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Musk threatens lawsuit as Twitter rival Threads takes off

Twitter threatened to sue Meta over alleged trade secret theft as Meta launched Threads, a competitor to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, which garnered millions of downloads. The rivalry between Zuckerberg and Musk intensified, while users expressed both excitement and privacy concerns about the new platform.

Supermajority PAP Parliament dismisses motion to abolish GRC system, overlooks allegations of gerrymandering

Despite intense debates and unresolved allegations of gerrymandering from opposition members, the PAP’s supermajority in Parliament dismissed the motion to abolish Singapore’s Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system.

Singapore’s MHA calls for TikTok training tender on GeBIZ

SINGAPORE – In a move to better connect with younger audiences, the…

Meta launches Twitter rival Threads — but not in Europe

Meta launches Threads, a text-based Twitter rival, with over five million sign-ups within hours, however, the European release is delayed due to data privacy concerns.

SDP calls for independent inquiry into ministers’ Ridout Road property rentals

The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) voices dissatisfaction over the exoneration of Ministers K. Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan in Ridout Road property rentals, calling for an independent investigation.

Singapore records lowest birth rate and highest death toll since 1960 in 2022

In 2022, Singapore faced a demographic paradox with a record low birth rate and the highest number of yearly deaths since 1960, highlighting ongoing struggles with declining fertility and an ageing population.

American motorist sentenced to 10 weeks in jail for fatal pedestrian collision

Andrew Charles Vasko, a Singapore permanent resident, was sentenced to 10 weeks in jail for causing a fatal accident in 2019

Indranee Rajah demands apology over ‘Sia Suay’ Facebook post by Progress Singapore Party

Indranee Rajah, Leader of the House, confronts PSP’s Leong Mun Wai in Parliament, demanding an apology for a ‘sia suay’ post that misrepresents parliamentary proceedings even after Leong Mun Wai clarifies the reference of the term.

Pritam Singh spotlights alleged gerrymandering in GRC System, leaving PAP without convincing rebuttals

Leader of Opposition, Pritam Singh questions the GRC system’s alleged use for gerrymandering, leaving the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) without direct responses to his concerns.

South Korea says respects IAEA approval of Fukushima water release

Despite domestic opposition and protests, South Korea respects the UN atomic agency’s approval of Japan’s plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The South Korean government will provide its analysis once its independent assessment is complete.