theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/16/singapore-threatens-prosecute-indonesia-fires-toxic-haze-smoke
CNA Oct 25
Singapore expects all parties to honour commercial gas contracts, says PM Wong after Indonesia cut exports
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/indonesia-gas-exports-singapore-gas-contracts-pm-wong-pap-convention-6489956
Indonesia, Singapore to work together on regional haze: Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir highlighted Jakarta’s ‘good neighbor’ policy that entails mutual ...
thejakartapost.com/world/2026/10/28/indonesia-singapore-to-work-together-on-regional-haze
Merlion statue at One Fullerton not available for photo-taking during maintenance from Nov 24 to 26
straitstimes.com/singapore/merlion-statue-at-one-fullerton-not-available-for-photo-taking-during-maintenance-from-nov-24-to-26
S’pore to drill deeper into geothermal energy after promising results of its potential: Tan See Leng
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/spore-to-drill-deeper-into-geothermal-energy-after-promising-results-of-its-potential-tan-see-leng
Merz's Asia trip: New partners against China's dominance: Can Merz win new allies in Singapore, South Korea, and Japan? On his trip ...
zdfheute.de/politik/ausland/merz-asien-singapur-freihandel-100.html
Indonesia warns it could review energy exports to countries that ‘disrespect’ it: Indonesia warns it could review energy exports to countries that disrespect it ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-warns-it-could-review-energy-exports-to-countries-that-disrespect-it
Motorcyclist dies after accident with prime mover, car on KJE: Motorcyclist dies in KJE accident near Woodlands exit involving car and prime mover ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/one-dead-after-accident-on-kje-near-woodlands-exit-on-oct-27
SAF’s first woman sniper hones stealth, marksmanship skills at Exercise Wallaby: She and other snipers practise navigation, marksmanship, reconnaissance and ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/safs-first-woman-sniper-hones-stealth-marksmanship-skills-at-exercise-wallaby
Undang, pro-govt rep among figures linked to TuJu developer: Company ownership, no-tender partnership with highway authority raise questions.
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Paid articlePaywall Haze in Singapore: Air quality improves overnight with ‘normal’ PM2.5 readings across the island
straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-singapore-air-quality-improves-overnight-with-normal-pm2-5-readings-across-the-island
CNA Oct 26
Singapore to develop local expertise in nuclear energy through three new schemes: The schemes will help build the capabilities to assess whether advanced nuclear ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nuclear-energy-manpower-schemes-siew-6490606
Schools to stay open despite haze; O-level, A-level exams to proceed next week: Desmond Lee
straitstimes.com/singapore/schools-to-stay-open-despite-haze-o-level-a-level-exams-to-proceed-next-week-desmond-lee
'Like a biblical battle': WP journalist wounded in West Bank credits Palestinian youth with rescue
jpost.com/middle-east/article-912493
Key FactsLevine says Palestinian youths shielded her during attack
Oct 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: jpost.com
- Levine said Palestinian youths placed themselves protectively in front of her and tried to keep the settlers at bay.
- She said she was probably kicked and beaten with sticks more than a hundred times.
- Levine said the attackers stole her documents, US passport, credit card, and camera equipment.
- The IDF, Shin Bet, and police arrested ten suspects early Monday in connection with the attack.
“The Palestinian youth put themselves in front and were trying to keep them [the settlers] away, keep a protective shield, which was amazing.”— Photojournalist Heidi Levine told The Guardian how Palestinian youth tried to protect her from the settlers during the attack in the West Bank.
Merz travels to Asia: The chancellor seeks friends abroad: Singapore, Japan, South Korea: Friedrich Merz leaves the domestic political turmoil behind and embarks ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/friedrich-merz-asien-singapur-japan-suedkorea-li.3568586
Singaporeans aged 60 and above can collect masks from Oct 23 to guard against haze: Grace Fu
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/singaporeans-60-and-above-can-collect-masks-from-oct-23-to-guard-against-haze-grace-fu
PAP internal election: Will there be new faces and what changes can we expect on Oct 25?
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/pap-internal-election-will-there-be-new-faces-and-what-changes-can-we-expect-on-oct-25
S’pore collecting data on haze, will ‘keep its options open’ on taking legal action: Grace Fu
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/spore-collecting-data-on-haze-will-keep-its-options-open-on-taking-legal-action-grace-fu
CNA Oct 16
Singapore to send haze prevention notices to 7 companies in Indonesia responsible for fires
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-indonesia-companies-fire-grace-fu-6465556
Haze in Singapore: Air quality improves with 3 of 5 regions recording moderate PSI levels
straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-singapore-air-quality-improves-with-3-of-5-regions-recording-moderate-psi-levels
CNA Oct 14
Singapore haze: Hourly PM2.5 reading surges to 284 in the west, enters very high band
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-haze-oct-14-unhealthy-pm-25-psi-6457956
"Singapore is like the durian. You can squeeze, but you will feel the pain too," said PM Lawrence Wong at the DBS Asia Future Forward Conference ... Show more
Former SAF captain jailed 17 months over sex acts with schoolboy, 15: A former army captain was on Oct 20 jailed for 17 months after he was found to have engaged ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/former-saf-captain-jailed-17-months-over-sex-acts-with-schoolboy-15
CNA Oct 19
Singapore to issue haze prevention notices to three more firms in Indonesia over Kalimantan fires
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nea-haze-notices-indonesia-companies-transboundary-haze-pollution-act-6471111
Sengkang MP Jamus Lim in hospital with pneumonia: The Workers' Party MP said that he will be unable to attend to his regular MP duties. Read more at straitstimes ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/sengkang-mp-jamus-lim-in-hospital-with-pneumonia
Shen overtakes Chiang in Taipei mayoral poll: Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen (沈伯洋) has seen his support ...
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/10/20/2003866309
Haze in Singapore: Air quality lies between moderate and unhealthy bands overnight
straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-singapore-air-quality-lies-between-moderate-and-unhealthy-bands-overnight
Dozens of orang utans saved from Indonesia blazes: Dozens of orang utans are rescued from Indonesia wildfires as haze disrupts flights and worsens pollution ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/dozens-of-orang-utans-saved-from-indonesia-blazes
Car crashes into private home in Katong, knocking down part of wall: Car crashes into Katong home, knocking down part of perimeter wall; no injuries were ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/car-crashes-into-private-home-in-katong-knocking-down-part-of-wall
CNA Oct 19
Singapore haze: Air quality improves as 24-hour PSI readings fall to moderate levels in three regions
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-oct-19-psi-6469736
Companies involved in illegal activities that cause haze may face financial penalties: Chee Hong Tat
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/companies-involved-in-illegal-activities-that-cause-haze-may-face-financial-ramifications-chee-hong
CNA Oct 16
Singapore haze: Air quality very unhealthy in central region; PM2.5 readings elevated across country
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/haze-oct-16-psi-pm-25-6459416
‘Forgive us’: Indonesians urge Singapore, Malaysia to sue Jakarta over haze: Indonesians have expressed anger over the toxic smoke, with some even calling on ...
scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3370998/indonesians-urge-singapore-malaysia-sue-jakarta-haze-blankets-region
Singapore looking into which companies responsible for haze-causing fires: PM Wong
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-looking-into-which-companies-responsible-for-haze-causing-fires-pm-wong
PSI forecast to be between 100 and 190 on Oct 19, says NEA: NEA forecasts PSI of 100 to 190 on Oct 19 as haze from Kalimantan and Sumatra may affect Singapore ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/psi-forecast-to-be-between-100-and-190-on-oct-19-says-nea
CNA Oct 18
Haze watch: Air quality in Singapore’s western region exited the very unhealthy range for the first time today, with a 24-Hour PSI of 197 at 5pm.