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Sim Ann shares details of her budget meal after netizens slammed her in a previous Facebook post

Singapore’s Senior Minister of State, Ms Sim Ann, shared images of budget meal prices after receiving criticism for her S$3.70 meal, and reiterated plans to provide budget meals in HDB coffeeshops. Some netizens appreciated the efforts, while others expressed disbelief of her earlier post on Monday (3 Apr) that such affordable options were available in Singapore.

Majority of respondents in CNA poll support English test for citizenship, highlighting Josephine Teo’s disconnect with public opinion

A recent Channel News Asia poll found that 78% of Singapore-born citizens considered it important for new citizens to be able to communicate in English. This is in light of the proposal by the Leader of the Opposition Mr Pritam Singh at the Ministry of Home Affairs Committee of Supply debates for an English proficiency test for citizenship applicants to ensure better integration between new citizens and Singaporeans of all races and religions. Several netizens have criticized Minister Josephine Teo for dismissing the Leader of Opposition’s suggestion for an English test to be applied for new citizenship as a clear sign of disconnection between the Minister and ground sentiments on the issue.

“Unacceptable”: Netizens express frustration over ICA system disruption and call for accountability

On Friday (31 Mar), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore…

Netizens lambasted Sim Ann for her lack of social etiquette in disruption of live performance at Esplanade

SINGAPORE — Netizens have expressed harsh criticism in relation to the recent…

Organisers take the fall for online criticism against Ms Sim Ann’s disruption to live performance at Esplanade

Organizers of the WWF Earth Hour Festival at Esplanade have taken responsibility for criticism after leading Senior Minister of State Sim Ann to the front row during a live performance. Photos of the incident were shared on Twitter, with some netizens alleging disrespect to the performers. Ms Sim and organizers apologized for any disruption caused. Benny’s, the performer during the incident, is looking to move on, while some netizens have given mixed reactions to the incident.

Netizens skeptical of DPM Wong’s call for non-politicisation of Singapore civil service

SINGAPORE — Speaking at the administrative service’s appointment and promotion ceremony on…

Former WP NCMP suggests depoliticizing People’s Association and Elections Department in response to DPM Wong’s call for impartial civil servants

Singapore’s Public Service must remain impartial and avoid politicisation, according to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Meanwhile, former Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) Yee Jenn Jong endorsed Wong’s call and urged the government to depoliticise grassroots associations and the Elections Department, among other actions.

Disruption of DBS digital services on 29 Mar morning, customers face difficulty making payments

Access to DBS’ digital services was disrupted on Wednesday (29 Mar), causing…

Netizens lament the death of 72-year-old in accident on his first day of work as school-bus driver

A 72-year-old driver passed away in the hospital after his van skidded and crashed near Redhill MRT Station. The victim was taken to the Singapore General Hospital, where he died while unconscious. The accident has sparked comments from netizens who expressed their condolences and concern over elderly workers in Singapore. Some lamented the fact that the driver had to work at the age of 72, despite being of retirement age and should have been allowed to retire with dignity. Others suggested that the cut-off age for driving should be a maximum of 70 years old and called on the government to do more to support elderly citizens.

Desmond Lee says Singaporeans accept high-price BTO flats in mature estates

Singapore’s National Development Minister, Desmond Lee, believes that location and other attributes should be taken into account when setting prices for Build-To-Order (BTO) flats, which should remain affordable and accessible to eligible Singaporeans. The affordability of BTO flats, even for upper-middle-class families, has been questioned based on the Housing Price to Annual Income Ratio (HPI), with an HPI of more than three being considered unaffordable. Netizens commenting on the Straits Times’ Facebook post of the report questioned the definition of affordability by Mr Desmond Lee, arguing that being able to afford does not mean that the price is affordable.