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Not exactly true that social media is a boost on democracy but Singaporeans have nothing else to depend on

by Foong Swee Fong An article by the Straits Times on Tuesday…

100 islands in Indonesia to be “sold” to foreign citizens, as Minister of Home Affairs said it is better than having them being left vacant

More than 100 tropical islands in the Widi Islands, North Maluku, Indonesia,…

Former NTUC Income CEO raises questions on Temasek’s FTX investment

SINGAPORE — Mr Tan Kin Lian, former NTUC Income CEO, raises questions…

Majority of HDB owners expected to pay around S$38 and S$400 more in 2024 for property tax after annual value revision

SINGAPORE — Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is revising the Annual…

SIA injects another S$360m into India airline venture while ST cheers “Who Dares Wins”

SINGAPORE — TOC reported in October that the Tata group in India was…

Hadi Awang claims PAS is not racist, ready to work with MCA, MIC, Sabah parties

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — PAS (Malaysian Islamic Party) president Tan Sri Abdul…

Temasek’s portfolio is increased not just by its annual profits, but also transfers of funds and profitable companies from Singapore Govt

A common defence against criticism of the high-profile losses suffered by Temasek…

Anwar Ibrahim reiterates that he will give up his Prime Minister salary

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s newly appointed Prime…

Temasek blames misplaced belief in FTX founder and CEO Bankman-Fried for its failed US$275m investment

SINGAPORE — Temasek Holdings issued a statement yesterday (17 Nov 2022) to announce that…

Silver Support Scheme needs to pay $500-$600 more for a dignified retirement for Singapore’s poor elderly pioneers, says former GIC Chief economist

SINGAPORE — Former GIC chief economist opines that an additional $500-$600 payout…