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- 12/23/2024
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
READ MOREOpposition 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
READ MOREPergas 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
READ MOREAmid 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,
READ MOREAround 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
READ MORESingapore’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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