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Singaporean runner Soh Rui Yong excluded from Asian Games, while Takagi Ramen stands by him

Singaporean long-distance runner Soh Rui Yong’s exclusion from representing Singapore in the upcoming Asian Games has sparked disappointment among the public. Many question why Soh is being penalized for what they perceive as petty remarks and believe that athletic achievements should be prioritized over social media conduct in athlete selection. Despite the setback, Takagi Ramen, a ramen chain, continues to show support for Soh, emphasizing that athletes should be chosen based on their potential to win medals and bring pride to the country.

Singapore boosts AI development through strategic partnership with Run:ai

Singapore’s national initiative, AI Singapore (AISG), partners with Run:ai, a leader in compute orchestration for AI workloads, to deliver scalable infrastructure solutions for diverse AI projects. The collaboration aims to expedite the adoption of AI in various industries, supporting Singapore’s vision to be a global AI leader by 2030.

K Shanmugam defends Tharman’s bid for presidential candidacy amid concerns over political pluralism

K Shanmugam, Law and Home Affairs Minister, staunchly defended Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s presidential candidacy amid debates about political diversity, asserting that the strength of a candidate and their connection with the ruling party shouldn’t undermine the essence of political pluralism. “Does that become the PAP’s fault that he’s a strong candidate? I think some things are probably properly laid at our door and some things I think we shouldn’t be responsible for. Good candidate comes forward. Well, that’s pluralism. And, you know, Singapore has other good candidates.”

Singaporean motorcyclist ‘Red Baron’ dies in tragic accident during Thailand journey: motorcycling community mourns loss

Singaporean motorcyclist Mohamed Reza Abdul Rashid, known as ‘Red Baron,’ tragically passed away in a Thai hospital after an accident. Mr. Reza was on a journey to central Thailand when the tragedy occurred. The motorcycling community mourned his loss, including the Ducati Motor Club Singapore. Reza’s wife, Huda Lajam, confirmed his passing on Facebook, expressing her deep love for him and their shared adventures. 📰 Follow TOC’s stories on Telegram: https://t.me/theonlinecitizenasia 📡

Former CarTimes employee allegedly scammed customer of $67,000 and trade-in vehicle, police investigating

A Singaporean private hire driver fell victim to a scam, losing S$67,000 in cash and ownership of her car. The victim, Polin Ng, shared her experience on Facebook, recounting interactions with a former CarTimes Group salesperson accused of fraud. Ng made payments but discovered they weren’t received, and her car’s ownership wasn’t transferred to the company. CarTimes Group addressed the situation, stating they did not authorize or condone the salesperson’s alleged actions. The police confirmed ongoing investigations into the incident.

Singapore’s National Day Rally Speech set for August 20th

The Singapore Prime Minister’s Office announced that the annual National Day Rally in Singapore will be held on 20 August at the Institute of Technical Education College Central.

George Goh asserts confidence in meeting eligibility for presidential bid despite questions

Despite concerns over his company’s financial standing, entrepreneur George Goh confidently asserts his qualification for Singapore’s Presidential Election. Collecting his certificate of eligibility application on Tuesday, Goh vowed, “I believe I am qualified.” He maintains that his diverse business background will suffice, despite none of his companies individually meeting the S$500 million equity requirement.

Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister pitches a new approach to success and skills for the nation’s refreshed social compact

In his speech at the Institute of Policy Studies’ 35th anniversary conference, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong presented a new vision for Singapore’s social compact. He proposed a holistic, inclusive approach to success and societal roles, emphasizing fulfillment and purpose over material wealth. Mr Wong advocated for greater recognition of diverse contributions and a revamped social support system to aid different segments of society. The ideas Mr Wong spoke about echo the key focus of the Forward Singapore initiative, which Mr Wong launched last year, which is set to conclude with a policy recommendation report in mid-2023.

22-year-old Singaporean SMU student involved in tragic drowning incident while travelling in Taiwan last month

On 8 May, Taiwanese media reported the discovery of an unidentified female body found at sea near Hualien, Taiwan. Preliminary investigations indicated that drowning was the cause of death, with no evidence of foul play or signs of assault. The victim was later identified as Amelia Moo Wen Si, a 22-year-old law student at Singapore Management University. Amelia had recently completed her exams and arrived in Taiwan for a vacation. Concern arose when she stopped responding to messages, and her last known contact was a call that went unanswered. Her sudden disappearance and subsequent discovery raised questions, with her family ruling out suicide and speculating on other accidental factors.

Minister Sim Ann announces plan to double PPHS flat supply in response to increased demand

Speaking at the Institute of Policy Studies’ 35th anniversary conference, Senior Minister of State for National Development, Sim Ann, announced a doubling of the Parenthood Provisional Housing Scheme (PPHS) supply to 4,000 units over the next two years. The scheme provides temporary housing for families awaiting the completion of their new flats. This comes in response to longer waiting times due to COVID-19 delays. Despite reduced application rates, the demand remains high, prompting consideration of strategies like flat sharing to maximize the PPHS flat pool.