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Singapore hangs 14th drug convict since last year

Singapore executed Mohd Aziz bin Hussain, convicted of drug trafficking, amid a resumption of executions in 2022. Another woman prisoner, Saridewi Djamani, faces execution. Amnesty International urged Singapore to halt the executions, questioning the deterrent effect of the death penalty.

Singapore to execute first woman in nearly 20 years: rights groups

Singapore set to execute two drug convicts, including first woman in 20 years, despite rights groups’ calls to stop.

‘Love letters’ from death row: Singapore’s pre-execution photo shoots

Singapore death row inmates, such as Nazeri Lajim, are offered photo shoots shortly before their execution, providing families with last mementos, despite mixed feelings about the practice.

73-year-old Singaporean driver work hard to ease his children’s burden, despite envying elderly in other countries

Jeffery Khoo of the Progress Singapore Party shared an encounter with an elderly private hire driver, highlighting the struggles faced by elderly Singaporeans who work to make ends meet. Netizens called for improved retirement support, noting the high cost of living and financial constraints faced by many. The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy survey found that older Singaporeans would need S$1,379 per month to meet basic needs.

Singaporeans with dementia find their groove at silent disco

Residents at a Singapore care home danced to golden oldies in a silent disco for people with dementia. The playlist, featuring songs from the 1940s to the 1980s, evoked happy memories and provided comfort. The initiative, inspired by similar ones in the UK and Australia, aims to help people with dementia through the power of music. The program, called “Return to the Tea Dance,” has been adopted by multiple establishments in Singapore. As the residents sang along to Doris Day’s “Que Sera Sera,” their nostalgic journey continued.

Singapore national servicemen to receive increment ranging from S$125 to S$200, effective from 1 July

The Singapore government has announced an increase in the National Service (NS) allowance for national servicemen, with increments ranging from $125 to $200 depending on rank and vocation. The adjustment, effective from 1 July 2023, will result in a substantial rise of 10.9% to 21.7% in NS allowances. The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that the allowances are periodically reviewed to ensure adequacy. This increase comes after a proposal to peg NS allowances to inflation was rejected earlier this year.

Singapore court orders Credit Suisse to pay Georgian ex-PM US$926 million

A Singapore court has ordered Credit Suisse to pay former Georgian prime minister Bidzina Ivanishvili US$926 million for failing to protect his assets, adding to the bank’s troubles. The court ruled in Ivanishvili’s favor, holding Credit Suisse responsible for fraudulent mismanagement that resulted in the billionaire’s investment losses. Credit Suisse intends to appeal the decision, calling it legally problematic. The bank’s relationship manager, Patrice Lescaudron, was previously convicted of fraud and forgery in Switzerland.

Singapore ranks 35 in the 2022 Social Progress Index, “underperforming” in providing opportunities to its citizens

The Economist recently published a chart assessing the well-being of citizens in different countries, using the Social Progress Index (SPI) that goes beyond GDP. While wealthier nations tend to have thriving citizens, the data show that progress in one area often falls short in others. Norway ranked first, while Singapore, though meeting basic needs well, underperformed in providing opportunities and safeguarding personal rights, receiving low scores in those areas.

Ticket applications for Singapore’s National Day Parade 2023 open on 29 May

Get Ready for Singapore’s National Day Parade 2023: Ticket Applications Open on 29 May, Offering Exciting Opportunities for Citizens and Permanent Residents to Attend the Spectacular Event!

Singapore expands elective egg freezing age limit to 37, allowing more women to preserve fertility

The age limit for elective egg freezing (EEF) in Singapore has been raised to 37 years, instead of the initially proposed 35 years. This decision is based on a review of local and international evidence indicating stable success rates for egg freezing up to the age of 37. Only legally married couples can utilize their frozen eggs for procreation. Gender equality advocacy group AWARE welcomed the change but called for the removal of restrictions on in-vitro fertilization for non-married individuals.