$500 CDC Vouchers Now Available — PM Lawrence Wong Says Govt Will Keep Helping Singaporeans Cope with Rising Costs
More CDC Vouchers. Although inflation in Singapore has been falling faster than in many other places, Singaporeans are still feeling the pinch of rising prices. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has reassured the public that the Government remains committed to supporting them through these challenges. Starting Tuesday (May 13), all Singaporean households will […]
Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat & Ng Chee Meng Send Legal Letters to Facebook User Over Defamatory Posts
Two Cabinet Ministers — Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat — along with National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng, have each sent legal letters to a Facebook user over false claims made in relation to the $3 billion money laundering case involving Su Haijin. In separate statements […]
5 Men Aged 58 to 75 Investigated for Illegal Gambling in Aljunied
Five men between the ages of 58 and 75 are currently under police investigation for illegal gambling in the Aljunied area, reported Zaobao. According to a statement by the Singapore Police Force on Friday (May 9), officers from Bedok Police Division conducted a raid on Tuesday (May 7) at Aljunied Avenue and busted an illegal […]
Ng Chee Meng responds to dinner photo with Su Haijin, apologises for past MOE dialogue remarks
In a statement issued on May 6, Labour Chief Ng Chee Meng addressed a recently circulated photo of him with Su Haijin, one of the individuals charged in connection with the $2.8 billion money laundering case in Singapore. Ng, who is also the Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), clarified that the photo […]
New Zealand Wants to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16 to Protect Them from Online Harm
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media. He said the proposal is meant to protect young people from harmful content, cyberbullying, and exploitation. What the Proposed Law Will Do The new law will require social media companies to verify that […]
Radio DJ and Actor Dennis Chew graduates from poly at age 50, says it’s never too late to go back to school
Local radio DJ and actor Dennis Chew just proved that age is really just a number. The 50-year-old YES 933 DJ has officially graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, making him the oldest graduate in his cohort. Went back to school at 47 Dennis started his diploma in Chinese Media and Communication back in 2020 when […]
Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat say they do not know Fujian gang member Su Haijin
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat have clarified that they do not know Su Haijin personally, and have never had any dealings with him. Their press secretaries explained that both ministers were invited to dinner by a friend, and Su Haijin happened to be there. They did not go there to meet him. Minister […]
Ex-Workers’ Party Cadre says he can no longer support the party he once believed in ahead of Cooling-Off Day
In the lead-up to GE2025, former Workers’ Party (WP) cadre Yudhishthra Nathan has publicly announced that he will not be voting for WP, despite once being deeply involved in the party’s inner circle. In a heartfelt Facebook post before Cooling Off Day, he wrote: “This isn’t the WP I knew growing up. It’s not the […]
Youths Under Investigation for Damaging ELD Wheelchairs in Sengkang and Boon Lay
The Elections Department (ELD) in Singapore recently faced incidents of vandalism involving wheelchairs at designated polling station locations in Sengkang and Boon Lay. A total of 13 youths are currently under police investigation for their alleged involvement in damaging government property. The incidents, which occurred in separate instances, have raised concerns about the misuse and […]
Sengkang Makes History with Fifth Million-Dollar HDB Resale Transaction
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) resale market in Sengkang recently witnessed a historic transaction, as a five-room flat at 279B Sengkang East Avenue was sold for a record-breaking S$1.058 million. This sale, which clinched the title of Sengkang’s fifth million-dollar HDB resale, has set a new benchmark for the town. The 112 sqm unit, […]