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Sgt Uvaraja’s last FB post alleges high-flyer police commander Zed Teo treated him like an accused

Sgt Uvaraja S/0 Gopal, a reputed officer with the Singapore Police Force, tragically found unconscious, left behind allegations of workplace bullying, favoritism, and racial prejudice. Before his passing, a Facebook post detailed the mental torment he endured from superiors, including high-flyer Commander Zed Teo, now seconded to a US blockchain firm.

Differing standards? Ong Beng Seng allowed to travel, S Iswaran asked to stay amidst CPIB investigation

Amid ongoing CPIB investigations, billionaire Ong Beng Seng who has been served a notice of arrest, is allowed to travel internationally with a bail of S$100,000, while S Iswaran who has not been officially served with a notice of arrest, is required to stay in the country.

Temasek’s CIO Rohit Sipahimalani pauses investments in crypto in contrast to Ho Ching’s contrarian stance amid FTX loss

Temasek’s CIO, Rohit Sipahimalani, signals hesitation towards crypto investments due to regulatory uncertainty. Despite losing their FTX investment, of US$275million, Mdm Ho Ching, former Temasek CEO, had previously asserted long-term resilience in its investment strategy.

Temasek Holdings reports S$7.3 Billion loss for FY2023, while Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund sees a US$84 billion quarterly profit

Singapore’s Temasek Holdings reported a loss of S$7.3 billion for FY2023, marking a 5.2% drop in net portfolio value. Meanwhile, Norway’s SWF posted a quarterly profit of US$84 billion.

Can Tan Chuan-Jin be expected to serve as an unbiased Speaker of Parliament?

After Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin apologized for an offensive remark about Assoc Prof Jamus Lim, it raises uncertainty about his ability to maintain impartiality towards all MPs, as his role requires.

Tan Chuan-Jin thanks pastors looking out for S’poreans but uses “F” word on MP Jamus Lim

While Tan Chuan-Jin praises church leaders for their service in helping Singaporeans with difficulties, his use of unparliamentary language towards fellow parliamentarian, Assoc Prof Jamus Lim – who was advocating for the need for a poverty line in Singapore – underscores a stark contrast in his approach to religion and politics.

Lee Bee Wah defends Shanmugam’s S$100 million sacrifice; a contrast to Xi Jinping’s warning to money-seeking officials.”

Former People’s Action Party Member of Parliament Lee Bee Wah lauds Minister K Shanmugam’s S$100 million ‘sacrifice’ for entering politics, juxtaposed with China President Xi Jinping’s stern warning against wealth-seeking officials.

Former NMP Laurence Lien chooses not to live an extravagant lifestyle

Opinion: Former NMP Laurence Lien’s choice of modest living starkly contrasts with Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan’s personal use of state bungalows, despite coming from a very wealthy family in Singapore

URA says building a 25-metre swimming pool a “minor work” but ChatGPT says it’s a major undertaking

The Urban Redevelopment Authority classified the installation of a swimming pool at the Ridout Road bungalows rented by ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan as “minor work”. Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean found no wrongdoing in their rental transactions. However, typically, pool construction involves substantial planning and resources, contradicting this “minor work” classification.

The Economic Times warns of Singapore job slowdown impacting Indian nationals seeking employment

A job slowdown in Singapore could impact Indian nationals seeking work in the country, as Singapore’s declining exports and shrinking job vacancies hint at a potential technical recession, warns The Economic Times.