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  • Singapore Heads to the Ballot Box on 3 May as Parliament is Dissolved

    Singapore Heads to the Ballot Box on 3 May as Parliament is Dissolved0

    PM Lawrence Wong calls election amid global uncertainty; Nomination Day set for 23 April Singapore’s political calendar was officially set into motion on Tuesday (15 April) as President Tharman Shanmugaratnam dissolved Parliament at 3pm, following a formal request by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. With this, the General Election process for 2025 is now underway. Nomination

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  • Workers’ Party Urges United Front and Practical Governance Amid US Tariff Pressures

    Workers’ Party Urges United Front and Practical Governance Amid US Tariff Pressures0

    Opposition calls for inclusive policy dialogue and strategic support for businesses after new American trade levies hit Singapore In light of the recently imposed US tariffs, Singapore’s Workers’ Party (WP) is calling for national unity and openness to sound policymaking from across the political spectrum, asserting that cooperation and level-headed responses are key to overcoming

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  • Backlash Grows Over Calvin Cheng’s Gaza Remarks as Muslim Association Condemns Comments

    Backlash Grows Over Calvin Cheng’s Gaza Remarks as Muslim Association Condemns Comments0

    Pergas calls ex-NMP’s statements on pro-Palestine activists harmful and insensitive; Cheng insists remarks not religiously targeted The Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers Association (Pergas) has voiced strong disapproval of recent remarks made by former Nominated Member of Parliament Calvin Cheng regarding activists supporting the Palestinian cause. On Sunday, 6 April, Pergas published a statement

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  • PM Wong Urges Singapore to Face Global Uncertainty with Open Eyes as Trade Norms Collapse

    PM Wong Urges Singapore to Face Global Uncertainty with Open Eyes as Trade Norms Collapse0

    Amid rising protectionism and weakened institutions, Singapore must prepare for harsher times ahead, says Prime Minister in national address As the world enters an increasingly unpredictable and protectionist era, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has urged Singaporeans to confront these developments with clarity and realism. In a five-minute video shared on 4 April via social media,

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  • PAP to Field Younger, More Diverse Candidates in Upcoming Election

    PAP to Field Younger, More Diverse Candidates in Upcoming Election0

    Around 30 new faces, including more women and private sector leaders, expected to join the party’s slate The People’s Action Party (PAP) is preparing to introduce one of its youngest groups of candidates since 2011, with a greater representation of women and professionals from the private sector. An analysis by The Straits Times has identified

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  • Former NMPs Can Join Political Parties and Contest Elections, Says Shanmugam

    Former NMPs Can Join Political Parties and Contest Elections, Says Shanmugam0

    Singapore’s Constitution allows ex-NMPs to transition into politics, minister clarifies Former Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) are allowed to join political parties and run in general elections after stepping down, Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam confirmed on Monday (March 31). His remarks followed speculation that ex-NMP Syed Harun Alhabsyi might contest in GE2025

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