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Kedah Chief Minister Sanusi arrested and charged for seditious remarks against Selangor King

Muhammad Sanusi Md Noor, the caretaker Chief Minister of Kedah, was arrested at 3 am on Tuesday (18 Jul). He faced charges of making seditious remarks against the Sultan of Selangor in court that morning. The Selangor Royal Office considered his speech an insult to the Selangor Royal Institution.

Homeowner expresses disappointment over poor workmanship at Rivervale Shores BTO unit

A homeowner’s excitement turned to frustration as numerous defects, including dented doors and uneven tiles, were discovered in her new Rivervale Shores flat. HDB acknowledged the issues and assured quick rectification.

Application of POFMA faces criticism for overlooking alleged SLA falsehoods amidst ministerial bungalow rental controversy

Law practitioner Mr. Yeoh Lian Chuan highlighted the uncorrected falsehoods within SLA’s 12 May statement, and Andrew Loh, co-founder of The Online Citizen, criticized these “factually false” claims, questioning POFMA’s selective enforcement. “Yet the Pofma Office does nothing about SLA’s falsehood, and instead goes after others.”

Before Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui, Other three MPs who left Parliament due to personal indiscretions

On Monday (17 Jul), Singapore’s political landscape was stunned as Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui resigned from both Parliament and the People’s Action Party over an inappropriate relationship. This isn’t the first time MPs have left due to personal indiscretions; three others have done so in the past.

PM Lee: PAP MPs Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui persisted in ‘inappropriate relationship’ despite being advised to stop

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong disclosed during a press conference that the resignations of Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui were driven by their involvement in an inappropriate relationship, which persisted despite prior warnings. In response to media inquiries, PM Lee confirmed that he became aware of their relationship after the last general election in 2020. Although PM Lee confronted both individuals about the matter in February this year, recent information indicated that the relationship between Mr. Tan and Ms. Cheng was still ongoing.

Speaker of parliament Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui resign amidst concerns on ‘propriety and personal conduct’

On Monday (17 Jul), Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui announced their resignations from parliament and the People’s Action Party (PAP). Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong accepted both resignations, citing the need to “maintain the high standards of propriety and personal conduct which the PAP has upheld all these years.”

SCDF rescues cat and puts out blaze in Serangoon Avenue 2

Swift action from Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) personnel resulted in the successful extinguishing of a fire at Block 243 Serangoon Avenue 2 on Sunday (16 Jul) evening. Additionally, they rescued a cat from the affected unit, bringing it to safety amid the emergency.

Singapore’s non-oil exports experience 15.5% decline in June 2023, extending downward trend

Singapore’s NODX faces significant challenges as data from EnterpriseSG reveals a 15.5% decline in June 2023, extending the ongoing downward trend observed since April. “NODX to the top markets as a whole declined in June 2023, though NODX to Hong Kong and China rose,” said EnterpriseSG..

Human rights lawyer M Ravi faces charges of assault and disorderly conduct

Prominent human rights lawyer M Ravi, currently serving a five-year suspension, is accused of slapping a man and engaging in disorderly behavior. The charges relate to an incident near an MRT station, and Mr Ravi, who has a history of bipolar disorder, is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

Third fatality linked to Changi East construction site as migrant worker killed

A 30-year-old Indian construction worker operating a skid-steer loader lost his life in a tragic workplace accident at the Changi East project on Thursday (13 Jul). Authorities are investigating the incident and have ordered a halt to all machinery operations at the site.