Peoples Voice Leader calls for resignation of Parliament Speaker over controversial remark
In a recent political controversy that has gripped Singapore, Lim Tean, the leader of the People’s Voice Party, has strongly reacted to a comment made by Mr Tan Chuan Jin, Speaker of the Parliament, calling for him to resign as Speaker and a Committee on Privileges to be convened over him calling another Member of Parliament, a “fxxking populist”.
Parliamentary speaker Tan Chuan Jin admits to muttering ‘fxxking populist’ after Jamus Lim’s speech
Singapore’s Parliamentary Speaker, Tan Chuan Jin, acknowledges uttering “fxxking populist” after a speech by Associate Professor Jamus Lim. He clarified that these were private thoughts he had inadvertently uttered and apologised for his unparliamentary language.
Twitter rival Threads signs up 100 million users in five days
Instagram’s Threads app has gained over 100 million users in under five days, surpassing the growth rate of ChatGPT and other popular apps. However, its availability in Europe is uncertain due to data privacy concerns and conflicts with the EU’s regulations.
Meanwhile, Twitter has faced technical issues and controversies since Elon Musk acquired the platform, and Threads’ connection to Instagram’s extensive user base has contributed to its rapid growth.
The rivalry between Musk and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg has escalated, with Musk threatening to sue Meta and proposing a “penis-measuring contest.”
Heavy rains and flooding pummel US northeast, one dead
Heavy rain and flooding wreaked havoc across several northeastern US states, causing flash floods, washed-out highways, and claiming one life. Flood warnings were in effect, and states like New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut experienced “life-threatening” conditions.
US Fed official calls for increase to bank capital requirements
A senior Federal Reserve official proposed raising capital requirements for large US banks to strengthen oversight and mitigate financial instability. The proposals aim to subject more banks to risk-sensitive capital rules and introduce a long-term debt requirement for all large banks.
Lee Hsien Yang’s family absent from Emeritus Prof Lim’s funeral amidst state prosecution
Amidst ongoing state prosecution, Lee Hsien Yang’s family found themselves unable to return to Singapore, absent from the funeral of Emeritus Professor Lim Chong Yah, their revered father and grandfather, and a monumental figure in Singapore’s economic development.
