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Singapore Parliament approves raise in issuance limits for securities and T-bills to S$1.5 trillion. Following the passing of a motion in Parliament on Tuesday (12 November), the government can raise additional funds through government securities and Treasury bills …
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Man arrested for alleged housebreaking and theft of mobile phones in Yishun. A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a Yishun Ring Road rental flat and stealing eight mobile phones worth S$3,400 from five tenants. The... Current Affairs 2 months ago.
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Singapore president and PM congratulate Trump on re-election, pledge to strengthen US-Singapore relations. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, expressing confidence in his leadership. Wong highlighted strong US-Singapore defence and economic ties,...
Was the Ministerial Committee on 38 Oxley Road a waste of public ...
17 hours ago · With the National Heritage Board (NHB) reopening the case of 38 Oxley Road as a potential National Monument, significant questions have arisen about the relevance of the 2016 Ministerial Committee’s work—some say even its redundancy—particularly since that committee’s findings are seemingly set aside. In response to questions from Members of Parliament, Minister for Culture, Community ...
Anticipation builds for PAP’s leadership change: Can Wong secure …
Oct 31, 2024 · As Singapore nears its next general election, a leadership shift within the PAP may soon see Prime Minister Lawrence Wong assume full authority from Lee Hsien Loong. However, speculation persists over whether Wong will inherit the role of Secretary General, with key questions on legacy and autonomy remaining.
US deadline passes without consequences for Israel’s failure to …
17 hours ago · Israel has failed to meet a US-imposed deadline to improve humanitarian aid access to Gaza, prompting international criticism. Despite this, the US has refrained from limiting military aid, citing some progress in aid deliveries, but vows continued monitoring.
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The Online Citizen (TOC) is a regional online publication based in Taiwan and formerly Singapore’s longest-running independent online media platform. Our aim is to examine the issues that matter, or should matter, to citizens in democratic countries and to reflect the diversity of life, of ideas and opinions of individuals, regardless of race ...
Purported resignation message from Li Hongyi as Singpass …
Oct 31, 2024 · A viral message purportedly from Li Hongyi, son of Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, announces his resignation as Singpass Director, citing issues with leadership. Li reportedly continues his role with GovTech’s Open Government Products. TOC has contacted GovTech and Li for confirmation but has yet to receive a response.
Government support and media bias: The double standards in …
Aug 20, 2024 · The PAP government’s S$900 million support for SPH Media Trust contrasts with its use of POFMA to financially cripple independent outlets like TOC and Gutzy Asia. Critics argue that government funding could bias SMT towards the PAP, while independent media faces suppression under the guise of combating foreign influence and online falsehoods.
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Singapore’s core inflation rises to 2.7% in August amid uptick in services inflation. Household expenses in Singapore rose in August 2024 as core inflation, excluding private transport and accommodation, increased to 2.7% year-on-year. This followed a dip …