People’s Action Party (PAP)’s Murali Pillai, 48 and Singapore Democratic Party (SDP)’s Chee Soon Juan, 53 will contest in a straight fight in the Bukit Batok SMC by-election. They were the only two who filed to contest and submitted their Nomination Forms by the deadline of 12 noon on 27 April 2016. After, the election’s Returning Officer Ng Wai Choong …

(Apologies that the film has yet to be subtitled, language in Chinese) The Online Citizen travelled down to Hat Yai, Thailand and spoke with Mr Tan Hee Kim, who is a former member of the People’s Action Party and Barisan Sosialis. He turned to join the Malayan Communist Party after being on the run from the Singapore government for his …

A forum, “The Media and Elections” conducted by The Online Citizen for the post General Election 2015 discussion. The discussion covers how media outlets covered the General Election 2015 and how Mainstream Media and the government behave in light of alternative media. Panelists include seasoned journalists PN Balaji, Margaret Thomas, Braema Mathi and Daniel Yap, moderated by Howard Lee.

By Margaret Yang, CMC Markets Commodities – Crude oil prices rebounded on Tuesday. WTI oil futures closed 3.3% higher to $44.04, a five-month high. Traders are keeping an eye on the DoE weekly crude oil inventories tonight to find clues to changes in the supply-demand relationship. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia has announced a transformation plan to change its …

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has said that it completed its quarterly review of traffic conditions on Electronic Road Pricing (ERP)-priced roads and expressways, and will be revising the ERP rates at the three gantries after Jurong Town Hall towards the city and at Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) The revised rates will apply from Monday, 2 May 2016.  The rates …

By Gangasudhan Many are confused as to my position on Sangeetha Thanapal, the outspoken Unconscious Privilege activist in Singapore who advocates against Chinese Privilege which refers to the unearned position of privilege where those who are not fortunate enough to be of the same colour are ignored or belittled – which may not manifest in outright discrimination but in less …

While everyone is talking about the plans put forth by People’s Action Party candidate, Mr Murali Pillai for the Bukit Batok SMC by-election and how he seems to be threatening the voters of Bukit Batok that plans that he proposed would be scraped, should he not be elected. Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRC, Mr Pritam Singh wrote on his Facebook …

By Kokila Annamalai I’ve just finished my cup of barley and kaya toast. I call him thrice in a row. He picks up the last time. “Hello, have you arrived?” “Yes, I just reached Terminal 2.” “Which counter are you at?” “Counter 12.” “Great, could you wait right outside the counter for me? What colour shirt are you wearing?” “White …

On 22 April, AWARE saw one of its most keenly contested board elections since it was formed 31 years ago. Thirteen women vied for the nine Board positions at the annual general meeting. That there was so much interest in serving on the Board is an indication of the maturity of AWARE and the recognition of its effectiveness as an …