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Singapore to play host to ‘The Business Show’ 2023: A premier global gathering of business minds

Singapore is set to host the globally acclaimed ‘The Business Show’ Singapore 2023, a dynamic two-day event that fosters business innovation, adaptation, and networking. Featuring over 300 exhibitors and 200 seminars, the event promises rich learning and networking opportunities for the international business community.

Lee Hsien Yang: “Ministers Shan and Vivian are demanding that I lie in a public apology”

Lee Hsien Yang said in a Facebook post on Monday that Ministers Shamugam and Vivian Balakrishnan are demanding that he lie in a public apology.

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.

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.