Singapore’s High Commissioner refutes The Economist’s allegations of CPIB’s lack of independence, but without a POFMA direction

In a diplomatic counter, Singapore’s High Commissioner to the UK, Mr Lim Thuan Kuan, has refuted allegations made by The Economist, questioning the CPIB’s independence. In defence of Singapore’s anti-corruption mechanisms, he cited constitutional safeguards and a commitment to thorough investigations. Intriguingly, Singapore’s government chose this diplomatic route, rather than issuing a POFMA directive – a law previously used to counter foreign ‘falsehoods’ – as it has done in similar past instances.

Singapore’s Labour Market Report for Q2 2023 shows all job growth going to non-residents

Singapore’s Q2 2023 Labour Market Report reveals a concerning trend: all job growth is going to non-residents, signalling potential challenges ahead for the resident workforce – particularly Singaporean workers.

Former GIC CIO Ng Kok Song an independent presidential candidate? Singaporeans have been fooled by mainstream media

Ng Kok Song, former GIC Chief Investment Officer, is running for president, claiming independence from political affiliations. However, his past roles in the opaque operations of GIC, linked with People’s Action Party (PAP) and the establishment, raise concerns about his ability to maintain unbiased integrity in office.

Former commando pleads for independent investigation into SGT Uvaraja’s death and alleged malpractices within SPF

Sathiya Moorthy, an ex-commando, is pleading for an independent investigation and a Commission of Inquiry into the alleged bullying, discrimination, and suicide in the Singapore Police Force, following the death of Sergeant Uvaraja S/O Gopal. His letter, which was sent to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and the Singapore President on Monday, had not received a reply as of 8 pm on Wednesday.

Singapore hangs 14th drug convict since last year

Singapore executed Mohd Aziz bin Hussain, convicted of drug trafficking, amid a resumption of executions in 2022. Another woman prisoner, Saridewi Djamani, faces execution. Amnesty International urged Singapore to halt the executions, questioning the deterrent effect of the death penalty.

Desmond Lee’s attack on Lee Hsien Yang: The irony of PAP’s selective outrage

Opinion: Minister for National Development Desmond Lee’s recent fervent personal attack on Lee Hsien Yang highlights a glaring irony – the PAP’s selective outrage. As serious misconduct within their own ranks is met with silence, the party’s integrity is being questioned, throwing a harsh light on the double standards in their crisis management. “While Desmond Lee vehemently defends the government’s backing of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau’s investigation into potential corruption within its ranks, there appears to be a contrasting silence or lack of definitive action surrounding the case of Christopher de Souza, a fellow PAP member and Deputy Speaker of Parliament… …Similarly, the decision to retain Tan Chuan-Jin as Speaker of Parliament amidst the controversy of an extramarital affair, which the PAP has known about since at least 2020, highlights a troubling pattern within the PAP: a selective and biased response to allegations of misconduct based on party affiliation.”

Liang Eng Hwa, Bukit Panjang MP, diagnosed with early-stage nose cancer

Member of Parliament for Bukit Panjang, Liang Eng Hwa, has been diagnosed with early-stage nasopharyngeal cancer. Expected to take a break from duties for treatment, his absence increases the vacant MP positions in Singapore’s parliament to seven out of 88.

Lee Hsien Yang complies with POFMA directive, continues to assert PAP Govt’s erosion of public trust

Mr Lee Hsien Yang has adhered to the POFMA correction notice concerning his alleged inaccurate statements, but remains firm in his criticisms of the PAP government and his brother, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, calling into question their integrity and trustworthiness.

Lee Hsien Yang issued a POFMA Correction Direction over alleged misleading claims in Facebook post

In response to allegations by Lee Hsien Yang, Singapore’s POFMA office has issued a Correction Direction under the instructions of Mr Edwin Tong. The order refutes claims about property renovations, tree felling, and inflated circulation numbers, asserting these were unrelated to specific ministers or fraudulent acts.

Singapore to execute first woman in nearly 20 years: rights groups

Singapore set to execute two drug convicts, including first woman in 20 years, despite rights groups’ calls to stop.